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The Barclays Business Prosperity Index 

Barclays has launched the Business Prosperity Index – a new quarterly analysis of business performance and future growth opportunities.

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Zoom in: how retailers can engage Gen Z consumers

From social media to spending on experiences: Karen Johnson, Head of Retail at Barclays, sheds light on the purchasing patterns of Gen Z – and explains why a strong social strategy is crucial for retailers striving to attract this digitally native cohort.

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Retail recovery and enduring entertainment prop up non-essential spending

Retail continued to recover in October amid widespread promotional activity, boosted by online shopping and the strong performance of clothing and department stores.

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Sustainability insights

Our expert insights and thought leadership on the transition to net zero and shaping a more sustainable economy

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Turning the UK’s hydrogen ambitions into a reality

Barclays makes policy recommendations to UK government to support the scaling of private finance to deliver a pragmatic approach to clean hydrogen.

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COP16 – expert view: the role of private finance

Following COP16, Isabelle Millat, Head of Sustainable Finance Global Markets & Barclays Europe, shares her insights into the role of private finance in helping to support National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans.

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Transition finance: leading from the front

Barclays details key areas of focus for the UK Government to create the most successful environment for transition finance, critical to global decarbonisation.

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Investment Bank insights

View thought-leading highlights by our market experts and analysts from across Barclays Investment Bank.

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The next wave of AI: Demand and adoption

Our Research team explores the evolution of AI from chatbots to agents to robots, driven by soaring demand, falling costs and increasing enterprise adoption.

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Q1 2025 Global Outlook: Room for optimism

See where our Research analysts see opportunities and risks for the global economy as the election cycle ends.

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A market in motion, a world in flux

As Japan emerges from decades of flat rates while other economies make cuts, our Global Markets team examines the risks and opportunities.

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