Barclays Bank

Barclays sees underlying growth in Europe as stable, even though rising oil prices, higher interest rates and political unrest are slowing the equity rally. The bank positions itself neutral versus the US and continues to favour German stocks as well as banks and capital goods. Barclays lowers its view on the luxury sector to neutral and highlights that investment is supporting the growth story, while consumer data is under pressure from higher energy costs. » More on finanzen.net

Barclays has increased its holding in Central Asia Metals to 5.66% of the voting rights, thereby crossing a reporting threshold on 3 September. The bank now holds 4.01% directly through shares and 1.65% via financial instruments; the total position amounts to 10,054,903 voting rights. The financial instruments include recall rights for 2,598,372 shares, contracts for difference covering 849 voting rights, and portfolio swaps representing 333,133 voting rights with maturities through August 2028. » More on de.investing.com

Barclays has lowered its reportable voting interest in Central Asia Metals to 5.61% after falling below the disclosure threshold on 1 September. The holding comprises 3.99% direct voting rights (7,103,407 shares) and 1.62% via financial instruments, including 2,598,372 voting rights from recall agreements, 291,349 from portfolio swaps (maturities Nov 2026–Aug 2028) and 849 from cash-settled contracts for difference. The total number of voting rights held is 9,993,977; the notification was made under the UK disclosure and transparency rules. » More on de.investing.com