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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WHO says risk to public is low after suspected hantavirus outbreak hits ship

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, May 4 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization said on Monday there w...

4th May, 2026

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Norwegian Cruise cuts profit forecast as Middle East conflict lifts fuel costs, hits demand

May 4 (Reuters) - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings cut its annual profit forecast on Monday, as the cr...

4th May, 2026

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EU recommends member states to not use Huwaei, ZTE in connectivity infrastructure

BRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) - The European Commission has recommended that member states exclude Huwae...

4th May, 2026

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Global equity funds attract inflows for sixth week on earnings optimism

May 4 (Reuters) - Global equity funds drew inflows for a sixth straight week through April 29, as op...

4th May, 2026

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Dollar rises, European stocks and bonds fall after reports of U.S. warship being hit missiles 

LONDON, May 4 (Reuters) - The dollar strengthened while European shares and bond prices fell on Mond...

4th May, 2026

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Exclusive-Power suppliers hesitate as Venezuela seeks grid repairs without payment guarantees

By Marianna Parraga, Mircely Guanipa and Mariela Nava PUNTO FIJO/MARACAIBO, May 4 (Reuters) - When p...

4th May, 2026

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Denmark's FSA asks police to probe Nordea's compliance on money laundering

COPENHAGEN, May 4 (Reuters) - The Danish financial supervisory authority (FSA) said on Monday it had...

4th May, 2026

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Sweden arrests Chinese captain of suspected Russia-linked vessel

OSLO, May 4 (Reuters) - The Chinese captain of a seized oil tanker with suspected Russian links has...

4th May, 2026

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ECB needs "critical mass of data" before hikes, Villeroy says

PARIS, May 4 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank needs clear evidence inflationary pressures are b...

4th May, 2026

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ECB's Kazimir: June rate hike all but inevitable

FRANKFURT, May 4 (Reuters) - A European Central Bank rate hike in June is all but inevitable as high...

4th May, 2026

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Russian court freezes assets of Rusagro founder Moshkovich, Ifx reports

MOSCOW, May 4 (Reuters) - A Russian court froze the assets of Vadim Moshkovich, the billionaire foun...

4th May, 2026

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Euro zone investor morale improves slightly in May, Sentix survey shows

BERLIN, May 4 (Reuters) - The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone improved sligh...

4th May, 2026