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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EU Commission to open proceedings against Grok on Monday, reports Handelsblatt

BERLIN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The EU Commission will open proceedings against Elon Musk's AI chatbot Gr...

26th January, 2026

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Spire Healthcare's shares soar 20% amid buyout talks

Jan 26 (Reuters) - Shares of Spire Healthcare surged 17% on Monday after the British private hospita...

26th January, 2026

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Rheinmetall, OHB discuss German military satellite project, source says

DUESSELDORF, Germany, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Rheinmetall is in talks with German satellite maker OHB abo...

26th January, 2026

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Poland's PKO BP fined over loan terms, consumer watchdog says

GDANSK, Poland, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Poland's largest lender PKO BP has been fined more than 79 millio...

26th January, 2026

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Kretinsky's EP Group offers buyout of French retailer Fnac Darty

PRAGUE, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Czech investor Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group plans to launch a voluntary of...

26th January, 2026

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Sorrell's S4 lifts 2025 profit forecast, prompting near 42% share price jump

Jan 26 (Reuters) - Martin Sorrell's advertising group S4 Capital reported on Monday that its 2025 fu...

26th January, 2026

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US, South Korea agree to deepen cooperation on nuclear-powered subs, Seoul says

SEOUL, Jan 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby and South Korean...

26th January, 2026

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Russia's fuel oil exports to Asia slow in early 2026 as sanctions hamper trade

By Jeslyn Lerh and Natalia Chumakova SINGAPORE/MOSCOW, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Russian fuel oil exports t...

26th January, 2026

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Swiss private bank EFG International to acquire Quilvest Switzerland

ZURICH, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Swiss private bank EFG International said on Monday it would acquire Quil...

26th January, 2026

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Ryanair lifts fare growth forecast on strong early 2026 bookings

DUBLIN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Ryanair on Monday upgraded its forecast for average fare growth for its f...

26th January, 2026

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Exclusive-LVMH investors demand clarity on Bernard Arnault succession plan

By Tassilo Hummel and Helen Reid PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Some LVMH shareholders are seeking clarit...

26th January, 2026

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Analysis-Key French broadcaster seeks media law revamp to join Europe's M&A party, sources say

By Mathieu Rosemain and Elvira Pollina PARIS/MILAN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - French broadcaster M6 and its...

26th January, 2026