Barclays: +11% utile I sem a 16,5 mld sterline, alza stime profitti 2026

Global Market: Barclays posts robust H1 results, raises guidance on investment banking momentum

Barclays H1 profit rose 17% to £6.1B on investment banking (£4B) and trading gains (+45%), lifting full-year guidance to £31.5B. Strong capital markets signal robust M&A activity; corporate budget for AI and digital transformation initiatives remains intact.