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's Macron says detention of 'shadow' tanker signals new plan to pressure Russia
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France's Macron says detention of 'shadow' tanker signals new plan to pressure Russia

PARIS (Reuters) -French police have arrested two crew members of a tanker suspected of belonging to...

2nd October, 2025

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Shein enters bricks-and-mortar retail in France, sparking backlash

(Reuters) -Online fast-fashion retailer Shein will open its first permanent stores in France in Nove...

2nd October, 2025

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Italy says deficit to respect EU's 3% ceiling this year despite weak growth

By Giuseppe Fonte and Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) -Italy's new public finance targets to be unveiled...

2nd October, 2025

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Israeli bulldozers in West Bank carve up hopes for Palestinian state

NEAR RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) -As U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan this week to end...

2nd October, 2025

Image for Gaza mother clings to her sick daughter after losing twin babies in midst of war
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Gaza mother clings to her sick daughter after losing twin babies in midst of war

GAZA (Reuters) -Nancy Abu Matroud has already lost three children during Gaza's war. Now, the Palest...

2nd October, 2025

Image for Swiss defence minister urges overhaul of arms export law, sees 'trust' at stake
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Swiss defence minister urges overhaul of arms export law, sees 'trust' at stake

ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister urged Swiss lawmakers to press on with loose...

2nd October, 2025

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UK's Thames Water investor group sets out last ditch rescue plan

LONDON (Reuters) -The senior creditors of Thames Water aiming to acquire the company have proposed w...

2nd October, 2025

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Russian court orders confiscation of billionaire Shtengelov's assets, Interfax says

MOSCOW (Reuters) -A Russian court on Wednesday ordered the seizure of confectionery billionaire Deni...

2nd October, 2025

Image for Analysis-Germany using landmark infrastructure fund to ease budget pressures
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Analysis-Germany using landmark infrastructure fund to ease budget pressures

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany is using some of the financial firepower created by its...

2nd October, 2025

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Universal Music, Warner Music nearing AI licensing deals, FT reports

(Reuters) -Universal Music and Warner Music are nearing landmark artificial intelligence licensing d...

2nd October, 2025

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US, European stocks hit record highs as investors shrug off US shutdown impact

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Tech shares rallied on Thursday, driving Asia stock indexes highe...

2nd October, 2025

Image for China curbs use of Nokia and Ericsson in telecoms networks, FT reports
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China curbs use of Nokia and Ericsson in telecoms networks, FT reports

(Reuters) -China is curbing the use of European telecom kit suppliers Nokia and Ericsson in its netw...

2nd October, 2025