Lloyds profits jump 33% on higher rates as BOE holds steady
Tech Lloyds profits jump 33% on higher rates as BOE holds steady Lloyds Bank reported a 33% jump in profits driven by higher interest rates, while the Bank of England held rates steady on inflation concerns. The probability of a Fed rate cut after the June 2026 meeting sits at 4.3% YES, up slightly from 4% a week ago. In the Fed rate cut market for June, odds have stayed flat despite the Lloyds news and the BoE‘s hold, meaning traders aren’t treating either as a signal for Fed policy. Daily trading volume is $2,646, with $5,970 needed to shift odds by 5 points. The July market prices no change at 85.5% YES, consistent with expectations that the Fed stays put through summer. The largest single move in this market was a 46-point spike to 50%, which shows how quickly these odds can reprice on real news. The current flatness suggests traders are waiting for direct signals from the Fed or new economic data before positioning on rate cuts. Lloyds‘ profit surge is a concrete example of how banks benefit from sustained higher rates, which makes the case for a near-term cut harder to build. A YES share at 4.3¢ pays $1 if the Fed