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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Dollar hits six-week high as US jobless claims unexpectedly fall

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The yen held onto overnight gains on Thursday but wa...

15th January, 2026

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Global trade finance gap at $2.5 trillion as global trade tensions rise, ADB says

SINGAPORE, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Financial institutions globally failed to meet $2.5 trillion in financ...

15th January, 2026

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UK climbs FDI rankings on AI and clean energy booms, McKinsey says

LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Britain has moved up the rankings as a destination for new foreign direct...

15th January, 2026

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UK surveyors turn more upbeat about housing market outlook

LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Britain's housing market showed some signs of turning a corner last month...

15th January, 2026

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Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips

Jan 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on certain AI chips...

14th January, 2026

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Oil settles down 4% as Trump comments ease Iranian supply concerns

TOKYO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - U.S. oil prices fell more than $1 in early Asian trade on Thursday after U...

14th January, 2026

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UK's Petrofac seeks creditors' compromise on claims to allow asset sale

Jan 14 (Reuters) - British oilfield services provider Petrofac said on Wednesday its creditors will...

14th January, 2026

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Trading Day: Hard assets hit new highs

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Rising geopolitical tensions centering on Ira...

14th January, 2026

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Exclusive-SK Hynix speeds up new chip fab opening to meet memory demand, executive says

SEOUL/SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - SK Hynix plans to accelerate the opening of a new factory by...

14th January, 2026

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Iran reopens airspace after temporary closure forced flights to reroute

Jan 14 (Reuters) - Germany issued a new directive cautioning the country's airlines from entering Ir...

14th January, 2026

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US allows talks over Lukoil's foreign assets until February 28

By Timothy Gardner Jan 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday extended a license b...

14th January, 2026

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Top central banks forge ahead with closely watched cross-border payments testing

By Marc Jones LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - A group of the world's leading central banks and over 40 ma...

14th January, 2026