London King’s Cross trains chaos as damaged overhead wires causes major disruption
There is major disruption to train services in and out of London on Sunday, after damage to overhead…
H2 2026 Hedge Fund Outlook
2. Which hedge fund strategies are attracting the most investor interest? Over the last 12 months, nearly every…
Middle East disruption sees supply chain costs surge for UK businesses
UK businesses are under growing strain as supply chain costs surge, with nearly three-quarters (72%) of business leaders…
US campaigns drive Q1 shareholder activism
Global shareholder activism moderated in Q1 2026, with 62 campaigns launched worldwide, down 11% year on year. Despite…
Rio Tinto warns market uncertainty threatens critical mineral supply
Critical minerals have rapidly moved from being viewed as commodity inputs to strategic assets tied to industrial…
Q1 2026 Global Outlook | Barclays Investment Bank
The US is likely in the midst of its biggest capex cycle in decades, dwarfing the telecom boom of…
Shareholder Activism sees busiest Q3 on record
Activists launched a record 61 campaigns in Q3, setting a new record and departing from historic trends. Year-to-date,…
AI gets physical: Innovation meets opportunity
Humanoid advancement could fill labour gaps Acute macroeconomic pressures caused by major demographic shifts have also created a…
Robots roll out, economies rewire
Will physical AI reshape labour markets in ways that support asset prices? By reducing labour scarcity, bringing down…
Barclays Research publishes 2026 Equity Gilt Study
Barclays Research today released the 71st edition of the Equity Gilt Study, a flagship annual publication that combines…