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Banking News 30 January 2026 - 31 January 2026

First U.S. bank failure of 2026: What happened after Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust was shut

First U.S. bank failure of 2026: What happened after Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust was shut

Illinois regulators shut down Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Jan. 30, placing it under FDIC receivership. First Independence Bank will assume nearly all deposits and acquire about $251 million in assets. The FDIC estimates the cost to its insurance fund at $19.7 million. The failed bank had $261.1 million in assets and $212.1 million in deposits as of Sept. 30.
31 January 2026
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Standard Chartered share price heads into February near a 52-week high — what moves STAN next?

Standard Chartered share price heads into February near a 52-week high — what moves STAN next?

Standard Chartered closed Friday up 1.28% at 1,862 pence, trading near its 52-week high with 4 million shares changing hands. The UK banking sub-index rose 1.6% amid a weaker pound and market volatility. The Bank of England announces its rate decision Feb. 5, with Standard Chartered’s earnings due Feb. 24.
31 January 2026
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NatWest share price ends near a 52-week high as buybacks roll on ahead of Feb. 13 results

NatWest share price ends near a 52-week high as buybacks roll on ahead of Feb. 13 results

NatWest shares rose 1.8% to £6.65 on Friday, closing just below their January high after the bank disclosed new share buybacks and updated its voting rights count. The bank repurchased over 1.5 million shares this week, all to be cancelled. Trading volume lagged the 50-day average. Investors now await the UK rates decision on Feb. 5 and NatWest’s annual results on Feb. 13.
31 January 2026
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) share price ends week higher — here’s what investors watch next

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) share price ends week higher — here’s what investors watch next

CBA shares rose 0.47% to A$149.36 Friday, rebounding after Thursday’s dip, as about 2.3 million shares traded. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.65% to 8,869.1, dragged down by a 3% drop in materials stocks. CBA’s stake in Karoon Energy slipped below 5% after a series of transactions. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Feb. 3 rate decision, with odds of a hike at 73%.
31 January 2026
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National Australia Bank stock: NAB share price lifts into the weekend as rate-hike bets sharpen

National Australia Bank stock: NAB share price lifts into the weekend as rate-hike bets sharpen

NAB shares closed up 0.72% at A$43.37 Friday, defying a 0.7% drop in Australia’s benchmark index. Traders are focused on Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia rate decision, with all major banks now predicting a quarter-point hike. About 5.17 million NAB shares changed hands. NAB’s first-quarter trading update is due Feb. 18.
31 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock slips as Trump taps Warsh for Fed — what traders watch next week

JPMorgan stock slips as Trump taps Warsh for Fed — what traders watch next week

JPMorgan shares fell 0.5% to $305 in late morning trading Friday after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, raising expectations of a tougher rate stance. Producer prices rose more than forecast in December. The 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 4.25%. Investors await the U.S. jobs report on Feb. 6 and JPMorgan’s company update on Feb. 23.
30 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026
Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.
National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026
National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.
BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
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