{"id":105110,"date":"2026-01-16T08:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T13:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=105110"},"modified":"2026-01-16T08:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T13:14:11","slug":"barclays-shares-hit-record-high-as-rally-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/barclays-shares-hit-record-high-as-rally-continues\/105110\/","title":{"rendered":"Barclays shares hit record high as rally continues"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Barclays shares are trading near their highest level on record after a strong multi month rally. The stock has risen for 5 straight months and is now up about 683% from its pandemic low. The surge has pushed the bank\u2019s market value above \u00a367 billion.<\/p>\n

The rally has drawn attention to what could come next for the stock, which some analysts now see as stretched.<\/p>\n

Barclays has been closely watched this year after comments by Donald Trump about capping US credit card interest rates at 10%. He raised the issue while focusing on cost of living concerns ahead of the mid term elections.<\/p>\n

The proposal raised concerns for banks with large US credit card businesses. Barclays is one of them. Analysts, however, believe such a cap would face legal challenges. There is currently no law that allows the government to impose it.<\/p>\n

At the same time, Barclays has benefited from a boom in trading and deal making, especially in the United States. Major US banks such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley recently reported strong results.<\/p>\n

Data shows that the top 5 US banks generated a record $134 billion in trading revenue last year. That was helped by market volatility and political uncertainty. Trading revenue rose 15%, the biggest increase in 5 years.<\/p>\n

Investment banking activity has also picked up. Deal making rebounded as demand for equity and debt underwriting improved. Many banks have been working through a backlog built up since the 2021 surge in transactions.<\/p>\n

Analysts expect Barclays to benefit from the same trends. The bank is one of the largest global players in investment banking and trading.<\/p>\n

Its most recent results already point in that direction. Barclays reported more than \u00a33.1 billion in investment banking income, up from \u00a32.9 billion a year earlier. Its statutory return on tangible equity rose to 10.1% from 8.8%.<\/p>\n

The bank also raised its guidance for the year. It announced a \u00a3500 million share buyback and said it would begin paying a quarterly dividend. The move forms part of a broader plan to return \u00a310 billion to shareholders.<\/p>\n

Barclays shares have also gained as investors believe its motor finance issues are close to being resolved. The bank booked a \u00a3235 million charge to compensate customers. It had previously set aside \u00a390 million.<\/p>\n

Sentiment improved further after Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her budget speech. She chose not to introduce windfall taxes on banks, easing concerns across the sector.<\/p>\n

From a technical perspective, the stock has rallied sharply. Shares have climbed to around 484p from a low near 116p in 2022 and 2023.<\/p>\n

Some caution signs are emerging. The relative strength index has risen to 77, which is considered extremely overbought. The stock is also trading well above its long term moving averages.<\/p>\n

This raises the risk of a pullback as prices move back toward historical norms.<\/p>\n

The next major test for the rally will come on February 10, when Barclays reports its full financial results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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