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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Dutch watchdog warns voters against using AI chatbots ahead of election

By Alessandro Parodi AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The Dutch data regulator on Tuesday warned voters against...

21st October, 2025

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Explainer-Why is inflation so high in the UK?

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's inflation rate looks set to hit 4% in September in data due for release...

21st October, 2025

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German probe clears firms of abuse in 2024 power price surges

By Vera Eckert FRANKFURT (Reuters) -German authorities said on Tuesday that an investigation into sh...

21st October, 2025

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Euro zone bond yields resume last week's downward shift

By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) -Euro zone government bond yields were falling slightly on Tuesday...

21st October, 2025

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Novo Nordisk's top investor seizes board control in weight-loss drug battle

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk said on Tuesday its Chair Helge Lund and six other b...

21st October, 2025

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Spain bans live cattle exports over lumpy skin disease outbreak

MADRID (Reuters) -Spain has imposed a temporary ban on exports of live cattle following an outbreak...

21st October, 2025

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Coca-Cola HBC buys control of Africa bottling business for $2.6 billion in expansion drive

(Reuters) -Swiss-based bottler Coca-Cola HBC has agreed to buy a 75% stake in its African counterpar...

21st October, 2025

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Hermes names Grace Wales Bonner as menswear creative director

PARIS (Reuters) -Birkin bag maker Hermes has named Grace Wales Bonner as its menswear creative direc...

21st October, 2025

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FTSE 100 edges higher on boost from HSBC, Melrose; miners keep gains in check

(Reuters) -London's FTSE 100 rose for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, led by gains in warehousi...

21st October, 2025

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Finland's unemployment rate rises in August to highest level in at least 15 years

(In September 23 story, corrects headline and first paragraph to say ... at least 15 years ...not......

21st October, 2025

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Pentair beats Q3 estimates on strong industrial and pool demand

(Reuters) -UK-based water technology company Pentair reported better-than-expected quarterly profit...

21st October, 2025

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Sterling steadies against euro after UK borrowing overshoot

By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) -Sterling was little changed against the euro despite data on Tuesda...

21st October, 2025