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.

Image for Factbox-White House gathers oil majors, traders, drillers on Venezuela
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Factbox-White House gathers oil majors, traders, drillers on Venezuela

By Jarrett Renshaw Jan 9 (Reuters) - The White House is convening a meeting on Friday with major U.S...

9th January, 2026

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London's FTSE 100 closes at record highs after US jobs data, Glencore boost

Jan 9 (Reuters) - London stocks edged higher on Friday, rebounding after two sessions of losses, as...

9th January, 2026

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Wingtech pursues international arbitration against Dutch state over Nexperia seizure

By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM, Jan 9 (Reuters) - China's Wingtech is seeking international arbitration...

9th January, 2026

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Russia fires hypersonic missile at target in Ukraine near NATO border

KYIV, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Russia fired a powerful hypersonic missile at Ukraine near the EU border ove...

9th January, 2026

Image for Glencore rises on prospect of Rio Tinto merger to form world's biggest miner
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Glencore rises on prospect of Rio Tinto merger to form world's biggest miner

By Clara Denina LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Glencore shares rose almost 9% on Friday following news it...

9th January, 2026

Image for Nexperia's Chinese owner Wingtech says it is selecting local wafer suppliers, Caixin reports
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Nexperia's Chinese owner Wingtech says it is selecting local wafer suppliers, Caixin reports

SHANGHAI, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The Chinese unit of Netherlands-based Nexperia is selecting local firms...

9th January, 2026

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TotalEnergies gets new exploration permit offshore Lebanon

By America Hernandez PARIS, Jan 9 - French oil major TotalEnergies has obtained government permissio...

9th January, 2026

Image for BMW reports Q4 sales decline on weaker demand in US and China
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BMW reports Q4 sales decline on weaker demand in US and China

Jan 9 (Reuters) - German carmaker BMW on Friday reported declining sales in the final quarter of 202...

9th January, 2026

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New Trump warning as Iran cuts internet with protests across country

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Iran was largely cut off from the outside world on Friday...

9th January, 2026

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French opposition parties seek to topple government over Mercosur

PARIS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - France's far-right and far-left opposition parties will launch no-confidenc...

9th January, 2026

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Portugal proposes Mario Centeno for ECB vice-presidency

LISBON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Portugal's Finance Ministry said on Friday it had submitted the candidacy...

9th January, 2026

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TSMC fourth-quarter revenue jumps 20%, beats forecasts

TAIPEI, Jan 9 (Reuters) - TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, on Friday reported a 20.45%...

9th January, 2026