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 Oil flat as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes fade, Yemen tensions rise
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Oil flat as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes fade, Yemen tensions rise

Dec 30 (Reuters) - Oil prices retreated a touch early on Tuesday after rising more than 2% in the pr...

30th December, 2025

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China encircles Taiwan in massive military display

BEIJING/TAIPEI, Dec 30 (Reuters) - China launched 10 hours of live-firing exercises around Taiwan on...

30th December, 2025

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Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean star in Britain's New Year honours

Dec 29 (Reuters) - Actor Idris Elba and ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were among th...

29th December, 2025

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UK's IPF agrees to $733 million takeover by BasePoint entity

Dec 29 (Reuters) - British lender International Personal Finance said on Monday it has agreed to a 5...

29th December, 2025

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Britain's Octopus Energy to spin out Kraken at $8.65 billion valuation

Dec 29 (Reuters) - Britain's biggest household gas and electricity supplier Octopus Energy Group is...

29th December, 2025

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Trump says of alleged Ukraine attack on Putin: 'I was very angry about it'

PALM BEACH, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said Russian President Vladimir...

29th December, 2025

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Ukraine bonds at post-restructuring highs as investors see some progress in peace talks

LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Ukraine's government bonds rallied on Monday as investors saw some positi...

29th December, 2025

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New Owner, First Car: Starter Tips to Cut Car Insurance Costs

Buying your first car is exciting, but the first insurance premium can feel confusing and surprising...

29th December, 2025

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Two Chinese airlines plan Airbus jet purchases worth up to $8.2 billion

BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) - China's Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines on Monday announced plans t...

29th December, 2025

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FTSE 100 subdued as defence, mining shares slide in thin holiday trading

Dec 29 (Reuters) - London’s FTSE 100 edged lower on Monday, as prospects of a potential Russia-Ukrai...

29th December, 2025

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Azimut extends agreement with FSI on TNB fintech bank project to June 2026

Dec 29 (Reuters) - Italian asset manager Azimut said on Monday it had extended its binding agreement...

29th December, 2025

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Russian Railways plans to cut spending by 20% in 2026

MOSCOW, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The board of directors of state-owned Russian Railways has approved spend...

29th December, 2025