Barclays rally brings FTSE up

Barclays shares jumped 72% today after the bank took unprecedented steps to reassure investors that it remained well-funded and profitable.

Barclays rally brings FTSE up

Barclays shares jumped 72% today after the bank took unprecedented steps to reassure investors that it remained well-funded and profitable.

An open letter from chief executive John Varley and chairman Marcus Agius told investors that Barclays was on track to exceed 2008 market forecasts of £5.3bn (€5.6bn) and said the bank had no need for government assistance.

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