Citi has named NatWest Group as one of its top picks in the European banking sector, citing steady loan growth and supportive interest rates as key factors. Despite softer deposit growth and margin pressure from shifts to higher-yield term deposits, European Central Bank data shows private sector loan growth holding firm at 3.7% year on year. Citi expects the sector's investment appeal to shift towards loan growth, capital deployment, and shareholder returns, with rising corporate financing needs in infrastructure and AI providing further credit demand. NatWest shares rose slightly in afternoon trading, reflecting positive investor sentiment.
NatWest and Citi's European banking sector outlook provide context for Pluang's market snapshot. As of Oct 06, 2026 18:43 WIB, 70 of 85 priced Financials-sector US stocks on Pluang rose while 10 fell. Notable movers include RIOT at USD 19.60 with a 1-day change of +1.45% and Pluang order activity of 9% Sell / 91% Buy, Barclays PLC (BCS) at USD 23.91 with +1.36% and 100% Sell orders, and Aegon Ltd. (AEG) at USD 8.60 with +1.30% and 0% Sell / 100% Buy order activity.
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