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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Exclusive-Oil-price bets ahead of Iran war news totalled $7 billion, reporting shows

By Amanda Cooper and Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - A series of well-timed market bets...

7th May, 2026

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McDonald's sees weak start to Q2 as high gas prices dent consumer sentiment

By Savyata Mishra May 7 (Reuters) - McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said on Thursday higher gas pri...

7th May, 2026

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EU prepares for 'potential' talks with Vladimir Putin, FT reports

May 7 (Reuters) - European Union leaders are preparing for potential talks with Russian President Vl...

7th May, 2026

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Blackstone, BlackRock cut value of their private credit funds

By Matt Tracy May 7 (Reuters) - Asset managers Blackstone and BlackRock cut the value of their priva...

7th May, 2026

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ECB's Schnabel sees rising inflation risk from Iran war

By Marc Jones and David Milliken LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - The risk of higher inflation in the euro...

7th May, 2026

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19 members of the WTO, including US, agree among themselves not to impose duties on e-commerce

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, May 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. and more than a dozen other countries inclu...

7th May, 2026

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BP CEO tells staff that company reorganisation to take place in June, sources say

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - BP CEO Meg O'Neill told staff in a call on Thursday that the British major...

7th May, 2026

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Airbus April deliveries at 67, trails year-ago

May 7 (Reuters) - Airbus said it delivered fewer aircraft in the year to April than in the same peri...

7th May, 2026

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Italy and Libya discuss strengthening energy ties

By Angelo Amante and Francesca Landini ROME, May 7 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni...

7th May, 2026

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Greece is interested in purchasing C-390 military planes, says minister

ATHENS, May 7 (Reuters) - Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said on Thursday that Greece was inte...

7th May, 2026

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Pirelli nudges up revenues forecast after cushioning Middle East impact

MILAN, May 7 (Reuters) - Italian premium tyremaker Pirelli on Thursday slightly raised its revenues...

7th May, 2026

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Telecom Italia CEO: too early to say if Poste bid needs raising

By Elvira Pollina MILAN, May 7 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia (TIM) Chief Executive Pietro Labriola said...

7th May, 2026