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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BP, Shell seeking US licenses for gas fields shared with Venezuela, Trinidad minister says

Jan 28 (Reuters) - Shell and BP are seeking U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control licenses to extrac...

28th January, 2026

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German financial regulator warns of risk of markets questioning dollar's role

FRANKFURT, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Germany's financial regulator BaFin said there was a risk that markets...

28th January, 2026

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Balkans truck protests against EU rules risk fuel shortages

BELGRADE, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Montenegro could face fuel shortages due to region-wide protests and a...

28th January, 2026

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Italian business morale rises to two-year high in January

ROME, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Morale among Italian businesses and consumers rose in January, data showed...

28th January, 2026

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Storms disrupt container cargo in Europe, shipping companies say

COPENHAGEN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Container shipping company Maersk said on Wednesday that severe weath...

28th January, 2026

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Elliott weighs tender offer for Toyota Industries, Nikkei reports

TOKYO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott Investment Management is considering a tender of...

28th January, 2026

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Dutch telco KPN sees 10% defence revenue growth as Europe boosts military spending

Jan 28 (Reuters) - Dutch telecommunications group KPN expects its defence-related revenue to rise mo...

28th January, 2026

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France's La Marque En Moins calls off infant formula recall

PARIS, Jan 28 (Reuters) - French company La Marque En Moins has recalled three batches of infant for...

28th January, 2026

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Retirement Systems in a Changing Global Financial Landscape

For much of the past century, retirement followed a relatively predictable pattern. People worked fo...

28th January, 2026

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Wacker Chemie posts lower 2025 earnings as weak demand, energy costs weigh

Jan 28 (Reuters) - Urgent action needs to be taken to protect Germany's chemicals industry, Wacker C...

28th January, 2026

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LVMH shares dive after results cast doubt on luxury recovery

PARIS, Jan 28 (Reuters) - LVMH shares were seen down 3-4% on Wednesday after its fourth-quarter resu...

28th January, 2026

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Pets at Home backs annual profit outlook; quarterly revenue drops on price cuts

Jan 28 (Reuters) - Pets at Home kept its profit forecast for the year unchanged on Wednesday, even a...

28th January, 2026