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Chances:
- Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) has reported an increase in profits, beating forecasts, as lenders anticipate a Bank of England rate hike.
- UK business confidence is at an 18-month high despite inflation and a cost of living crisis, which could positively impact Lloyds.
- Lloyds has caught the eye of investors with its 47% return over the last three years, making it appealing to income hunters and value seekers.
Risks:
- Lloyds warns of a jump in mortgage arrears as interest rates soar, which could pose a risk to the bank’s financial stability.
- The bank has been asked to repay AT1 debt, signaling potential financial challenges, even though the market is recovering from shocks like Credit Suisse.
- Lloyds staff’s resistance to spending two days a week in the office may lead to operational challenges and impact productivity.
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References:
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- 2023-09-02 UPDATE 1-UK’s Lloyds in talks with Barclay family, Carlyle over Very Group - FT
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- 2023-09-02 Lloyds in talks with Barclay family over Very Group
- 2023-08-31 Nadhim Zahawi working with Barclay family on Telegraph bid
- 2023-08-31 UK business confidence at 18-month high despite inflation and cost of living crisis
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- 2023-08-27 Barclay family launch bid to buy back Telegraph
- 2023-08-13 Daily Mail owner confirms interest in buying The Telegraph