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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Trading houses beat US majors to first deals for Venezuelan oil

By Dmitry Zhdannikov, Marianna Parraga and Shariq Khan LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Global oil trading...

12th January, 2026

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Abercrombie, Birkenstock warning on cautious holiday spending weighs on retail shares

Jan 12 (Reuters) - Birkenstock on Monday reported first-quarter preliminary revenue below Wall Stree...

12th January, 2026

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Norway to lay out future of oil and gas, drilling, in 2027 policy update

OSLO, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Norway's government said on Monday it will present a policy document to par...

12th January, 2026

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Norway gives $400 million to Ukraine for energy sector, administration

Jan 12 (Reuters) - Norway said on Monday it was providing 340 million euros ($397 million) in emerge...

12th January, 2026

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Metals and mining stocks lift FTSE 100 to record close

Jan 12 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 fell on Monday as a stronger sterling pressured the export-heav...

12th January, 2026

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UK investigates Musk's X over Grok deepfake concerns

LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Britain's media regulator Ofcom on Monday launched an investigation into...

12th January, 2026

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Ireland says Chinese market has reopened to Irish beef

DUBLIN, Jan 12 (Reuters) - China has reopened its market to Irish beef imports, dropping a 2024 susp...

12th January, 2026

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EU banking regulator says no capital relief for banks holding asset managers via insurers

MILAN, Jan 12 (Reuters) - The European Banking Authority has clarified that current European Union b...

12th January, 2026

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EU sets out firm conditions for China EVs to avoid tariffs

BRUSSELS, Jan 12 (Reuters) - The European Commission published on Monday guidance on its conditions...

12th January, 2026

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Dassault Aviation invests in French defence AI unicorn Harmattan

PARIS, Jan 12 - French aerospace group Dassault Aviation is leading a $200 million funding round in...

12th January, 2026

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Iveco, PlusAI expand partnership with autonomous truck tests in Spain

Jan 12 (Reuters) - Self-driving truck startup PlusAI said on Monday it would launch Southern Europe'...

12th January, 2026

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Analysis-Trump Greenland threat triggers search for shelter beyond gold, defence

By Alun John, Laura Matthews and Lewis Krauskopf LONDON/NEW YORK, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Investors have...

12th January, 2026