Headlines
Zara turns to AI to generate fashion imagery using real-life models
By Helen Reid LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Zara has become the latest fast-fashion retailer to use AI...
18th December, 2025
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.
Finance
BNP Paribas in exclusive talks to buy Mercedes-Benz's car-leasing unit in $1.2 billion deal
By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS, Dec 18 (Reuters) - BNP Paribas is in exclusive talks with German carmaker...
18th December, 2025
Finance
Exclusive-Lufthansa projects 6% long-haul flight growth in 2026 as pursues turnaround
By Joanna Plucinska and Ilona Wissenbach FRANKFURT, Dec 18 (Reuters) - German airline group Lufthans...
18th December, 2025
Finance
Bank of England cuts rates in tight vote, sterling rises
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday after a narrow vote b...
18th December, 2025
Finance
Russia says commission on Ukraine war damages has no legal force for Moscow
MOSCOW, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that an International Claims C...
18th December, 2025
Headlines
Russia's central bank says it will sue European banks in Russian court over frozen assets
MOSCOW, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank said on Thursday that it will sue European banks in...
18th December, 2025
Finance
Bank of England cuts rates after tight vote but signals caution over further moves
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday after a narrow vote by...
18th December, 2025
Headlines
Lucasfilm wins bid to throw out UK lawsuit over 'resurrection' of 'Star Wars' character
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Disney unit Lucasfilm on Thursday won its bid to throw out a London lawsu...
18th December, 2025
Headlines
Volkswagen pushing ahead with German cost-cutting, brand boss says
BERLIN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Volkswagen is making progress with its cost-cutting drive, the head of th...
18th December, 2025
Headlines
New Czech government looking at several CEZ buyout options, minister says
By Jan Lopatka and Jason Hovet PRAGUE, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The new Czech government is looking at sev...
18th December, 2025
Headlines
Germany launches 30 billion euro fund to mobilise private investment
BERLIN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Germany unveiled the "Deutschlandfonds" on Wednesday, a 30 billion euro (...
18th December, 2025
Headlines
Rheinmetall, ICEYE partner on $2 billion German army order for space sector
BERLIN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - German defence company Rheinmetall has partnered with satellite maker ICE...
18th December, 2025