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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Sterling edges up as markets await BoE signals on rate outlook

By Stefano Rebaudo April 30 (Reuters) - Sterling edged up against the U.S. dollar on Thursday with i...

30th April, 2026

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Petronas and Japan's ENEOS Xplora agree on 10% stake in Malaysia LNG plant

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Reuters) - Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas said it has signed definiti...

30th April, 2026

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TotalEnergies and Nextnorth begin building $300 million Philippine solar farm

By America Hernandez PARIS, April 30 - French oil major TotalEnergies and Philippine renewables deve...

30th April, 2026

Image for UK engineering group Weir slides after quarterly order intake decline
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UK engineering group Weir slides after quarterly order intake decline

April 30 (Reuters) - Weir Group reported a fall in first-quarter orders on Thursday, sending shares...

30th April, 2026

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Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says stolen by Russia won't unload in Israel, media report

TEL AVIV, April 30 (Reuters) - A vessel carrying grain that Ukraine says was stolen by Russia will n...

30th April, 2026

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Italy's economy grows 0.2% q/q in Q1, slightly more than expected

ROME, April 30 (Reuters) - The Italian economy grew by 0.2% in the first quarter of this year from t...

30th April, 2026

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Remy breaks years of sales declines and still disappoints

By Emma Rumney LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Remy Cointreau reported positive annual sales on Thursda...

30th April, 2026

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Macron paves way for top official to lead French central bank

PARIS, April 30 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday changed his chief of staff,...

30th April, 2026

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Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected

MOSCOW, April 30 (Reuters) - Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that th...

30th April, 2026

Image for UK's Metro Bank keeps annual outlook after strong first-quarter lending performance
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UK's Metro Bank keeps annual outlook after strong first-quarter lending performance

April 30 (Reuters) - Britain's Metro Bank reaffirmed its fiscal year 2026 outlook on Thursday, encou...

30th April, 2026

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Syngenta sees strong growth in China as Q1 sales rise

ZURICH, April 30 (Reuters) - Swiss-based seeds and agrochemicals company Syngenta Group on Thursday...

30th April, 2026

Image for UK's SIG warns of first-half profit fall as construction slump drags on
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UK's SIG warns of first-half profit fall as construction slump drags on

April 30 (Reuters) - British building material supplier SIG warned of lower first-half profit after...

30th April, 2026