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Banking News 11 January 2026 - 12 January 2026

Standard Chartered PLC stock slips after buyback update as green bond demand comes into focus

Standard Chartered PLC stock slips after buyback update as green bond demand comes into focus

London, Jan 12, 2026, 10:00 GMT — Regular session. Shares of Standard Chartered PLC slipped 0.1% to 1,793.5 pence in early London trade on Monday, following the bank’s announcement of additional share buybacks. The stock kicked off at 1,775.5 pence and moved between 1,763.0 and 1,793.5 pence. (lse.co.uk) The emerging-markets lender has pushed closer to its 52-week peak amid investor debate over capital returns versus funding expenses. Its shares have ranged from 872.8 pence to 1,875.5 pence in the last 12 months. Analysts tracked by Investing.com place the average price target near 1,669 pence. On the same day, NatWest and
12 January 2026
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Lloyds share price dips as Trump’s credit-card cap rattles bank stocks

Lloyds share price dips as Trump’s credit-card cap rattles bank stocks

London, January 12, 2026, 09:38 (GMT) — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group plc (LLOY.L) shares edged lower in early London deals Monday, dragged down by another round of risk-off selling targeting banks. The stock fell roughly 0.2% to 100.1 pence. (Investing.com) The timing is crucial. Lloyds, heavily exposed to UK mortgages, is among Britain’s most rate-sensitive banks. The question of where borrowing costs head next has gained urgency after a volatile start to the year. The Bank of England’s policy rate currently sits at 3.75%. (Bank of England) It arrives as investors hunt for a fresh catalyst. With earnings season
12 January 2026
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Barclays stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan hits bank shares

Barclays stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan hits bank shares

London, 09:08 GMT, January 12, 2026 — Regular session Shares of Barclays PLC (BARC.L) dropped as much as 4.5% on Monday, hitting their lowest point in nearly a month. The slide led European banks lower after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his push to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. The broader European banks index fell 1.1%, with HSBC shares down around 1%. (Reuters) This matters since Barclays operates a U.S. consumer bank in addition to its UK branches, making it more vulnerable than many European rivals to changes in American credit-card regulations. (Barclays Home) Markets jittered for another
12 January 2026
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UOB stock nudges higher as dividend hunt and rate outlook keep Singapore banks in play

UOB stock nudges higher as dividend hunt and rate outlook keep Singapore banks in play

Singapore, January 12, 2026, 15:03 SGT — Regular session Shares of United Overseas Bank Limited (U11) rose 0.14 Singapore dollars, or about 0.4%, to S$36.16 in Monday afternoon trade. DBS Group and OCBC were also firmer, up 0.5% and 1.1% respectively, Google Finance data showed. (Google) The move comes as Singapore bank stocks start 2026 on the front foot, with investors leaning back into dividend names as interest rates are expected to ease. Morningstar’s Lorraine Tan said UOB “stands out as the most attractive pick” at current valuations, with a projected dividend yield of 5.8% based on its Jan. 5
12 January 2026
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DBS stock edges up as IPO “best year ever” talk meets Fed-rate jitters

DBS stock edges up as IPO “best year ever” talk meets Fed-rate jitters

Singapore, Jan 12, 2026, 14:49 (SGT) — Regular session Shares of DBS Group Holdings crept up Monday, keeping pace as Singapore’s major banks hovered near their recent peaks. By 2:30 p.m. local time, the stock traded around S$57.90, bouncing within a S$57.77 to S$58.28 band. OCBC added roughly 1.0%, while UOB inched up about 0.4%. (Google) This shift is crucial since DBS and its two local rivals have shouldered much of the burden for Singapore equities, attracting income-seeking investors. Dividend yield — the yearly cash payout relative to a stock’s price — has emerged as the main draw, with yields
12 January 2026
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NAB stock closes higher as Aussie spending data stirs rate-hike talk; RBA decision next

NAB stock closes higher as Aussie spending data stirs rate-hike talk; RBA decision next

SYDNEY, Jan 12, 2026, 17:40 AEDT — The market has closed for the day. Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB.AX) climbed on Monday following data that revealed Australian households continued spending through November, fueling speculation about interest rate moves. The stock finished up 1.46% at A$41.62, swinging between A$40.89 and A$41.87 during the session. (Investing.com) Australian household spending climbed 1.0% in November to A$79.4 billion, after a revised 1.4% rise in October, government figures revealed. The annual growth rate accelerated to 6.3%. “The undeniable strength in household consumption will likely set the alarm bells off for the RBA,” said
12 January 2026
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Westpac stock edges up as Aussie banks lift the market; two February dates loom for WBC

Westpac stock edges up as Aussie banks lift the market; two February dates loom for WBC

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 17:16 AEDT — After-hours Westpac Banking Corp (WBC.AX) shares rose 0.5% to close at A$38.08 on Monday, having fluctuated between A$37.72 and A$38.41 during the session. The stock remains roughly 2% lower year to date in 2026. (Investing.com) The shift was minor, but the timing is crucial. Australian bank stocks now serve as a fast gauge for rates, funding expenses, and the intensity of competition among lenders for home loans. Investors watching Westpac are fixated on just two issues. Will the net interest margin—the difference between what the bank earns on loans versus what it pays
12 January 2026
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NAB share price jumps in Sydney trade — here’s what’s driving National Australia Bank stock today

NAB share price jumps in Sydney trade — here’s what’s driving National Australia Bank stock today

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 11:00 (AEDT) — Regular session Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB.AX) climbed 1.8% to A$41.77 late morning, swinging between A$40.89 and A$41.80 earlier in the session, according to Investing.com data. The stock’s previous close was A$41.02. (Investing.com) That shift is significant since big banks have carried much of the weight—and suffered the bulk of the losses—in Australia’s main index recently. When investor mood toward banks shifts, the wider market tends to move in step, willingly or not. The mood lifted following a risk-on surge overseas and stronger futures ahead of the open, MarketIndex noted. That
12 January 2026
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock pops as banks rebound — what to watch before CBA earnings

Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock pops as banks rebound — what to watch before CBA earnings

Sydney, Jan 12, 2026, 11:02 AEDT — Regular session Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia climbed 0.9% to A$154.60 by late morning in Sydney, up from Friday’s close of A$153.22. So far on Monday, the stock has fluctuated between A$153.01 and A$154.67. This matters because CBA stands as Australia’s biggest listed lender and a key player in local indices, often shaping the financial sector’s mood. With a results-packed period ahead, even minor shifts in rate forecasts could quickly rattle bank valuations. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.7% in early trading, with more sectors joining the rally, MarketIndex reported. (Market Index) Rival
12 January 2026
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MUFG stock near a 52-week high as BOJ meeting, buyback and India vote line up

MUFG stock near a 52-week high as BOJ meeting, buyback and India vote line up

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 16:45 EST — The market has closed. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s U.S.-listed shares (MUFG) closed Friday at $17.09, gaining 1.85%, just shy of the session peak at $17.14. This shift is significant today as Japanese banks have turned into a straightforward bet on rates. When rates rise, banks can boost their net interest margins — the gap between earnings on loans and costs on deposits. Japan’s 10-year government bond yield closed Friday at about 2.09%, hovering near levels that continue to push up funding costs and prompt investors to rethink their bank earnings forecasts. In
11 January 2026
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Citigroup stock faces Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap as Citi earnings near

Citigroup stock faces Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap as Citi earnings near

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 15:51 EST — Market closed Shares of Citigroup Inc entered the new week following U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for a one-year cap on credit-card interest rates at 10%, accusing lenders of “ripping off” consumers. Citi’s stock closed Friday up roughly 0.6% at $121.32. (Reuters) Timing is key. A hard cap could squeeze interest income for card lenders right as investors shift focus from macroeconomic chatter to bank earnings, with Citi standing out as a major player. The bank plans to release its fourth-quarter results around 8 a.m. ET Wednesday, followed by a webcast and
11 January 2026
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Bank of China A shares face policy cross-currents as China inflation stirs easing talk

Bank of China A shares face policy cross-currents as China inflation stirs easing talk

SHANGHAI, Jan 12, 2026, 04:07 GMT+8 — Premarket Bank of China’s Shanghai-listed A shares (601988.SS) open Monday as investors digest new hints Beijing might push stimulus further. The catch for banks remains the same: lower funding costs can boost growth but squeeze profits. The stock closed Friday at 5.49 yuan, slipping 0.54%, after fluctuating between 5.46 and 5.52 yuan during the session. (Investing.com) The broader market climbed, with the Shanghai Composite up 0.92% on Friday. Yet financial shares lagged, Xinhua reported—a trend traders note during policy-driven rallies that typically shift focus to consumer and industrial sectors. (Xinhua News) Last week,
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Stock Market Today

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
Ashtead shares closed Friday at 4,936p, up 1.09%, after the company bought 88,872 shares under its repurchase program. The group is set to shift its primary listing to New York on March 2, pending court approval, and will be removed from the FTSE UK index the same day. Ashtead paid a half-year dividend of 37.5 U.S. cents per share on Friday.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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