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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Exclusive-Ukraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules

By John Geddie and Tim Kelly TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - Japan's relaxation of its weapons-exports rule...

30th April, 2026

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UK discretionary retail sales fall 1.6% in April, says BDO

LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - British discretionary retail like-for-like sales slid 1.6% year-on-year in...

30th April, 2026

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US crude futures rise 41 cents to $105.50/bbl after prior intraday high of $110.93/bbl

MELBOURNE, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 41 cents or 0.43% on open to $1...

30th April, 2026

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British Airways pilots narrowly vote down pay overhaul, Sky News reports

April 30 (Reuters) - British Airways pilots narrowly rejected the IAG-owned carrier's proposal to ov...

30th April, 2026

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Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullback

By Cassell Bryan-Low, Louisa Off and Anja Guder HOHENFELS, Germany, April 30 (Reuters) - At a U.S Ar...

30th April, 2026

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Trading Day: AI glow brightens, Japan intervenes

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks surged on Thursday to close a r...

30th April, 2026

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Apple sales beat expectations powered by Mac, but iPhone hits supply constraints

By Stephen Nellis and Juby Babu SAN FRANCISCO, April 30 (Reuters) - Apple on Thursday reported resul...

30th April, 2026

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TotalEnergies to extend fuel price cap in France during Middle East crisis

PARIS, April 30 (Reuters) - TotalEnergies said on Thursday it would maintain its policy of capping f...

30th April, 2026

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US adds Vietnam and EU, removes Argentina, Mexico from trade investigation watchlists

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Trade Represenatative's office added the European Union to...

30th April, 2026

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Trump says he will lift tariffs and restrictions on Scotland-Kentucky whiskey ties

April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would be removing tariffs...

30th April, 2026

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Russian city faces toxic aftermath of refinery attack

April 30 (Reuters) - Residents of the Russian port city of Tuapse were ordered not to drink tap wate...

30th April, 2026

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Big central banks say rate hikes are getting closer

By Stefano Rebaudo and Alun John MILAN/LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Major central banks left interes...

30th April, 2026