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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UBS reports Q1 net profit of $3.0 billion, beating expectations

ZURICH, April 29 (Reuters) - UBS Group on Wednesday reported a net profit attributable to shareholde...

29th April, 2026

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Morning Bid: Fed sails into unchartered waters as Powell bows out

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter It's Fed Day, and i...

29th April, 2026

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HSBC names Gautam Anand to lead Global India private banking unit

April 29 (Reuters) - HSBC on Wednesday named Gautam Anand to head its global India private banking d...

29th April, 2026

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KPMG exits US federal audit business after losing Pentagon contract, FT reports 

April 29 (Reuters) - Big Four firm KPMG is shutting its federal government audit business and will r...

29th April, 2026

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Oil rises on reports US will extend Iran blockade, prolonging Mideast supply disruptions

By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, April 29 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending a...

29th April, 2026

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Nearly all of Europe had above-average heat last year, as climate records toppled

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, April 29 (Reuters) - Almost all of Europe experienced above-average heat in...

29th April, 2026

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Stocks retreat on Iran, AI concerns as Fed meeting looms

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, April 29 (Reuters) - Markets got off to an uneven start in Asian...

29th April, 2026

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Russia to mark war anniversary with parade, but no equipment

April 29 (Reuters) - Russia will mark victory over Nazi Germany next month with a military parade on...

29th April, 2026

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Dollar steady as investors brace for Fed decision in face of war

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, April 29 (Reuters) - The dollar firmed on Wednesday as investors awaited a clo...

29th April, 2026

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EU countries, lawmakers fail to reach deal on watered-down AI rules

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, April 29 (Reuters) - EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers failed...

29th April, 2026

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NIESR slashes UK growth forecast as Iran war and inflation hit economy

By Suban Abdulla LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Britain's economy faces a sharp slowdown this year and...

28th April, 2026

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King Charles meets with US tech leaders, talks startup challenges

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles met with U.S. tech leade...

28th April, 2026