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Consumer card spending grew just 1.9 per cent in February but Insperiences benefitted as takeaways and digital content soared

February’s 1.9 per cent growth represents the smallest increase since September 2022, when consumer card spending rose 1.8 per cent.  Wet weather contributed to a 2.2 per cent fall in high street spending, while Insperiences, such as takeaways and digital content, grew 6.5 per cent as Brits opted for nights at home watching new releases such as ‘One Day’.

Q2 2024 Global Outlook: US resilience leads the way

Our Research analysts expect the US to dominate the macro story for the rest of 2024, leading the world to a soft landing where inflation comes down without major growth setbacks.

Barclays and Lightsource bp agree $140 million tax equity deal for solar project in Louisiana

The deal is one of the first to be led by Barclays’ new Sustainable Project Finance team, working in partnership with the bank’s Energy Transition Group.

Three trends powering climate technology financing

How are climate technology innovators at the forefront of the energy transition attracting investors? Our Energy & Climate Technology Investment Banking team explains.

From intelligence to ability: how Barclays is harnessing AI

Barclays Group Chief Information Officer, Craig Bright, shares how the bank is innovating to support – and protect – its customers.

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