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The Business category explores corporate strategy, leadership, mergers, acquisitions and regulatory reforms. In line with Global Banking & Finance Review’s commitment to industry news and case studies, it offers analysis to help executives navigate an evolving business landscape.

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Finance

Spain's Q3 GDP quarterly growth confirmed at 0.8% - final data

(Reuters) - Spain's gross domestic product grew 0.8% in the third quarter, the country's National St...

23rd December, 2024

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Finance

German import prices up 0.6% y/y in November

(Reuters) - German import prices grew by 0.6% year on year in November, the statistics office said o...

23rd December, 2024

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Business

Honda, Nissan aim to close merger talks in June 2025, source says

By Maki Shiraki TOKYO (Reuters) -Honda and Nissan are likely to unveil on Monday a pact to explore a...

23rd December, 2024

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Finance

UK insurer Aviva to buy Direct Line in $4.65 billion deal

(Reuters) - British insurer Aviva has reached an agreement to buy smaller rival Direct Line in a 3.7...

23rd December, 2024

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Finance

UK economy showed zero growth in Q3

LONDON (Reuters) - British economic output failed to grow in the third quarter, figures from the Off...

23rd December, 2024

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Finance

Former Nissan CEO Ghosn casts doubt on success of Nissan-Honda alliance

TOKYO (Reuters) - Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn cast doubt on whether the potential merger between...

23rd December, 2024

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Finance

Europe's energy taxes are worsening industry woes, power CEO says

By Kate Abnett and Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Governments hunting for ways to aid Europe's str...

23rd December, 2024

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Finance

Lagarde says ECB very close to reaching its inflation goal, FT reports

(Reuters) - European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said the euro zone was getting "...

23rd December, 2024

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Finance

Markets in 2024: Wall Street's high-octane rally keeps investors captive to the US

By Naomi Rovnick, Dhara Ranasinghe and Rodrigo Campos LONDON (Reuters) - Markets that began the year...

23rd December, 2024

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Business

Irish consumer sentiment holds steady ahead of Christmas

DUBLIN (Reuters) – Irish consumer sentiment softened slightly in December as increased concerns abou...

23rd December, 2024

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Business

UK business morale falls to 2024 low but pay growth strong, surveys show

LONDON (Reuters) – British business confidence fell to its lowest level of 2024 in December but empl...

23rd December, 2024

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Business

Australia’s Telstra sells most of its Foxtel stake to DAZN

(Reuters) – Australian telecom firm Telstra said on Monday it had sold a 35% stake in Australian cab...

23rd December, 2024