Today: 17 July 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors. Follow Khadija Saeed on Google News.

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Stock Market Today

  • UK Banking Shares Slip as Bank of England Tightens Policy
    July 17, 2026, 6:38 AM EDT. Shares in UK banks, including Close Brothers Group and Metro Bank Holdings, are coming under pressure as the Bank of England moves forward with quantitative tightening (QT). The policy, which reduces bond holdings, is affecting funding costs and weighing on investor confidence. Close Brothers Group, with a market value of £617.1 million, specializes in UK lending and savings and is contending with increased bad loans and ongoing regulatory scrutiny, though a rebound in earnings could provide support. Metro Bank Holdings, worth £1.14 billion, serves retail and small business clients and is seeking to benefit from higher interest rates despite persistent loan defaults. The evolving bond market and uncertainties around QT remain significant influences on these UK-centric financial shares.
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