NatWest share price pops on buyback disclosure — what NWG.L investors watch next week
London, Jan 18, 2026, 08:45 GMT — The market has closed. NatWest Group (NWG.L) shares closed Friday 2.16% higher at 652.8 pence. This marked the final price before London markets resume on Monday, following the bank’s announcement of fresh share buybacks. (Yahoo Finance) This matters now since buybacks can provide a steady bid under a stock at the margin. Yet, the bigger factor for UK banks remains investor expectations on the next move in interest rates. The calendar is packed this week, with NatWest set to release its annual results next month. NatWest edged higher while the FTSE 100 slipped