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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Berlin sticks to one-off bonus for workers despite states' opposition

BERLIN, May 8 (Reuters) - The German government said on Friday it would stick to its plan for employ...

8th May, 2026

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EU agency urges caution with jet fuel switch amid supply crunch fears

May 8 (Reuters) - The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has told airports and airlines in the re...

8th May, 2026

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'We are American': Acerinox considers NYSE listing for US arm

By Javi West Larrañaga May 8 (Reuters) - The head of Acerinox on Friday kept a door open for a possi...

8th May, 2026

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HSBC has reviewed lending policies after $400 million fraud provision, chairman says

LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - HSBC has "substantially completed" a review of its lending policies and pr...

8th May, 2026

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Putin is ready to talk with EU but won't make the first move, Kremlin says

MOSCOW, May 8 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate with "everyone", in...

8th May, 2026

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US stock futures rise as chips rebound ahead of jobs data

May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday as a recovery in chipmakers helped offset...

8th May, 2026

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Steps towards adopting euro likely to improve Hungary's credit rating, S&P says

BUDAPEST, May 8 (Reuters) - Meaningful steps taken towards meeting the criteria for joining the euro...

8th May, 2026

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Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply

By Sam Nussey TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) - Nintendo and Sony both flagged the impact from surging memory...

8th May, 2026

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London's FTSE 100 eyes third weekly loss amid doubts over Middle East ceasefire

May 8 (Reuters) - UK's FTSE 100 slipped on Friday as fresh clashes in the Gulf raised fears over a f...

8th May, 2026

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EU ministers to adopt sanctions related to Russia's deportations of Ukrainian children

BRUSSELS, May 8 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers are expected to adopt new sanctions on...

8th May, 2026

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Zara denies infringing Jo Malone trademark in Estee Lauder case

By Helen Reid LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - Fashion retailer Zara has denied infringing Estee Lauder's J...

8th May, 2026

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ECB is studying defences against Mythos-powered attacks, Lagarde says

FRANKFURT, May 8 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is studying defences against cyberattacks pow...

8th May, 2026