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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Heidelberg Materials posts higher than expected Q3 profit on cost, price management

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Heidelberg Materials, the world's second-largest cement maker, on Thursday post...

6th November, 2025

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Solvay confirms guidance, says tariff concerns in Brazil are 'not forever'

(Reuters) -Belgium's Solvay reported third-quarter core earnings above market expectations on Thursd...

6th November, 2025

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ArcelorMittal posts third-quarter profit beat, flags optimism for 2026

(Reuters) -ArcelorMittal, the world's second largest steelmaker, reported third-quarter core profit...

6th November, 2025

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Harbour Energy cuts 250 UK jobs amid operations overhaul

(Reuters) -North Sea-focused Harbour Energy said on Thursday a review of its UK operations has led t...

6th November, 2025

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UK bank stocks rise after reports they may dodge budget tax raid

(Reuters) -A gauge of British bank stocks rose in steady markets on Thursday after the Financial Tim...

6th November, 2025

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Investors bet on 'joy postponed' with a BoE cut in December

LONDON (Reuters)EURGBP= -Sterling steadied around its lowest in months on Thursday ahead of a key Ba...

6th November, 2025

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Smith & Nephew shares drop 9% as US knee implant sales lag

(Reuters) -Shares of Smith & Nephew fell nearly 9% on Thursday after the British medical products ma...

6th November, 2025

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Portugal's EDP to invest $14 billion through 2028 but earnings targets disappoint

LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal's largest utility, EDP, plans to invest 12 billion euros ($13.99 billion)...

6th November, 2025

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Norway central bank keeps rates on hold, plans cut next year

OSLO (Reuters) -Norway's central bank kept its policy interest rate on hold at 4.0% on Thursday, as...

6th November, 2025

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Exxon enters Greece with gas deal that expands US footprint in eastern Med

By Edward McAllister and Lefteris Papadimas ATHENS (Reuters) -U.S. oil giant ExxonMobil has signed a...

6th November, 2025

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ECB's Schnabel says new bond purchases 'still far away'

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank is still far away from resuming debt purchases to inj...

6th November, 2025

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France says EU must investigate Shein over sex dolls, weapons

PARIS (Reuters) -France on Thursday increased pressure on the European Union to launch a formal inve...

6th November, 2025