Barclays Share Discussion Threads

[high yields] 24/12/2020 17:49

Sterling has been on a rollercoaster since the June 2016 Brexit vote -- its volatility sometimes resembling that of an emerging market currency.

From trading above $1.50 before the referendum, the pound has had several brief forays below $1.20 - its lowest level since the 1980s. It is now trading around $1.36 - indicating a Brexit discount remains.

[high yields] 24/12/2020 17:47

Hi Brexiters,

With a large current account deficit and a debt-to-GDP before the COVID-19 pandemic above 80%, Britain is reliant on international investors' confidence in the UK economy and its markets.

Britain's current account deficit, higher than many peers, has fallen sharply during the pandemic.

But the budget deficit is soaring as the government ups spending to rescue the economy and debt-to-GDP is approaching 100% -- leaving less headroom to spend should the economy need more support after the Brexit transition period.

[johnwise] 24/12/2020 17:08

Beijing denies hitch in EU investment pact talks

The Foreign Ministry on Thursday denied that talks on an investment pact between the European Union and China had run into complications due to Chinese demands on nuclear power investment.

Negotiations have stalled at the last stretch because China is raising additional demands on nuclear energy, German magazine WirtschaftsWoche reported on Wednesday.

[tradejunkie2] 24/12/2020 16:39

As the number 1 poster on this board l wish myself a fabulous Christmas.

[smurfy2001] 24/12/2020 15:14

Well muted futures be interested to see the markets on Monday.
Hopefully this 'uncertainty' clears the path for bank stocks to flourish.

[manics] 24/12/2020 12:58

A very Merry Christmas to all. Here's to the trades ahead next year.

[extrovert] 24/12/2020 12:54

Good Luck and Best wishes to everyone.

[diku] 24/12/2020 08:24

Give them $2000 so the Dow can keep going up...at least until 20th Jan 2021...

[manics] 24/12/2020 08:12

Well, we forecast a straight line to 160p and BARC's pretty much given that. Sublime.

[manics] 24/12/2020 08:03

Noice. Another win for the Active Barclays Traders Club.

[manics] 24/12/2020 07:01

"Is TODAY the day they deliver? UK and EU negotiators pore over trade 'dirty text' with Boris Johnson due to announce historic post-Brexit deal this morning after last-minute haggling over fishing rights".

[johnwise] 24/12/2020 06:08

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[manics] 24/12/2020 04:52

Half session today of course. 12:30 close.

[manics] 24/12/2020 04:46

Futures currently supportive of mild continuation today.

[berber1] 23/12/2020 23:28

Trump has lost now. you better believe it. Biden has won, the rest is history and conspiracy,

[diku] 23/12/2020 23:12

Barc and Lloy market cap neck to neck...Lloy used to be 10bln more than Barc before the pandemic...is Barc heading to 180p?...

[jordaggy] 23/12/2020 21:50

I predict a riot, I predict a riot!

[joestalin] 23/12/2020 20:58

I wonder if that is why we will all be under Tier 4 next week - because they know that it will be unacceptable?

[smurfy2001] 23/12/2020 20:02

UK and EU on cusp of trade deal

Legal teams from both sides were poring over the fine print for an agreement UK prime minister Boris Johnson insisted would secure British sovereignty while maintaining strong access to the EU market. A deal was expected to be confirmed on Wednesday night or Christmas Eve.

[manics] 23/12/2020 16:36

UT's a penny above the cash close at 151.82.

[jordaggy] 23/12/2020 16:36

President Mackerel has always been a GS stooge!