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 Olympics-Italy bets on Games infrastructure for economic boost
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Olympics-Italy bets on Games infrastructure for economic boost

By Giselda Vagnoni ROME, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Italy hopes to receive a "healthy dose of doping" for it...

21st January, 2026

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Russia wants to boost agriculture exports through processing ventures abroad

MOSCOW, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Russian companies should set up food-processing plants abroad with govern...

21st January, 2026

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Ukrainian power grid executive dies while supervising repairs at damaged facility

KYIV, Jan 21 (Reuters) - A senior executive from Ukraine's state grid operator Ukrenergo died while...

21st January, 2026

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Hungary's PM offers support for restaurants, household heating ahead of election

BUDAPEST, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Hungary's government announced on Wednesday a 100 billion forint ($300...

21st January, 2026

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Trump mocks Macron's sunglasses in Davos speech

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump mocked French President Emmanuel...

21st January, 2026

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EDP CEO warns EU on lost urgency for energy security, renewables push

By Dmitry Zhdannikov DAVOS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Four years after the start of the Ukraine war, the Eu...

21st January, 2026

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Trump says Hamas must give up weapons or be 'blown away'

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said it should be kn...

21st January, 2026

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Refining is 'critical infrastructure' for Europe, VaroPreem CEO says at Davos

By Dmitry Zhdannikov DAVOS, Switzerland Jan 21 (Reuters) - Europe must view oil refining infrastruct...

21st January, 2026

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German military preparing to buy at least 3 frigates from TKMS, sources say

BERLIN, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Germany's military is preparing to purchase at least three MEKO A-200 cla...

21st January, 2026

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EU lawmakers stall US trade deal in protest over Greenland

BRUSSELS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The European Parliament on Wednesday decided to suspend its work on a t...

21st January, 2026

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UK's NCC Group to sell Escode for $369.4 million

Jan 21 (Reuters) - Cybersecurity specialist NCC Group said on Wednesday it has agreed to sell its Es...

21st January, 2026

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Exclusive-Goldman Sachs promotes consumer retail bankers, Ben Frost named chairman of investment banking 

By Abigail Summerville Jan 21 ((Reuters)) - Goldman Sachs has elevated top consumer retail banker Be...

21st January, 2026