How Will UK Banks and Their Customers Be Affected by the Iran War?

How will UK banks and their customers be affected by the Iran war?

Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest will report their half-year results on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday respectively.

Barclays (BARC), Lloyds Bank (LLOY) and NatWest Set For Profit Growth But Iran War Threatens Loan Quality

Barclays (LON: BARC), Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY), and NatWest are forecast to report stronger first-half profits, even as the Iran war clouds the economic outlook for borrowers. The three high street lending giants are scheduled to release their half-year results on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday respectively, drawing close attention from investors and analysts. Barclays is forecast to report a pre-tax profit of approximately £5.9 billion f…

The week ahead – UK banks preview

FTSE 100 shares to watch: Lloyds, Barclays, IAG, NatWest, GSK, AstraZeneca

The FTSE 100 Index was little changed this week as investors assessed the escalating UK-Iran crisis, the ongoing US earnings season, and a series of key UK economic releases. Market participants digested the latest jobs, inflation, and retail sales data for July, all of which could influence the Bank of England's next policy decision.  This article highlights some of the top FTSE 100 stocks to watch next week, including Lloyds Bank, Barclays, Na…

UK Stock Market Forecast Today (July 24): FTSE 100 Faces Pressure as Oil Prices, Inflation Risks and Global Uncertainty Rise – Check Top Stocks to Watch And Market Outlook

FTSE 100 is expected lower opening as rising oil prices, Middle East tensions, inflation concerns, and fiscal worries weigh on investor sentiment. The post UK Stock Market Forecast Today (July 24): FTSE 100 Expected To Open Lower as Oil Prices, Middle East Tensions Weigh on Sentiment – Check Top Stocks to Watch And Market Outlook appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.