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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Trial of Chinese crime gangs in Italian fashion stalls amid sabotage fears

By Silvia Ognibene and Emilio Parodi PRATO, Italy, Dec 11 (Reuters) - A landmark trial in Italy of C...

11th December, 2025

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Analysis-Pokrovsk's fall will not cause frontline collapse, but weakens Ukraine in Trump's eyes

By Tom Balmforth and Yuliia Dysa KYIV, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Russia's capture of Pokrovsk appears to be...

11th December, 2025

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Trump plans envision major U.S. investment in Russia, restoring oil flows to Europe, WSJ says

MOSCOW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for peace in Ukraine includes proposal...

11th December, 2025

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UK pledges extra $2 billion NHS spend to avert Trump tariffs, FT says

Dec 11 (Reuters) - Britain has promised the United States that spending on National Health Service (...

11th December, 2025

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Proposed Russia-China pipeline needs 'tremendous work,' CNPC researcher says

BEIJING, Dec 11 (Reuters) - A proposed pipeline to carry gas from Siberia in Russia to China require...

11th December, 2025

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US dollar sags as Fed outlook undermines; Swiss franc gets SNB lift

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The dollar fell on Thursday after the Federal Reserve deliv...

11th December, 2025

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Oracle knocks stocks as Fed's message drags on dollar

By Tom Westbrook HONG KONG, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Stocks wobbled around Asia on Thursday after disappoi...

11th December, 2025

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Oil retreats as investors' focus on Ukraine, US fuel supplies

Dec 11 (Reuters) - Oil rose for a second straight session on Thursday after the U.S. seized a sancti...

11th December, 2025

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US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China-Russia drills, Tokyo says

TOKYO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. nuclear-capable bombers flew over the Sea of Japan with Japanese figh...

11th December, 2025

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UK housing market slows after tax-raising budget, RICS survey shows

MANCHESTER, England, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Britain's housing market slowed after finance minister Rache...

11th December, 2025

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Britain's looser investment advice rules to take effect in April

By Phoebe Seers LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Britain will ease rules on how financial advice is given...

11th December, 2025

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Australian leader defends social media ban as teens flaunt workarounds

By Byron Kaye SYDNEY, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged som...

11th December, 2025