Finance

Covering equities, fixed income, derivatives, foreign exchange and macro‑economic policy, the Finance section draws on Global Banking & Finance Review’s market analysis and investment coverage. Articles provide data‑driven insights and strategies for investors, analysts and policymakers.

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Finance

Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down operations overnight, sources say

By Sabrina Valle, David Shepardson, Rajesh Kumar Singh and Doyinsola Oladipo WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reut...

2nd May, 2026

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GameStop preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports

May 1 (Reuters) - GameStop is preparing to make an offer for eBAY, the Wall Street Journal reported...

1st May, 2026

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Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption

May 1 (Reuters) - Barclays on Friday raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $100 per barrel from $8...

1st May, 2026

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WHO delays pandemic treaty amid pathogen-sharing dispute

May 1 (Reuters) - World Health Organization member states said on Friday they had extended talks on...

1st May, 2026

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Germany's VDA auto association urges both sides to honour trade deal after Trump EU tariff blow

BERLIN, May 1 (Reuters) - The president of Germany's VDA auto association urged the U.S. and Europea...

1st May, 2026

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Exclusive-WTO plans 10% budget cut as US falls back into arrears, documents show

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, May 1 (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization is set to cut about 10%...

1st May, 2026

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Cboe to cut staff by 20% as exchange operator sharpens focus on core business

May 1 (Reuters) - Cboe Global Markets' CEO Craig Donohue on Friday outlined plans to sharpen the exc...

1st May, 2026

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Submit Your Nominations for Fastest Growing Microfinance Company 2026

The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards programme has officially opened nominations for Fastest...

1st May, 2026

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Apply Now: Fastest Growing Islamic Mortgage Financing Company 2026

The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards programme has officially opened nominations for Fastest...

1st May, 2026

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Fastest Growing Islamic SME Finance Company 2026—Apply Now

The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards programme has officially opened nominations for Fastest...

1st May, 2026

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Trump's tariffs on EU autos show US to be unreliable, says EU parliament's trade committee chair

BRUSSELS, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to increase tariffs on cars f...

1st May, 2026

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Submit Your Nominations for Fastest Growing Islamic Money Exchange 2026

The Global Banking & Finance Review Awards programme has officially opened nominations for Fastest...

1st May, 2026