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.

Image for France blocks maritime concession for France-UK power interconnector project
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France blocks maritime concession for France-UK power interconnector project

(Reuters) -French authorities on Wednesday denied an important maritime concession for the Aquind el...

8th October, 2025

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Swiss industry flags concern over EU steel tariffs, presses for exemptions

ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss industry on Wednesday raised concern over the European Union's plans to cut...

8th October, 2025

Image for Bank shares lift London's FTSE 100 to record, gold soars above $4,000
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Bank shares lift London's FTSE 100 to record, gold soars above $4,000

(Reuters) -Britain's FTSE 100 hit a new intraday record on Wednesday, lifted by heavyweight financia...

8th October, 2025

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UBS examines hit to funds from $500 million First Brands exposure

ZURICH (Reuters) -UBS said on Wednesday it was examining the impact of the bankruptcy of First Brand...

8th October, 2025

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Bank of England's Pill urges 'conservative' approach to setting rates

LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Wednesday that central bankers ne...

8th October, 2025

Image for Joby Aviation shares tumble after pricing of $514 million discounted offering
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Joby Aviation shares tumble after pricing of $514 million discounted offering

(Reuters) -Shares of Joby Aviation fell more than 11% on Wednesday after the electric air-taxi maker...

8th October, 2025

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Austria saves 310 million euros by renegotiating civil servants' pay rise

VIENNA (Reuters) -Austria's government has renegotiated civil servants' annual pay rise, saving 310...

8th October, 2025

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Major Boeing customer Ryanair sees 737 production hitting 48 per month by April

By Corina Pons MADRID (Reuters) -Major Boeing customer Ryanair said on Wednesday it was confident th...

8th October, 2025

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EU auto group pushes hybrids, e-fuels in CO2 emission goal review

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union should ease its CO2 reduction targets fo...

8th October, 2025

Image for Gold shatters $4,000 milestone as investors rush to safety
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Gold shatters $4,000 milestone as investors rush to safety

By Anmol Choubey and Anushree Mukherjee (Reuters) -Gold surged past the $4,000 an ounce level for th...

8th October, 2025

Image for Ryanair CEO says airline on track to recover last year's 7% fare decline
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Ryanair CEO says airline on track to recover last year's 7% fare decline

By Corina Pons MADRID (Reuters) -Irish budget airline Ryanair believes it is on track to recover its...

8th October, 2025

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IMF chief says global economy doing 'better than feared,' downside risks dominate

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The world economy has proven more resilient than expected despite acute strain...

8th October, 2025