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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Gold could hit $5,000 an ounce in first half of 2026, says HSBC

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Gold prices could rise to $5,000 an ounce in the first half of 2026 on geopolitica...

8th January, 2026

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EU antitrust regulators to decide on Google's Wiz deal by February 10

BRUSSELS, Jan 8 (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators will decide by February 10 whether to clear Alph...

8th January, 2026

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Volvo Cars recalls over 413,000 US vehicles due to rearview camera issue

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Swedish automaker Volvo Cars is recalling 413,151 vehicles in the United States ov...

8th January, 2026

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Norway's Equinor awards $10 billion five-year supplier contracts

Equinor awards $10 billion in contracts for maintenance and modifications. Key suppliers include Aib...

8th January, 2026

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Galp, Moeve in talks to merge refining, fuel retail businesses into European giant

Galp and Moeve plan to merge refining operations, creating a major European entity. Learn more.

8th January, 2026

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Norway's oil and gas output will fall towards 2030, regulator says

OSLO, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Norway's offshore oil and gas output will remain broadly steady in 2026, but...

8th January, 2026

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Britons splurge on food, cut back on gifts as retailers warn of tough 2026

By James Davey, Paul Sandle and Sarah Young LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Britons prioritised festive fo...

8th January, 2026

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Euro zone consumer inflation expectations hold steady

FRANKFURT, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Euro zone consumers kept their inflation expectations unchanged in Nove...

8th January, 2026

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French aerospace frets over political 'weaponisation' of global supply chains

PARIS, Jan 8 (Reuters) - France's aerospace industry on Thursday expressed concern over the "weaponi...

8th January, 2026

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German engineering orders rise for second month on foreign demand

BERLIN, Jan 8 (Reuters) - German engineering firms reported a boost in orders in November, with a hi...

8th January, 2026

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UK watchdog to launch in-depth probe of AB Foods' purchase of bread brand Hovis

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Britain's competition regulator said on Thursday that it would fast-track its prob...

8th January, 2026

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Global defense stocks advance after Trump calls for higher US military budget

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Shares in European arms makers rose on Thursday to a fresh record high after Presi...

8th January, 2026