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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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says framework of deal on TikTok reached

(This story has been corrected to change Scott Bessent's title to Treasury Secretary, from Trade Sec...

15th September, 2025

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LSEG rolls outs blockchain-based platform for private funds

(Reuters) -The London Stock Exchange Group said on Monday that it has made its first transaction on...

15th September, 2025

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Exclusive-Russia's Kirishi oil refinery halts key unit after Ukrainian drone attack, sources say

LONDON (Reuters) -One of Russia's largest oil refineries, in the northwestern town of Kirishi, has h...

15th September, 2025

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Thales eyes more SAMP/T deals after Denmark picks European anti-missile system

PARIS/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -France's Thales and its partners are talking to several European and oth...

15th September, 2025

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ECB tells small banks to tackle old bad loans

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank is increasing pressure on small banks to tackle loans...

15th September, 2025

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BIS warns of mounting disconnect between debt and stock markets

By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank for International Settlements has warned that record global...

15th September, 2025

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Freed Belarusian opposition politician who refused deportation is back in prison, report says

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Belarusian opposition politician Mikola Statkevich, who refused to be deported to...

15th September, 2025

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AstraZeneca shares down 3% after rating cut, UK investment pause

By Maggie Fick and Danilo Masoni LONDON (Reuters) -AstraZeneca shares fell as much as 3.4% on Monday...

15th September, 2025

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Swedish government to hike military spending to 2.8% of GDP in 2026

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -The Swedish government will in its upcoming budget bill for 2026 increase funds...

15th September, 2025

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Novartis signs up to $5.7 billion licensing deal with Monte Rosa Therapeutics

(Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis and drug developer Monte Rosa Therapeutics signed a licensing d...

15th September, 2025

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Bank of England to scale back QT, keep rates steady

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England looks set this week to slow the 100 billion-...

15th September, 2025

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Sterling firms heading into busy week of central bank decisions

(Reuters) -Sterling gained against the dollar and the euro on Monday as investors braced for a week...

15th September, 2025