Barclays plans to cut about 5,000 roles, with roughly 1,000 cut earlier in the year, as it pursues organisational simplification and AI-powered efficiency. The bank reported a 13% rise in Q3 net profit, aided by a 47% surge in equities income, and announced a £500m buyback. Analysts warn AI-driven automation could reshape banking costs and growth, while investor sentiment remained cautious amid regulatory scrutiny.