NBC New York: British bank Barclays beats on profit, braces for potential tariffs-led economic slowdown British bank Barclays on Wednesday reported slight beats on the top and bottom line in the first quarter, boosted by stronger investment bank performance. Pre-tax profit came in at £2.7 billion ($3.6 ... British bank Barclays beats on profit, braces for potential tariffs-led economic slowdown Shares of British bank Barclays sank in early Thursday trade, after the lender's forward guidance failed to impress despite its full-year pre-tax profit beat.

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