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 set for second straight weekly gain after US jobs data

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar advanced at the start of the As...

9th January, 2026

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Bank of England might need new powers to assess private markets, lawmakers say

LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - British lawmakers are calling for the Bank of England to be handed new pow...

9th January, 2026

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Subdued Irish consumer sentiment little changed at the end of 2025

DUBLIN, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Irish consumer sentiment finished 2025 on a subdued note as concerns over...

9th January, 2026

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Russian attack hits infrastructure target in western Lviv region, governor says

Jan 9 (Reuters) - A Russian attack struck an infrastructure target in western Ukraine's Lviv region,...

8th January, 2026

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Fitness tracking app Strava confidentially files for IPO, Information reports

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Fitness tracking app Strava has confidentially filed for an initial public offerin...

8th January, 2026

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Trading Day: Defense over tech, payrolls next

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Global stocks mostly fell, while oil and Treas...

8th January, 2026

Image for Factbox-The world's top 10 copper mines as Glencore confirms early takeover talks with Rio Tinto
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Factbox-The world's top 10 copper mines as Glencore confirms early takeover talks with Rio Tinto

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Glencore said on Thursday it was in early talks to be acquired by Rio Tinto,, a co...

8th January, 2026

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Anglo American, Teck merger heading for EU antitrust approval

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Jan 8 (Reuters) - The proposed merger of London-listed miner Anglo America...

8th January, 2026

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Rio Tinto in talks to buy Glencore to form world's biggest miner

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Glencore and Rio Tinto have restarted talks over a potential mega merger to create...

8th January, 2026

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Exclusive-Big Tech spared strict rules in EU digital regulations overhaul, sources say

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms, Netflix, Microsoft an...

8th January, 2026

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Exclusive-Vitol gets preliminary US license to begin negotiations on Venezuelan oil imports and exports, four sources say 

By Arathy Somasekhar, Dmitry Zhdannikov and Shariq Khan HOUSTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Vitol, one of the...

8th January, 2026

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From luxury powerhouse to the brink: how Saks' big merger bet failed

By Juveria Tabassum and Arriana McLymore NEW YORK, Jan 8 (Reuters) - The $2.7-billion marriage of Sa...

8th January, 2026