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 China owns more than 11,000 German-developed patents, IW study shows

China owns more than 11,000 German-developed patents, IW study shows

BERLIN, June 2 (Reuters) - China has taken ownership of more than 11,300 patents developed in German...

2nd June, 2026

Image for Italy expects EU backing for energy spending flexibility, foreign minister says

Italy expects EU backing for energy spending flexibility, foreign minister says

ROME, June 2 (Reuters) - The European Union is likely to give a positive answer to Italy's request f...

2nd June, 2026

Image for British Land names Joanne McNamara as CEO

British Land names Joanne McNamara as CEO

June 2 (Reuters) - Real estate group British Land Company on Tuesday announced the appointment of Jo...

2nd June, 2026

Image for STMicroelectronics raises data centre revenue target on AI demand

STMicroelectronics raises data centre revenue target on AI demand

June 2 (Reuters) - STMicroelectronics raised the revenue target for its data centre business on Tues...

2nd June, 2026

Image for British American Tobacco lifts annual forecast for new category growth

British American Tobacco lifts annual forecast for new category growth

June 2 (Reuters) - British American Tobacco raised its forecast for new-category annual revenue grow...

2nd June, 2026

Image for Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks

Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks

By Daniel Flynn KYIV, June 2 (Reuters) - How to stop Russian drones flying undetected across the Bla...

2nd June, 2026

Image for Analysis-Euro zone firms struggle to raise prices despite Iran war shock

Analysis-Euro zone firms struggle to raise prices despite Iran war shock

By Francesco Canepa and Rob Lang FRANKFURT, June 2 (Reuters) - Only a third of the euro zone's large...

2nd June, 2026

Image for Barry Callebaut sets mid-term targets under new strategy

Barry Callebaut sets mid-term targets under new strategy

June 2 (Reuters) - Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut expects its recurring operating profit to g...

2nd June, 2026

Image for EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain

EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain

By Raechel Thankam Job and Ankita Bora June 2 (Reuters) - British budget airline easyJet has caught...

2nd June, 2026

Image for Morning Bid: Nvidia chief to Asia: 'We're still supply constrained'

Morning Bid: Nvidia chief to Asia: 'We're still supply constrained'

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Nvidia CEO Jensen H...

2nd June, 2026

Image for US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, FT says

US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, FT says

June 2 (Reuters) - The United States is discussing whether to deploy nuclear weapons in additional E...

2nd June, 2026

Image for Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich

Luxury brands seek to lure America's AI super-rich

By Elisa Anzolin and Helen Reid MILAN/LONDON, June 2 (Reuters) - European luxury brands have sharpen...

2nd June, 2026