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.

Latest articles

Image for No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says
Finance

No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says

PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - France wants to play a role in talks dealing with Iran's nuclear programm...

19th June, 2026

Image for Service Quality Emerges as Missing Link in Embedded Finance Growth, New Research Suggests
Finance

Service Quality Emerges as Missing Link in Embedded Finance Growth, New Research Suggests

Embedded finance and payments buyers are ignoring the one thing that matters most in a long-term par...

19th June, 2026

Image for US-Iran peace talks postponed, clouding prospects for lasting truce
Finance

US-Iran peace talks postponed, clouding prospects for lasting truce

By Nandita Bose, Yomna Ehab and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ZURICH, June 19 (Reuters) - Switzerla...

19th June, 2026

Image for Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says
Finance

Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says

PRAGUE, June 19 (Reuters) - The Czech Republic will not meet NATO's minimum defence spending target...

19th June, 2026

Image for UK proposes adjustments to Basel bank trading rules, sticks to 2028 date
Finance

UK proposes adjustments to Basel bank trading rules, sticks to 2028 date

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Britain's Prudential Regulation Authority on Friday proposed extending a...

19th June, 2026

Image for UK's Conservatives win local election in Scotland
Finance

UK's Conservatives win local election in Scotland

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - The Conservative Party won a local election in the oil town of Aberdeen...

19th June, 2026

Image for UK's Barratt Redrow appoints Rebecca Napier as CFO
Finance

UK's Barratt Redrow appoints Rebecca Napier as CFO

June 19 (Reuters) - Britain's largest homebuilder Barratt Redrow on Friday named Rebecca Napier, the...

19th June, 2026

Image for Netherland's PPHE says Fattal's $1.22 billion bid not deliverable 
Finance

Netherland's PPHE says Fattal's $1.22 billion bid not deliverable 

June 19 (Reuters) - PPHE Hotel Group on Friday said a £920.9 million ($1.22 billion) takeover offer...

19th June, 2026

Image for China tightens indium export checks as AI demand increases
Finance

China tightens indium export checks as AI demand increases

By Solomon Cefai SINGAPORE, June 19 (Reuters) - China is stepping up scrutiny over exports of indium...

19th June, 2026

Image for UK runs much bigger than expected budget deficit in May
Finance

UK runs much bigger than expected budget deficit in May

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Britain's government ran a budget deficit of £23.3 billion pounds ($30.7...

19th June, 2026

Image for ECB's Wunsch comments in Reuters interview
Finance

ECB's Wunsch comments in Reuters interview

FRANKFURT, June 19 (Reuters) - The following are highlights of a Reuters interview with European Cen...

19th June, 2026

Image for UK retail sales rise by more than expected 1.2% in May, ONS says
Finance

UK retail sales rise by more than expected 1.2% in May, ONS says

LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - British retail sales volumes rose by 1.2% in monthly terms in May, offic...

19th June, 2026