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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EU countries, lawmakers strike provisional deal on watered-down AI rules

BRUSSELS, May 7 (Reuters) - EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers agreed on Thursday to wat...

7th May, 2026

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Dollar on defensive as markets hope for best on Middle East

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, May 7 (Reuters) - The dollar remained on the defensive on Thursday as hopes fo...

7th May, 2026

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Asian stocks hit record high, dollar wobbles on peace deal hopes

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, May 7 (Reuters) - Asian stocks soared to record highs on Thursday while...

7th May, 2026

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New Zealand begins discussion with Australia, Britain on replacing frigates

WELLINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - New Zealand has begun discussions with Australia and Britain over repl...

6th May, 2026

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European Union trade committee chair says deal with US still needs work

May 7 (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers are making progress toward an agreement on legislation un...

6th May, 2026

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UK construction activity tumbles as Iran war pushes up costs, RICS survey shows

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Activity in Britain's construction sector shrank at the strongest pace in...

6th May, 2026

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UK private sector pay awards held at 3.5% in 3 months to March, IDR survey shows

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Median annual ​pay ⁠settlements offered by British private ​sector employe...

6th May, 2026

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US oil prices rebound as investors assess prospects for a Middle East peace deal

TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - U.S. crude futures rose about $1 in early trade on Thursday, rebounding fro...

6th May, 2026

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Trading Day: A peace wish and chips

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, May 6 (Reuters) - Hopes that a U.S.-Iran peace deal might be imm...

6th May, 2026

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UK advises two returnees from hantavirus-hit cruise ship to self‑isolate

May 6 (Reuters) - British health authorities said on Wednesday they had advised two people to self‑i...

6th May, 2026

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Warner Bros Discovery's streaming growth accelerates on global HBO Max push

May 6 (Reuters) - Warner Bros Discovery's streaming unit posted better-than-expected quarterly reven...

6th May, 2026

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Betting giant Flutter overhauls management at US FanDuel unit

DUBLIN, May 6 (Reuters) - Betting giant Flutter made major management changes at its U.S. FanDuel br...

6th May, 2026