Lloyds Banking Share Discussion Threads

[alphorn] 17/3/2020 11:49

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[alphorn] 17/3/2020 11:49

True, the FTSE 100 continues to be 'flattered' by the relentless fall in sterling.

[minerve 2] 17/3/2020 11:46

I wish they would stop quoting the FTSE 100 so much and start quoting the FTSE 250. It has more economic bearing on the UK economy than the FTSE 100.

[alphorn] 17/3/2020 11:37

Stop playing the ostrich Poika - the economic impacts are very serious.

Quarantine your prejudices.

[minerve 2] 17/3/2020 11:34

This slow burn which is probably right for long-term national health and protection of sustainable NHS services is at odds with the massive economy destroying cancer that it has allowed to become. We cannot continue like this for 3 months let alone a year. The solution was shown by that of China and even though it isn't perfect because it doesn't guard against future issues it is the only way unless you want to bankrupt the country.

Ban openings of restaurants, clubs etc.. etc.. Liberalism has no place with the virus. It will cost the economy more if you don't. The British morons are not listening, most are going around as if nothing is happening.

[crossing_the_rubicon] 17/3/2020 11:24

A potential COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) has moved into human testing, with the first participant receiving treatment on Monday. A total of 45 healthy adults will receive one of three dose levels (25, 100, 250 µg) of the candidate, called mRNA-1273, and will be followed for 12 months after receiving the second vaccination. The primary endpoint is safety, including reactogenicity (the expected adverse events such as excessive immunological responses and injection site reactions). The secondary endpoint is immunogenicity (the robustness of the immune response).

[poikka] 17/3/2020 11:06

Alps - "I have the impression from listening to both Boris and Macron yesterday that Boris has not grasped this possibility. Macon, on the other hand, spend a long time in his delivery to talk of the protection to be given to businesses and people."

Fancy you having that "impression", Alps, lol.

[bargainbob] 17/3/2020 11:03

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Just get a few oily rag mechanic types, and Bob’s your uncle!

You called.

[crossing_the_rubicon] 17/3/2020 11:02

In goodish news..

"Testing began on Monday for the first Covid-19 vaccine human trial in the US. The NIH has been fast-tracking work with biotech company Moderna to develop a vaccine using the genetic sequence of the new coronavirus. Other trials are also ongoing, including one run by Gilead in Wuhan."

[crossing_the_rubicon] 17/3/2020 11:02

@Malcolm,
Spanish flu came in three phases.

Jan/Feb/Mch 1918
Fall/Winter 1918
Winter 1919


Covid-19 is in phase 1
Jan/Feb/Mch 2020

We've yet to get
Fall/Winter 2020
Fall/Winter 2021

Here's hoping we do not follow the same pattern.

[alphorn] 17/3/2020 10:56

It is extremely important IMO that the government avoids capitulation at all costs. Few people will have experienced this event, but basically assets are sold at any value. I have the impression from listening to both Boris and Macron yesterday that Boris has not grasped this possibility. Macon, on the other hand, spend a long time in his delivery to talk of the protection to be given to businesses and people.

Boris, I believe, is out of his depth and comfort zone in dealing with the current issues. This was not on his plan and he is slow to think off his 'agenda'.

[malcolmmm] 17/3/2020 10:51

Keep happy

1918 Spanish N1 killed tens of millions around the world, possibly 50 million. It reached the south pacific and devastated some Islands like Samoa, lost 22% of its population.

[alphorn] 17/3/2020 10:51

The damage to the economies over this outbreak will indeed impact lives, potentially for a long time. There will be direct impact from the immediate restrictions and enormous damage to many individuals savings and pension plans. Very bad news indeed.

[crossing_the_rubicon] 17/3/2020 10:45

The Imperial College Covid-19 response team - which has been advising ministers - said that even with the "social distancing" plans set out by the UK government, the health system will be "overwhelmed many times over".

In its latest report, it said the only "viable strategy" was a Chinese-style policy of "suppression" involving the social distancing of the entire population.

"Bodes ill. Flatten the curve else healthcare systems get overwhelmed"

[crossing_the_rubicon] 17/3/2020 10:44

@Poikka

"Covid-19 & The Sun: A Lesson From The 1918 Influenza Pandemic"

Put simply, medics found that severely ill flu patients nursed outdoors recovered better than those treated indoors. A combination of fresh air and sunlight seems to have prevented deaths among patients; and infections among medical staff. There is scientific support for this. Research shows that outdoor air is a natural disinfectant. Fresh air can kill the flu virus and other harmful germs. Equally, sunlight is germicidal and there is now evidence it can kill the flu virus.



1)Outdoor air is a natural disinfectant
2)Sun is germicial.

[michaelbinary] 17/3/2020 10:43

Apologies for TW question. wrong forum

[michaelbinary] 17/3/2020 10:43

Does anybodu know, TW have already declared their divi for 15th may and 10th july.

Do they have to honour this or can they still cancel the divi if they feel like it ?.

Any rules governing this ?.

M

[crossing_the_rubicon] 17/3/2020 10:42

@Ut,

"Am I missing something? 55 deaths is fk all"

We have only just started. That is what you're missing.

If a healthcare system is overrun death rate soars...

And this is where UK is heading.

We are 8-10 days behind Italy on progression.
USA is slightly ahead of us I think.
Spain who knows.
France, ditto.

Anyone find it strange that the Chinese numbers have completely stopped moving??
Yes I know 750million are in quarantine.But what about the other 50% of the populace???No cases? Find that hard to believe.

[alphorn] 17/3/2020 10:42

Maybe aerosol transmissions are easier in winter months? Some (medics) have stated that large-droplet transmission is the predominant mode by which influenza virus infection is acquired.