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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Bayer targets return to mid-single-digit pharma growth by 2027

By Patricia Weiss BERLIN, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The pharmaceuticals and agriculture group Bayer aims to...

13th January, 2026

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UK drops plans for mandatory digital ID for workers in latest U-turn, media reports

LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Britain is set to drop plans to make it mandatory for workers to hold a d...

13th January, 2026

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Rio Tinto engages three banks to advise on potential Glencore acquisition, source says

By Andres Gonzalez LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto has engaged JPMorgan and two other advisers...

13th January, 2026

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Equinor hopes to finalize technical plan for world's northernmost oilfield after cutting costs

SANDEFJORD, Norway, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Norway's Equinor aims to settle the technical plans this year...

13th January, 2026

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Whiting refinery workers begin contract negotiations with BP

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Workers at BP's refinery in Whiting, Indiana are in contr...

13th January, 2026

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French central bank sees fourth quarter growth of at least 0.2%

PARIS, Jan 13 (Reuters) - France's economy probably grew modestly in the final quarter of last year,...

13th January, 2026

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Novo Nordisk flags near-term headwinds in international operations

Jan 13 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said on Tuesday the drugmaker expects headwinds in...

13th January, 2026

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Universal Music taps Hannah Poferl for top data role

Jan 13 (Reuters) - Universal Music Group on Tuesday named Hannah Poferl as chief data officer to ove...

13th January, 2026

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Weinstein's Saba Capital pushes for Workspace wind-down amid trading struggles

Jan 13 (Reuters) - Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital, which holds about a 13.5% stake in London-focused...

13th January, 2026

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Denmark's Rockwool says Russia has seized four of its factories

Jan 13 (Reuters) - Danish building materials company Rockwool said on Tuesday that Russia has taken...

13th January, 2026

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Portugal keen to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2026

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Portugal's government hopes to launch a long-delayed...

13th January, 2026

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Britain seeks 'reset' in copyright battle between AI and creators

LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - British technology minister Liz Kendall said on Tuesday the government wa...

13th January, 2026