London, Jan 19, 2026, 08:34 GMT — Regular session
Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) shares fell 0.5% to 101.55 pence by 0834 GMT on Monday, dragged lower amid renewed risk aversion hitting European markets. The stock swung between 100.11p and 101.80p, following a close of 102.10p the day before. (Google)
The dip is modest, coming on the heels of a strong rally that took the stock to a 52-week high earlier this month. That makes the shares more vulnerable to news, especially as investors prepare for a busy slate of earnings reports and macroeconomic updates.
In a regulatory filing on Monday, Lloyds brought its share-based pay back into focus. The bank noted that UK Listing Rules have done away with the “block listing” system—a method that allowed firms to pre-list a batch of shares for employee schemes. It revealed 231 million unallotted shares spread across its various plans, with any future allocations set to be disclosed within 60 days of happening. (Investegate)
Sentiment soured as European stocks fell following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on several European nations starting Feb. 1, dragging London’s FTSE 100 down roughly 0.4%. U.S. markets were closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Reuters)
“It raises the odds of tariffs becoming a tool for non-trade disputes,” said Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo, suggesting the market might have to price in a higher risk premium. (Reuters)
Lloyds faces its next major test with the upcoming results update. Investors will be zeroing in on any changes in net interest income — the spread between loan earnings and deposit costs — alongside signals on mortgage demand, expenses, and credit quality.
That downside risk remains. Lower interest rates put pressure on lending margins, and slower growth risks boosting bad loans. Lloyds has already flagged an £800 million “motor charge” in its latest quarterly update, keeping consumer-lending concerns front and center for traders. (Lloyds Banking Group)
Lloyds will release its preliminary 2025 results on Jan. 29, followed by a management presentation at 0930 GMT. The bank aims to publish its annual report and accounts on Feb. 18. (Lloyds Banking Group)
