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 tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ISLAMABAD, April 23 (Reuters) - Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it...

23rd April, 2026

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Morning Bid: How much risk can markets swallow?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee It's hard to pop the champagne w...

23rd April, 2026

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Nelson Peltz’s son builds stake in UK's Intertek, FT reports

April 23 (Reuters) - Matt Peltz, the son of activist investor Nelson Peltz, has built a stake in Bri...

23rd April, 2026

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European car sales grow in March as EV rise offsets combustion engine decline

By Javi West Larrañaga April 23 (Reuters) - Strong sales of electric vehicles more than offset dimin...

23rd April, 2026

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Analysis-Iran war revives European rooftop solar demand to cut energy bills

By Christoph Steitz FRANKFURT, April 23 (Reuters) - Demand for rooftop solar systems across Europe h...

23rd April, 2026

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China's Xpeng expects full-scale delivery of 'flying' cars in 2027

BEIJING, April 23 (Reuters) - Chinese electric car maker Xpeng expects full-scale delivery of 'flyin...

23rd April, 2026

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Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, April 23 (Reuters) - sian shares tracked Wall Street higher on Thursday, led b...

23rd April, 2026

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A longer Iran conflict could boost risk for Ukraine securing missile defences, Zelenskiy says

April 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine could face increased risks in securing U.S. anti-missile defences if th...

23rd April, 2026

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North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says

By Heejin Kim SEOUL, April 23 (Reuters) - North Korea and Russia aim to open a road bridge connectin...

23rd April, 2026

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Dollar holds near 1-1/2-week high as Iran-US standoff persists

By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, April 23 (Reuters) - The dollar wobbled near a 1-1/2-week high on Thursday...

23rd April, 2026

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New Zealand's economic recovery delayed but not derailed, finance minister says

WELLINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - New Zealand's economic recovery has been delayed but not derailed,...

23rd April, 2026

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Oil prices edge lower with no progress on US-Iran talks, Hormuz shipping still disrupted

By Arathy Somasekhar April 23 (Reuters) - Oil prices were marginally lower on Thursday after big gai...

23rd April, 2026