The Latest Breaking News from Barclays

Martin Lewis’s charity working with banks to help support people at suicide risk

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute will support Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Monzo and Nationwide Building Society to work on new approaches.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

Barclays raises S&P 500 year-end target to 7,950 on strong earnings

Barclays raised its year-end S&P 500 target to 7,950 from 7,800, citing strong corporate earnings and continued AI investment. The brokerage expects earnings momentum to persist despite inflation, geopolitical risks and interest-rate concerns. Other major banks are also bullish, with several forecasting the index to finish the year above 8,000.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Retailers suffer ‘disappointing’ August as household bill increases loom

Total UK retail sales increased by just 0.7% year on year, down from last August’s 3.1%.

Evening Standard · Sep 7

Banks rush to swap higher-risk credit assets for Bank of England cash

British banks are stepping up their game by putting forth more higher-risk assets as collateral at the Bank of England. This action marks a notable increase in the use of top-risk collateral, reaching levels not seen since March 2020. Unlike the European Central Bank, the central bank is willing to…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Barclays will give some borrowers remortgage offer within 24 hours under scheme

Borrowers will need to meet eligibility criteria for the bank’s ‘fast-track’ remortgage initiative.

Evening Standard · Sep 2

SNP accused of 'failing to implement Israel boycott' after Barclays response

THE Scottish Government is failing to deliver the basics of its Israel boycott pledge, the Scottish Greens have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2

Taxing the banks: what Europe’s windfall levies brought in as Burnham eyes his next move

Ahead of a crucial budget, four countries’ experiments offer a mixed verdict on how to tax bumper profits

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

Barclays faces complaint over backing for power plant near world’s largest mangrove forest

Bangladeshi complainants allege Rampal power station’s pollution and climate risks threaten the Sunderbans, a world heritage site

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

US Stock Market: Barclays turns hawkish on Fed, sees two rate hikes in 2026

Barclays has turned more hawkish on the US Federal Reserve, now expecting two 25-basis-point rate hikes in 2026. The brokerage sees increases in September and December, reversing its earlier call for unchanged rates. The shift follows hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and renewed concerns over persistent inflation.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Barclays targets India’s billionaires as private banking competition intensifies

Barclays is targeting India’s wealthiest founders and business owners as it seeks to expand its private banking business amid intensifying competition. The lender is leveraging its international network and capital-markets expertise to serve ultra-rich Indians with global assets, aiming for double-digit growth and deeper relationships with the country’s top promoters.

The Economic Times · Aug 28