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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Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says

By Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK, April 23 (Reuters) - More than 30 million people will be pushed back int...

23rd April, 2026

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Norway wealth fund: assessing whether to invest in SpaceX

OSLO, April 23 (Reuters) - Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, is ass...

23rd April, 2026

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Orange has begun regulatory discussions ahead of joint SFR offer

By Gianluca Lo Nostro and Leo Marchandon April 23 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Orange said on...

23rd April, 2026

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CEZ plans partial sale of non-production assets, report says

PRAGUE, April 23 (Reuters) - Czech power utility CEZ is preparing to spin off non-production assets...

23rd April, 2026

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Italy says energy crisis puts its plans for defence spending in doubt

By Gavin Jones ROME, April 23 (Reuters) - Italy may not be able to raise defence spending as planned...

23rd April, 2026

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UK manufacturers report plunge in confidence, see jump in costs

LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - British manufacturers have turned their most pessimistic since the star...

23rd April, 2026

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Druzhba oil flow to Slovakia resumed early on Thursday, Slovak ministry says

By Jan Lopatka April 23 (Reuters) - Slovakia said it began receiving crude oil through the Druzhba p...

23rd April, 2026

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Tesla to create 1,000 new jobs in Germany, responding to Model Y demand

BERLIN, April 23 (Reuters) - Tesla will create 1,000 new jobs at its German gigafactory by the end o...

23rd April, 2026

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Lufthansa launches salvo in carry-on bag size battle with 'Economy Basic' 

By Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT, April 23 (Reuters) - Lufthansa Group has unveiled plans for a new "Econo...

23rd April, 2026

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LVMH's CEO Arnault says return to growth hinges on outcome of Middle East crisis 

PARIS, April 23 (Reuters) - Recovery hopes for the French luxury giant LVMH LVMH.PA hinge on the out...

23rd April, 2026

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New report reveals how businesses can reclaim $53 billion lost to preventable AP errors

Xelix study shows companies losing 0.35% of annual spend to financial leakage, but AI-powered contro...

23rd April, 2026

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EssilorLuxottica slips as doubts linger over smart glasses growth

By Romolo Tosiani April 23 (Reuters) - EssilorLuxottica's shares fell on Thursday after the eyewear...

23rd April, 2026