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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Sterling rises as economic data remains in focus along with Greenland

By Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Sterling rose on Monday as markets looked to UK econom...

19th January, 2026

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UK PM Starmer: More action is needed to protect children on social media

LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday more needed to be done...

19th January, 2026

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Kremlin says Trump would go down in world history if US took Greenland

MOSCOW, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that it was hard to disagree with experts who...

19th January, 2026

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Trump links Greenland threat to Nobel Peace Prize snub, EU prepares to retaliate

By John Irish PARIS/OSLO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has told Norway's prime min...

19th January, 2026

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Olympics-Passion and debts: the mixed legacy of the 2006 Turin Games

TURIN, Italy, Jan 19 (Reuters) - When Turin hosted the Winter Olympics 20 years ago, it transformed...

19th January, 2026

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Bolivia pledges to honor energy, lithium deals to reassure investors

By Monica Machicao and Lucinda Elliott LA PAZ, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Bolivia’s centrist government will...

19th January, 2026

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Germany includes cars with range extender in EV subsidies programme

BERLIN, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Germany will make cars with range extenders eligible for subsidies under...

19th January, 2026

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UK Starmer calls for 'calm discussion' to avert trade war with US over Greenland

LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that calm discussion b...

19th January, 2026

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IMF sees steady global growth in 2026 as AI boom offsets trade headwinds

Jan 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund again edged its 2026 global growth forecast highe...

19th January, 2026

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Trump's Greenland threat puts Europe Inc back in tariff crosshairs

By Adam Jourdan LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Just as European companies were getting used to last year...

19th January, 2026

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UK's ad group M&C Saatchi sees profitable growth in 2026, shares rise

Jan 19 (Reuters) - British advertising group M&C Saatchi forecast profitable growth in 2026 on Monda...

19th January, 2026

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Douglas sales meet estimates, but consumer sentiment drags margins

Jan 19 (Reuters) - German beauty retailer Douglas reported first-quarter sales in line with market e...

19th January, 2026