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 EU proposes suspension of duty-free sugar import scheme
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EU proposes suspension of duty-free sugar import scheme

PARIS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed suspending a scheme allowing some duty-fr...

27th January, 2026

Image for UK announces Meta-backed AI team to upgrade public services
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UK announces Meta-backed AI team to upgrade public services

LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The British government said on Tuesday it had recruited a team of artific...

27th January, 2026

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Slovakia to file lawsuit against EU's ban on Russian gas imports

Jan 27 (Reuters) - Slovakia will file a lawsuit to challenge the European Union's decision adopted b...

27th January, 2026

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China could help end war in Ukraine, Finland's prime minister says

HELSINKI, Jan 27 (Reuters) - China and its President Xi Jinping have the opportunity to bring about...

27th January, 2026

Image for China's Anta buys $1.8 billion Puma stake from Pinault family, rules out takeover
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China's Anta buys $1.8 billion Puma stake from Pinault family, rules out takeover

By Alexander Hübner and Paolo Laudani Jan 27 (Reuters) - China's biggest sportswear brand Anta Sport...

27th January, 2026

Image for RTX posts higher quarterly sales on strong engine demand, aircraft repairs
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RTX posts higher quarterly sales on strong engine demand, aircraft repairs

By Mike Stone and Aishwarya Jain Jan 27 (Reuters) - Aerospace and defense giant RTX posted a higher...

27th January, 2026

Image for UK's FTSE 100 rises as HSBC leads bank stocks rally
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UK's FTSE 100 rises as HSBC leads bank stocks rally

Jan 27 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 gained on Tuesday, led by advances in heavyweight banking stock...

27th January, 2026

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UK regulator kicks off review on impact of AI on retail finance

LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The UK's Financial Conduct Authority on Tuesday launched a review into th...

27th January, 2026

Image for Germany pushes for 'two-speed' Europe with new bloc of six leading economies
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Germany pushes for 'two-speed' Europe with new bloc of six leading economies

BERLIN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Finance ministers from Germany and France want to strengthen competitiven...

27th January, 2026

Image for ECB must prepare for new shocks including Russian aggression, Simkus says
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ECB must prepare for new shocks including Russian aggression, Simkus says

By Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT, Jan 27 (Reuters) - European Central Bank policy fi...

27th January, 2026

Image for FTSE Russell proposes cutting free‑float bar to lure foreign firms
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FTSE Russell proposes cutting free‑float bar to lure foreign firms

LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - FTSE Russell, the index provider, is considering lowering to 10% the mini...

27th January, 2026

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Big Tech earnings to test AI rally as resurgent Alphabet takes lead

By Aditya Soni Jan 27 (Reuters) - Microsoft and Meta will kick off Big Tech earnings this week under...

27th January, 2026