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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Finance

Holcim acquires French precast concrete maker Alkern

ZURICH, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Holcim on Tuesday said it had completed the purchase of French precast con...

6th January, 2026

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Eni, Repsol struggle to recover $6 billion in gas payments from Venezuela, FT reports

Jan 6 (Reuters) - European energy companies Eni and Repsol are struggling to recover recover about $...

6th January, 2026

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Morning Bid: Stocks keep calm, carry on record run

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland The march to ever-higher...

6th January, 2026

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Italy weighs fresh options to curb Chinese sway over Pirelli, sources say

Jan 6 (Reuters) - Italy's government and Pirelli are working with the tyremaker's shareholders to id...

6th January, 2026

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China's premier pledges deeper cooperation as Irish PM pushes on beef and dairy

By Liz Lee BEIJING, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin is set to have more in...

6th January, 2026

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Stocks rise to records, dollar edges up as investors await economic news

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Asian stocks extended their record climb on Tuesday, taki...

6th January, 2026

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Ukraine security guarantees to include binding commitments, draft Paris summit statement shows

PARIS, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Ukraine's allies meet in Paris on Tuesday, seeking to finalise as much as p...

6th January, 2026

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Oil falls as investors weigh supply outlook, Venezuelan uncertainties

Jan 6 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Tuesday as traders weighed the prospect of higher Venezuelan cr...

6th January, 2026

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Samsung likely to flag 160% jump in Q4 profit as AI boom stokes chip prices

By Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics is expected to flag a 160% jump in its f...

6th January, 2026

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Dollar gains against peers with investors eyeing upcoming data

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar steadied near a two-week high a...

6th January, 2026

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UK food prices and shop price inflation pick up at end of 2025, survey shows

LONDON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - British store chains raised their prices more quickly last month and they...

6th January, 2026

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Major UK businesses grow slightly more optimistic post-budget

Jan 6 (Reuters) - British company executives became a little more optimistic following finance minis...

6th January, 2026