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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European stocks log record close, boosted by financials, US shutdown relief

By Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -European shares hit a record high on Wednesday, boosted by financials...

12th November, 2025

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E.ON highlights uncertainty over German grid funding reforms

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -E.ON, Europe's largest operator of energy networks, on Wednesday said its inves...

12th November, 2025

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LVMH's watch unit takes minority stake in Swiss La Joux-Perret

(Reuters) -LVMH's watch division has taken a minority stake in La Joux-Perret as it deepens cooperat...

12th November, 2025

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Telefonica invites unions for talks ahead of expected job cuts

MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish telecoms group Telefonica will meet union leaders next week to discuss its...

12th November, 2025

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Italy industry output jumps 2.8% m/m in September, well above expectations

ROME (Reuters) -Italian industrial output climbed 2.8% in September from the month before, data show...

12th November, 2025

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Tajikistan launches state-backed messenger app

ALMATY (Reuters) -Tajikistan's communications service said on Tuesday that it had launched a nationa...

12th November, 2025

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Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Chinese companies in the European Union say business conditions in the bloc have...

12th November, 2025

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Berlin to set aside 7.6 billion euros for TenneT Germany as it considers 25.1% stake

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany plans to allocate up to 7.6 billion euros ($8.9 billion) in the coming yea...

12th November, 2025

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Morning Bid: US Congress poised to get back to work

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter The U.S. government...

12th November, 2025

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Taylor Wimpey autumn sales slow as UK budget looms

(Reuters) -Taylor Wimpey became the latest British homebuilder on Wednesday to report softer sales g...

12th November, 2025

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British utility SSE seeks to raise $2.7 billion for grid investments, shares soar

(Reuters) -British utility SSE unveiled a 33 billion-pound ($44.29 billion) five-year investment pla...

12th November, 2025

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British pub chain Fuller Smith's Christmas bookings improve, profit rises 28%

(Reuters) -British pub chain Fuller, Smith & Turner said on Wednesday that its Christmas bookings we...

12th November, 2025