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I may mention it next year Gate, but I won't promise.

This story about the banks being safe from the chancellor's clutches may have come from the Ft who support a free market and are pro business. However their judgement may be somewhat clouded after all they did back this government in 2024. But then no one is perfect.

This response is also somewhat clouded.

“Balancing fiscal discipline with policies that create stability, consistency and support growth”

It just makes Sense.”

Rachel Reeves changed the fiscal rules, including introducing new ones and modifying others.

Economic stability and full employment usually go hand in hand with a thriving economy. Unemployment has risen every month since August 2024.

Growth is moribund, nonexistent, dead.

There is no sense in this much used platitude.

The banks will not be safe from the forthcoming budget until the 27th of November.

Just saying.

“Hope you haven’t looked back TFE, we earned and saved this money for ourselves not others.”

True right Gate, and well done. At least these money grabbing tax and spend bar stewards can't get our bit of bunce.

Well well.

It would appear that some on this Lloyds BB are not as knowledgeable as they would like us to believe. Especially regarding

the printed word, that doesn't lie, it's there for all to see.😭 oh dear.

The well known phrase comes to mind.

"It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."

Mark Twain.

I'm dubious of his motives also.

Here's a recent quote…

“some will try hard to circumvent the rules as I've witnessed on a few occasions recently”

Best stick to the guardian, ooh and the BBC then, they've been in the news lately, (fake news that is).

But of course mentioning Lloyds and an utterly useless statement about Lloyds makes your post legit does it?

Seems after the debacle that was, it's business as usual and moving forward.

Looking good from herein, barring the general economic malaise deriving from the amateurs holed up in Downing street at present.

161p average for me on my core holding. What's not to like?

“who predicted a higher year end close for lloyds than either myself or chips and that would be TheFarEnd.”

STP, DCB and all the other aliases.

I've stated, not predicted 90p or 90.5p for well over 5 years. Pay attention at the back!

And troublesome.

“The usual suspects forever spouting doom and gloom about the future which is uncertain are so predictable (ironically).”

You heard a speech today from one of your idols. Correction it wasn't a speech it was a tirade of doom and gloom

For info, tirade..

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

You must learn to understand what is actually being read to you, but you were probably so in awe of the

Chancellor you didn't hear the words.

For info, awe….

a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.

"Live truth instead of professing it" troublesome.

"Live truth instead of professing it…" means to act with integrity and honesty rather than just talking about it.

Attributed to Elbert Hubbard.

Another thing troublesome, how long are you going to post about government support, followed by a reference to Lloyds. As if that makes it ok?

Good night 💤 all.

Some of you believe that every think is coming up rose's 🌹 Well as you're all invested in this bank, here's their thoughts.

The British Pound Sterling is struggling to gain traction, slipping across major currency pairs as investors react to a mix of weak data and cautious sentiment.Analysts at Lloyds Bank warn that the pound’s underlying fundamentals remain fragile, leaving it exposed to further losses in the short term.

“Sterling sits in that compromised pile,” the bank said.

“The UK continues to face a number of problems — from inflation persistence to fragile demand and weak production.”

Latest — Exchange Rates:

GBP/EUR: 1.13632 (-0.35%)

GBP/USD: 1.30627 (-0.55%)

ExchangeRates.org.uk.

I posted earlier about the pound falling during a certain speech today. Guess what, it was removed.

It's a well known platitude periodically released by the likes of those who abide in the corridors of Westminster. Re-balancing the U.K. economy is just a pipe dream, but sounds good to the ‘unwashed.’

The UK service sector's contribution to employment overtook manufacturing in 1881, while in terms of Gross Value Added (GVA) or GDP contribution, the service sector has been larger than manufacturing since at least 1948.

No government is ever going to reverse these figures to any extent, ever.

Just yet another soundbite.

Seems it's rather extraordinary that a few on here are having trouble abiding by the rules posted at the top of the Lloyds share chat posts.

They just can't help themselves by inserting articles from ‘typical’ sources about how the government has made changes for the better and commenting as such.

The difference is the genuine posters here never do the reporting.

I've pointed this out before and the post was reported and removed.

You know who you are because your history is littered with threats of reporting individuals.

If a certain section here openly posts how, quote, labour are responsible for the Lloyds SP increase of late, surely others are entitled to post their reasons for what they believe...The truth.

All these so-called good news stories for the UK economy regarding equities with the underlying tone that the government is responsible for the uplift.

Hate to disappoint but when you're starting from such a low position any gains will be newsworthy. The reality is, the old adage, follow the money.

“Companies within the FTSE 100 are highly global in nature, generating over 80% of their revenue from outside the UK, which makes them attractive to international investors seeking global exposure.”

One estimate for early 2025 suggests around 69% foreign ownership of UK equities generally. The FTSE is considerably higher.

Have a good day, and remember, never be frightened to take a profit.

“Maybe you weren’t around then on here. Spend some time researching him”

What may I ask is nasty about that troublesome?

Especially when your former post actually was personal….

“I think you must have some underlying issues re: anger management etc…”

Your usual response is to threaten everyone you disagree with to report them.

Is it your intention to get certain peeps banned on this BB.

Chill out, this was a happy place before you started contributing here.

Just saying.

I wonder, 🤔 why would Rachel Reeves want to take money from Lloyds Bank?

Is there any particular reason?

Perhaps troublesome has the answers as he started this thread.

Same same, Dorfan.

No capitals here, just a small ‘k’ 🙂

Yeah, not many posts about LBG, that's because most of it has all been said before.

Anyone who's been here for any length of time will spot the repetitive nature of the comments.

The number of actual knowledgeable posters on here is quite small.

Even though I've been buying and selling shares for years I don't include myself in the above statement. But it often appears everyone is an expert.

It's 39 years today since the deregulation of the stock market took place.

The Conservative government of the day implemented the changes and the necessary legislation which motivated and encouraged global financial markets to make similar changes.

Trading volumes increased as did the number of private investors.

Was anyone on this BB holding or trying to trade shares back then?

I was, and it was a nightmare.

“You don’t need to account for inflation when deducting the cost of the original investment”

Not true.

If you're talking about REAL return, that's purchasing power on your returns or actual profit then inflation should be included. Hence the term Indexation.

Although it must be said most don't and it's not necessary for tax returns. CGT doesn't account for inflation, only the difference between the buy/sell figures minus allowances.

Valuations in long term investments such as pensions can include inflation projections or warnings to that effect.

Just saying.

Asimpleinvestor, your thought processes are not only clouded they're non-existent.

In bar parlance terms, you would be described as a total waste of space.

Just saying.

"2& Inflation by end of next year"

If you can't find the % key best ask your son old timer.

"The U.K. are World Leaders in

Artificial Intelligence, Financial services, Creative Industries, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace Technology, Scientific Research & Innovation, International Relations and Global Security."

Oh, that's ok then, if someone said it, it must be true.