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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ams OSRAM shares surge on AI data centre photonics deal, strong Q1

By Nathan Vifflin May 7 (Reuters) - Shares in Austrian sensor and semiconductor supplier ams OSRAM s...

7th May, 2026

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Citigroup targets 11% to 13% near-term return on tangible assets

May 7 (Reuters) - Citigroup is targeting an adjusted return on tangible common equity of 11% to 13%...

7th May, 2026

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London's FTSE 100 dips as oil majors weigh; voters head to polls

May 7 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 edged lower on Thursday, pressured by a firmer pound and a slide...

7th May, 2026

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Analysis-War, energy and politics hamper Eastern Europe's efforts to keep deficits in check

By Libby George and Gergely Szakacs LONDON/BUDAPEST, May 7 (Reuters) - The Romanian government's pol...

7th May, 2026

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Pound nudges higher on Iran peace hopes, UK elections in focus

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Sterling nudged higher on the dollar on Thursday, largely reacting to news...

7th May, 2026

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UK's BT re-focuses on its core brand, with BT Mobile for consumers

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Broadband and mobile company BT is bringing back its BT Mobile brand for c...

7th May, 2026

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EV maker Polestar's quarterly loss widens as tariffs, pricing pressure weigh on margins

May 7 (Reuters) - Sweden's Polestar reported a bigger first-quarter loss on Thursday, as pricing pre...

7th May, 2026

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Russia says Armenia is being dragged into EU's 'anti-Russian orbit'

MOSCOW, May 7 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that Armenia was being drawn in...

7th May, 2026

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BP to sell stakes in flagship UK carbon capture projects in Northern England

May 7 (Reuters) - BP said on Thursday it would sell stakes in two flagship UK carbon capture and sto...

7th May, 2026

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Exclusive-Hungry to sell, UAE slips hidden oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

By Florence Tan and Jonathan Saul SINGAPORE/LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - With their location trackers s...

7th May, 2026

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Italian unions call strike at Kering over lack of clarity on strategy

MILAN, May 7 (Reuters) - Italy's largest unions have called a strike on May 20 across all companies...

7th May, 2026

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Lanxess sees oil price in range of $100-$110 per barrel

By Ozan Ergenay May 7 (Reuters) - Lanxess expects oil prices to stay high in the coming months, warn...

7th May, 2026