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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TikTok monitored Grindr activity through third-party tracker, privacy group alleges

By Leo Marchandon Dec 17 (Reuters) - A privacy advocacy group, noyb, filed complaints to Austria's d...

17th December, 2025

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Monzo shareholders push to oust chair over CEO's exit, FT reports

Dec 17 (Reuters) - Some shareholders of British mobile bank Monzo are pushing to bring back the comp...

17th December, 2025

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Morning Bid: UK inflation final hurdle before BoE verdict

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee All eyes in the European session...

17th December, 2025

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Global coal demand hit record high this year but is set to decline by 2030, IEA says

LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Global coal demand reached a record high in 2025 but is expected to decli...

17th December, 2025

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Agentic AI race by British banks raises new risks for regulator

By Phoebe Seers and Kirstin Ridley LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - A race among banks to adopt agentic AI...

17th December, 2025

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EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports, crack down on attempted evasion

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Dec 17 - The European Union will expand its carbon border levy - a fee char...

17th December, 2025

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Blackstone leads investment in data-security firm Cyera at $9 billion valuation, WSJ reports

Dec 16 (Reuters) - Blackstone is leading a $400 million investment in Cyera that values the Israeli...

17th December, 2025

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Dollar nears 2-1/2-month low as labour data leaves rate path uncertain

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was steady on Wednesday and near its...

17th December, 2025

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Russia-China Far Eastern gas route construction progressing, China ambassador to Russia tells RIA

Dec 17 (Reuters) - Construction is progressing on a planned Far Eastern route to supply Russian natu...

17th December, 2025

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Trading Day: U.S. unemployment casts its shadow

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Wall Street mostly fell on Tuesday - the Nasd...

17th December, 2025

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Stock indexes fall on AI angst while gold and silver rise with oil

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Asia shares were hesitant on Wednesday after a mixed U.S. j...

17th December, 2025

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European lawmakers vote for scheme to improve access to abortions

PARIS, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The EU's parliament will vote on Wednesday on a scheme that would enable w...

17th December, 2025