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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Novartis shares fall as generics dent blockbuster heart drug

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Swiss drugmaker Novartis, on a deal-making spree this year, reported a gain in...

28th October, 2025

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Primark seizes US opportunity as Trump hits online rivals

By James Davey and Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) -Primark is accelerating its U.S. store openings and...

28th October, 2025

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Global M&A activity up 10% in first nine months of 2025, study shows

ZURICH (Reuters) -Global mergers and acquisitions activity grew 10% in the first nine months of 2025...

28th October, 2025

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BT Group explores new mobile brand, FT reports

(Reuters) -Britain's largest broadband provider BT Group is mulling the launch of a low-cost mobile...

28th October, 2025

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Citi to tie up with Coinbase to boost digital payments for institutional clients

(Reuters) -Citigroup and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plan to collaborate on digital asset payme...

28th October, 2025

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HSBC lifts income outlook, though Madoff lawsuit charges mar profit

By Selena Li and Lawrence White HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) -HSBC Holdings reported a 14% decline in...

28th October, 2025

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Germany, UK lead 10.7% rise in September European car sales, ACEA says

By Amir Orusov (Reuters) -New car sales in Europe rose 10.7% in September, driven by growth in almos...

28th October, 2025

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Morning Bid: Of baseball, golf and Nobel prizes

(Reuters) -A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. U.S. President Do...

28th October, 2025

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UK shop prices fall for first time since March, retailers say

LONDON (Reuters) -British retailers cut their prices in October, led by the biggest drop for food in...

28th October, 2025

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Japanese yen strengthens after officials ease policy concerns

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The dollar was weaker on Tuesday ahead of a slate of central...

28th October, 2025

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Russia test-flies second version of MC-21 jet with domestic components

(Reuters) -Russia has flown a second prototype of its MC-21 medium-haul passenger jet built with dom...

28th October, 2025

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Oil falls 2% as investors weigh Russia sanctions, OPEC+ output plans

(Reuters) -Oil prices slipped on Tuesday, extending falls from the two previous sessions, as pressur...

28th October, 2025