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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WTO downgrades global trade growth forecast to 0.5% for next year

GENEVA (Reuters) -The World Trade Organization on Tuesday sharply lowered its 2026 forecast for glob...

7th October, 2025

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Italian families target Facebook, Instagram and TikTok over child safety

By Giselda Vagnoni ROME (Reuters) -A group of Italian families has filed a lawsuit against Facebook,...

7th October, 2025

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UK police hit criminal gang suspected of smuggling stolen phones to China

LONDON (Reuters) -London police said they have broken up a criminal gang suspected of smuggling 40,0...

7th October, 2025

Image for Exclusive-France pitches scrapping some capital demands on top euro zone banks
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Exclusive-France pitches scrapping some capital demands on top euro zone banks

By Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) -France is pushing to scrap some capital requirements on the...

7th October, 2025

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German drywall maker Knauf fails to sell Russia business

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -German family-owned construction materials maker Knauf Group said on Tuesday th...

7th October, 2025

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Mercedes-Benz third quarter sales drop, dragged by China and US

(Reuters) -Mercedes-Benz reported declining sales for the third quarter on Tuesday, as U.S. import d...

7th October, 2025

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London's FTSE 100 muted as energy gains offset broader declines; B&M tumbles after profit warning

(Reuters) -London's FTSE 100 was little changed on Tuesday as investors paused after last week's ral...

7th October, 2025

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Wizz Air says a 2027 end to engine disruption is not 'absolute guarantee'

PRAGUE (Reuters) -Wizz Air aims to end engine-related groundings of its Airbus aircraft by the end o...

7th October, 2025

Image for Bank of Portugal ups 2025 growth forecast on stronger private consumption
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Bank of Portugal ups 2025 growth forecast on stronger private consumption

LISBON (Reuters) -The Bank of Portugal on Tuesday raised the economic growth outlook for this year t...

7th October, 2025

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UK competition watchdog to probe Sumitomo's Macquarie helicopter deal

(Reuters) -Britain's competition regulator said on Tuesday that it has opened an investigation into...

7th October, 2025

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New satellite plant to open in Italy to boost production capacity

MILAN (Reuters) -Italy's space agency and Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Italian aeros...

7th October, 2025

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Russia says Ukrainian drone crashed into nuclear plant, without causing damage

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia's state nuclear energy company said on Tuesday that a Ukrainian drone had t...

7th October, 2025