Stock Market Today: Live Updates 21.07.2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 21, 2026, 9:27 AM EDT Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) Hits 112p High—Could It Reach 168p or Fall to 56p? July 21, 2026, 9:18 AM EDT. Lloyds Banking Group shares (LSE:LLOY) touched 112p, marking their best level since 2008. The stock got a lift from solid numbers and talk of possible UK rate increases, which could mean more profit for the lender. But Lloyds is exposed to the UK economy, with risks from any housing slump or recession, plus rising unemployment could drive up bad debt. The bank is also dealing