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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Spotify to raise monthly subscription price to $12.99 in US and other markets

Jan 15 (Reuters) - Spotify said on Thursday it would raise the price of its premium subscription ser...

15th January, 2026

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Egypt receives 1 billion euros from EU as part of assistance package

CAIRO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Egypt has received 1 billion euros from the European Union and is set to r...

15th January, 2026

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Pirelli faces fresh Italian golden power scrutiny as Sinochem, Camfin prepare to end governance pact

By Giulio Piovaccari and Giuseppe Fonte MILAN, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Pirelli's top two investors, Italy...

15th January, 2026

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London's FTSE 100 hits new high on upbeat economic data, earnings

Jan 15 (Reuters) - The UK's benchmark index hit a new high on Thursday after upbeat regional data un...

15th January, 2026

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UK media regulator says Snapchat improves illegal content risk checks

Jan 15 (Reuters) - Britain's Ofcom said on Thursday social media platform Snapchat has significantly...

15th January, 2026

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Britain's BoE cuts big bank oversight to every two years amid deregulation debate

LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority said on Thursday it...

15th January, 2026

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Reasons to believe Russia behind cyberattack on Polish power system, PM says

WARSAW, Jan 15 (Reuters) - There are strong reasons to believe a group connected to Russian secret s...

15th January, 2026

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Kremlin says Trump is right about Zelenskiy holding up a peace deal in Ukraine

MOSCOW, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia agreed with U.S. President Donal...

15th January, 2026

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Demographic crisis and brain drain major threats to Italy's economy, Panetta says

ROME, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Italy faces a demographic time bomb that threatens long-term growth, as a p...

15th January, 2026

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Bank of England made 'capital mistake' on bank rules, former officials say

LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The Bank of England has made a mistake by lowering capital requirements f...

15th January, 2026

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UK regulator seeks input on merger assessment efficiencies in new review

Jan 15 (Reuters) - Britain's competition regulator said on Thursday it was launching a review into h...

15th January, 2026

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Maersk ramps up Suez Canal return that could dampen freight rates

OSLO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Shipping group Maersk will resume sailings via the Red Sea and the Suez Can...

15th January, 2026