Barclays is currently offering a 2-year certificate of deposit (CD) with a competitive 4.35% annual percentage yield (APY) and no minimum deposit required, significantly higher than the national average of 1.57%. This makes it an attractive option for investors willing to lock their money for two years. However, early withdrawal penalties apply. For those needing more liquidity, high-yield savings accounts like SoFi and CIT Platinum Savings offer strong APYs with easier access to funds, though their rates are variable and generally lower than the fixed CD rate.
Barclays reported strong Q2 2026 results with a group RoTE of 16.1% and improved cost/income ratio at 54%, targeting the low 50s by 2028. The bank raised its full-year income guidance to £31.5 billion and announced £2.3 billion in shareholder distrib...
Nasdaq is enhancing its Calypso platform with agentic AI to improve trading and risk management, addressing manual post-trade tasks in financial services. Its Financial Technology unit saw 16% revenue growth and added numerous new clients, driven by ...
