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Banking News 11 January 2026 - 12 January 2026

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,
11 January 2026
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China Construction Bank Class A (601939) set for a test as PBOC liquidity, credit data loom

China Construction Bank Class A (601939) set for a test as PBOC liquidity, credit data loom

Shanghai, Jan 12, 2026, 03:25 GMT+8 — Market closed China Construction Bank Corporation’s Class A shares on the Shanghai exchange closed Friday down 0.33% at 9.06 yuan. The dip was slight, matching the usual cautious tone before a week packed with major China macro data. Trading resumes Monday, with investors shifting focus from individual news to broader policy cues. (英为财情 Investing.com) Why it matters now: big state banks remain key to Beijing’s efforts to steady growth. With credit demand sluggish, the market closely watches each liquidity move and lending figure as a gauge of policy effectiveness. China Construction Bank’s immediate
11 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock: IPO mandate, CPI and earnings set up a busy week for GS

Goldman Sachs stock: IPO mandate, CPI and earnings set up a busy week for GS

New York, January 11, 2026, 13:50 EST — The market has closed. Goldman Sachs Group Inc shares ended Friday up 0.4% at $938.98. The bank emerged as an adviser on a potential IPO for health-and-beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group. CK Hutchison has appointed Goldman and UBS to oversee a planned dual listing in Hong Kong and London, Bloomberg News reported. The offering could raise $2 billion or more. Hong Kong listings have already raised $36.5 billion in 2025, the report noted, providing bankers with fresh momentum ahead of earnings. (Reuters) The calendar takes center stage: big banks begin reporting fourth-quarter
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Stock Market Today

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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