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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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Morning Bid: As stocks slump, cue Nvidia

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland As if markets haven't bee...

20th May, 2026

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Putin says Russia-China ties at unprecedented level, invites Xi to Russia

May 20 (Reuters) - Ties between Russia and China are at an unprecedented level, President Vladimir P...

20th May, 2026

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Samsung Elec fails to clinch deal with union, major strike to begin on Thursday

By Heekyong Yang and Hyunjoo Jin SEJONG, South Korea, May 20 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics' manage...

20th May, 2026

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Woodside assessing preemption Inpex's buy of Petrochina's stake in Browse gas fields

By Helen Clark ADELAIDE, May 20 (Reuters) - Woodside Energy will “absolutely assess preemption” of I...

20th May, 2026

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EU paves way to finalise US trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, May 20 (Reuters) - The European Union struck a provisional agreement...

20th May, 2026

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Russia considers joint projects with US and China, media report

May 20 (Reuters) - Russia is considering the possibility of joint projects with the United States an...

20th May, 2026

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Asian stocks fall for 4th day as higher yields bite, all eyes on Nvidia results

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, May 20 (Reuters) - Asian stocks fell for a fourth straight session on Wednesda...

20th May, 2026

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Oil prices ease after Trump says US will end Iran war 'very quickly'

By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) - Oil prices eased on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald...

20th May, 2026

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Dollar at six-week high on rate-hike bets, Iran war uncertainty

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, May 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was steady near a six-week high on W...

20th May, 2026

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Spying scandal rocks English soccer as Southampton expelled from world's richest match

By Ossian Shine SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 19 (Reuters) - Southampton have been thrown out of Saturda...

20th May, 2026

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HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, urges staff to embrace change

SYDNEY, May 20 (Reuters) - HSBC Chief Executive Georges Elhedery said on Wednesday AI would destroy...

20th May, 2026

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EU strikes provisional agreement to finalize US trade deal

May 20 (Reuters) - The European Union struck a provisional agreement on Wednesday on legislation to...

20th May, 2026