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 Ukraine to repair massive Trypilska power plant before Centrenergo sale

Ukraine to repair massive Trypilska power plant before Centrenergo sale

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV REGION, May 21 (Reuters) - Ukraine intends to repair the large state-owned Tr...

21st May, 2026

Image for Birkenstock shares jump after $250 million buyback plan

Birkenstock shares jump after $250 million buyback plan

May 21 (Reuters) - Shares of Birkenstock surged nearly 17% on Thursday after the German sandal maker...

21st May, 2026

Image for EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says

EU African swine fever outbreaks jumped in 2025, EFSA says

PARIS, May 21 - African swine fever outbreaks in the European Union rose sharply in 2025, increasing...

21st May, 2026

Image for Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -19.0 in May

May 21 (Reuters) - Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.6 points in May from the April number, fi...

21st May, 2026

Image for Euronext CEO rules out merger with Deutsche Boerse in near future

Euronext CEO rules out merger with Deutsche Boerse in near future

By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, May 21 (Reuters) - Euronext CEO Stephane Boujnah ruled out on Thursday the p...

21st May, 2026

Image for Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals

Spain's Supreme Court strikes down national registry for tourist rentals

MADRID, May 21 (Reuters) - Spain's Supreme Court has struck down a national registry for short-term...

21st May, 2026

Image for Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says

Oil market could hit 'red zone' in July-August, IEA chief says

By Robert Harvey LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - The start of peak summer fuel demand combined with the l...

21st May, 2026

Image for Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 Atlantic crash

Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 Atlantic crash

By Tim Hepher PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) - Airbus and Air France were found guilty on Thursday of corpo...

21st May, 2026

Image for Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says

Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says

PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) - Israeli authorities are currently deporting 37 French nationals who were p...

21st May, 2026

Image for Italian police search firms over Olympic cable car contract

Italian police search firms over Olympic cable car contract

MILAN, May 21 (Reuters) - Italian police searched the headquarters of two firms on Thursday involved...

21st May, 2026

Image for German economy minister's China trip to include CEOs of BASF, Thyssenkrupp

German economy minister's China trip to include CEOs of BASF, Thyssenkrupp

BERLIN/FRANKFURT, May 21 (Reuters) - Top executives of BASF, Thyssenkrupp and Siemens Energy will pa...

21st May, 2026

Image for BoE's Taylor sees less risk of inflation persistence than in 2022

BoE's Taylor sees less risk of inflation persistence than in 2022

LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Thursday he saw less risk...

21st May, 2026