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 EU to present fertiliser strategy on May 19 as Iran conflict raises costs
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EU to present fertiliser strategy on May 19 as Iran conflict raises costs

By Alexander Chituc BRUSSELS, April 22 (Reuters) - The European Commission will present a fertiliser...

22nd April, 2026

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Waiting for 'safe and sustainable' strait crossings, top shipping execs say

By Florence Tan and Siyi Liu SINGAPORE, April 22 (Reuters) - Safe and sustainable passage through th...

22nd April, 2026

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EU regulators assessing if JD.com's Ceconomy deal involves state subsidies

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, April 22 (Reuters) - EU competition regulators are assessing whether Chine...

22nd April, 2026

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German economy minister will travel to China in May

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, April 21 (Reuters) - German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche will travel...

22nd April, 2026

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Gaming industry could unlock $22 billion in profits on AI-driven cost cuts, says Morgan Stanley

By Rashika Singh April 22 (Reuters) - Advanced artificial intelligence tools could help cut down vid...

22nd April, 2026

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Italy would oppose UniCredit moving HQ to Germany, economy minister says

By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, April 22 (Reuters) - Italy would be against any decision by UniCredit to mov...

22nd April, 2026

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Google puts AI agents at heart of its enterprise money-making push

By Kenrick Cai LAS VEGAS, April 22 (Reuters) - Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is deepening a push into e...

22nd April, 2026

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Investors urge UK audit watchdog to scrutinize HSBC's climate accounting

By Simon Jessop and Kirstin Ridley LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - A group of institutional investors h...

22nd April, 2026

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Swedish central bank's Thedeen says inflation risks have increased, pointing to Middle East conflict 

STOCKHOLM, April 22 (Reuters) - Swedish central bank Governor Erik Thedeen said on Wednesday the ris...

22nd April, 2026

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Russia confirms halt to Kazakh pipeline oil exports to Germany, says flows will be diverted

MOSCOW, April 22 (Reuters) - Russia will divert oil supplies from Kazakhstan previously intended for...

22nd April, 2026

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Italy cuts growth outlook, hikes deficit, debt as Iran war weighs

By Giuseppe Fonte and Gavin Jones ROME, April 22 (Reuters) - Italy on Wednesday cut its economic gro...

22nd April, 2026

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EU to consider forcing countries to hold, redistribute jet fuel stocks

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, April 22 (Reuters) - The European Union is considering requiring countries...

22nd April, 2026