Lloyds share price rises as BoE rate-cut bets shift before next week’s results

Lloyds Banking Group 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.

Lloyds Banking Group plc closed Friday’s session at 102.10 pence, slipping 0.1% from the previous close.

Lloyds Banking Group plc shares edged lower in early London deals Monday, dragged down by another round of risk-off selling targeting banks. The stock fell roughly 0.2% to 100.1 pence.

Lloyds Banking Group shares have been on a tear this year, climbing to levels not seen since 2015. As of October 27, 2025, LLOY.L trades around 86 pence, up slightly on the dayreuters.com and sitting just below its ~86.6p peak for the monthts2.tech. The stock has rallied ~50% in 2025, making Lloyds one of the FTSE 100’s standout performersts2.tech. By comparison, the blue-chip FTSE 100 index is up roughly 15% year-to-date and other UK bank stocks have also climbed, buoyed by an improved economic backdrop and earnings recoveryts2.techts2.tech. Elevated Bank of England interest rates – currently at multiyear highs – have widened banks’ net interest margins, a key profit driver for Lloydsts2.tech.