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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Space investment in first quarter hits record as SpaceX IPO buzz lifts sector

By Akash Sriram April 21 (Reuters) - Global investment in space companies surged to a record in the...

21st April, 2026

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Sterling trapped in range as investors monitor Middle East tensions

By Stefano Rebaudo April 21 (Reuters) - The pound dipped on Tuesday, remaining within a recent range...

21st April, 2026

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UK regulator investigates Telegram over child sexual abuse concerns

LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Britain's communications regulator on Tuesday launched an investigation...

21st April, 2026

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EU expects positive decisions on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine on Wednesday

LUXEMBOURG, April 21 (Reuters) - The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expe...

21st April, 2026

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Iran crisis costs France up to 6 billion euros, says minister

PARIS, April 21 (Reuters) - The economic fallout from the crisis in Iran has cost France between 4 b...

21st April, 2026

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ECB must keep cool head on rates amid Iran war, de Guindos says

FRANKFURT, April 21 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank must be cautious when setting interest rat...

21st April, 2026

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US dollar edges higher as Iran ceasefire deadline approaches

By Stefano Rebaudo April 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday after falling the da...

21st April, 2026

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China's Great Wall Motor seeks European comeback with launch of 10 new cars

By Qiaoyi Li and Nick Carey BAODING, China, April 21 (Reuters) - China's Great Wall Motor (GWM) on T...

21st April, 2026

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UK employers turn cautious after start of Iran war

By Andy Bruce and William Schomberg April 21 (Reuters) - Britain's employers showed signs of caution...

21st April, 2026

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Russian steelmaker Severstal reports an almost 100% plunge in Q1 net profit

MOSCOW, April 21 (Reuters) - Russian steelmaker Severstal on Tuesday reported a drop in net profit i...

21st April, 2026

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Engie CEO confirms dinner with Far right leader Marine Le Pen, warns against party ideas

By Forrest Crellin PARIS, April 21 (Reuters) - Engie Chief Executive Catherine MacGregor on Tuesday...

21st April, 2026

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ECB sees private credit as risk to financial stability, de Guindos says

FRANKFURT, April 21 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank sees private credit as one of the sources...

21st April, 2026