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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UK builders hit by biggest surge in cost inflation in nearly four years

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - British builders saw one of the biggest month-on-month jumps in cost infla...

7th May, 2026

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Activist Palliser builds stake in UK's Autotrader, Sky News reports

May 7 (Reuters) - Activist investor Palliser Capital has built a stake of between 1% and 2% in Briti...

7th May, 2026

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German banks have capital but find few good borrowers, Bundesbank says

FRANKFURT, May 7 (Reuters) - German banks have vast excess capital but do not lend it to companies a...

7th May, 2026

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Strengthening Financial Crime Compliance in the Age of AI: A Cross-Border Perspective

By Humaira Binte Hannan

7th May, 2026

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Quantum Motion raises $160 million to build quantum computers from standard silicon transistors

By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO, May 7 (Reuters) - Quantum Motion on Thursday said it raised $160 mi...

7th May, 2026

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France preps aid for airlines hit by jet fuel price hikes

PARIS, May 7 (Reuters) - The French government is preparing to provide financial aid for airlines hi...

7th May, 2026

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German industrial orders surge in March as firms brace for more Iran war pain

By Miranda Murray and Rene Wagner BERLIN, May 6 (Reuters) - German industrial orders rose more than...

7th May, 2026

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Britain's JD Sports says Nike's Hill 'doing a great job'

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Nike CEO Elliott Hill got a vote of confidence from one of its largest cus...

7th May, 2026

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Support for Germany's far-right AfD soars in eastern state ahead of vote

BERLIN, May 7 (Reuters) - Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) is on track to become the stronges...

7th May, 2026

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Countries scramble to track passengers of virus-hit cruise ship

By Bart H. Meijer AMSTERDAM, May 7 (Reuters) - Countries worldwide scrambled on Thursday to trace pe...

7th May, 2026

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Helios Towers raises annual profit outlook on solid Africa, Mideast demand 

May 7 (Reuters) - UK-listed telecoms infrastructure group Helios Towers raised its annual profit for...

7th May, 2026

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Taiwan carries out first torpedo test fire for domestically made submarine

TAIPEI, May 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan has carried out the maiden torpedo test firing for its first domest...

7th May, 2026