Barclays Trading Volume Surges 35.66% to 2.06 Billion Shares, Ranked 486th in Daily Volume

On June 10, 2025, Barclays PLC (BCS) saw a trading volume of 2.06 billion, marking a 35.66% increase from the previous day. This placed the bank at the 486th position in terms of trading volume for the day. However, the stock price of Barclays declined by 3.03%, marking the second consecutive day of decline, with a total decrease of 3.46% over the past two days.

Barclays PLC has announced plans to reduce its investment banking (IB) workforce by more than 200 employees. This move is part of CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan's strategy to enhance the division's profitability. The job cuts will primarily affect employees in the IB, global markets, and research divisions, including managing directors who hold senior roles. The bank aims to reallocate resources towards high-growth areas such as trading and advisory services. This initiative is expected to boost revenues by £500 million by 2026, with a focus on European rates, equity derivatives, and securitized product trading. Additionally, Barclays is prioritizing growth in equity capital markets and mergers and acquisitions, particularly in sectors like healthcare, industrial, technology, and energy transition.

Barclays' decision to streamline its operations aligns with its broader strategy to improve efficiency and focus on core businesses. Recent actions include collaborating with Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. to transform its payment acceptance business, divesting its Germany-based consumer finance business, and acquiring Tesco’s retail banking business. These moves reflect Barclays' commitment to optimizing its operations and investing in key areas to drive future growth.