FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / Barclays / 13 October 2026

Barclays (BARC): news on Tuesday 13 October 2026

+2.0 slightly positive

Most coverage was Barclays analysts changing price targets on other companies, which says little about the bank itself. The few relevant stories were mildly positive, including a Barclays analyst saying big bank fundamentals look good ahead of earnings and the bank stressing the value of affluent customers.

What drove it

bank earnings outlook
affluent customer segment
branch closure reuse

The 4 stories

Each headline's own score, strongest first. Links go to the publisher.

+4.2 Fundamentals for Big Banks are good heading into earnings, says Barclays' Jason Goldberg CNBC
Barclays analyst sees good fundamentals for big banks before earnings.
+3.3 Barclays says one affluent customer worth nine others amid fight over segment The Banker
Barclays highlights value of affluent customers in competitive segment.
−0.8 Betting shop plan for empty Barclays bank in Maidenhead rejected BBC
Closed Barclays branch site; betting shop plan rejected, minor local story.
0.0 Card spend growth with agents declines in September, Barclays finds - Travel Weekly Travel Weekly - Home
Barclays card spend data, factual, about travel agents.

Barclays: every day · Banks on 13 October 2026 · FTSE 100 overview for the day