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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Spain probes whether swine fever outbreak was caused by lab leak

By Charlie Devereux and Joan Faus MADRID/BARCELONA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The Catalonia regional governm...

8th December, 2025

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UK stocks post weekly declines as energy and financials lag

Dec 5 (Reuters) - UK's FTSE 100 edged lower on Friday, logging a sharp weekly decline, dragged down...

8th December, 2025

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UK's Trustpilot rejects allegations in short-seller report

Dec 5 (Reuters) - Global review platform Trustpilot said on Friday it rejected allegations made by s...

8th December, 2025

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France asks Brussels for state-aid approval for nuclear projects

PARIS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - A request for approval has been sent to the European Commission for a state...

8th December, 2025

Image for Magnum Ice Cream's reference price for market debut set at 12.80 euros, Euronext says
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Magnum Ice Cream's reference price for market debut set at 12.80 euros, Euronext says

Dec 5 (Reuters) - The Magnum Ice Cream Company's reference price was set at 12.80 euros ($14.89) per...

8th December, 2025

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EU risks slow demise of aluminium industry if carbon tax not scrapped, Constellium CEO says

Dec 5 (Reuters) - The European Union should drop a looming carbon border tax that risks pushing its...

8th December, 2025

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X gets $140 million EU fine for breaching content rules but TikTok settles

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's social media company X was fined 120 million...

8th December, 2025

Image for Ukraine GDP warrant proposal likely enticing to many holders, Citi says
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Ukraine GDP warrant proposal likely enticing to many holders, Citi says

By Libby George LONDON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Ukraine's latest bid to swap its GDP warrants for new bond...

8th December, 2025

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AB InBev to acquire 85% stake in beverage maker BeatBox for $490 million

Dec 5 (Reuters) - Anheuser-Busch InBev on Friday said it plans to acquire a majority stake in the U....

8th December, 2025

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Barclays explores bid for British wealth manager Evelyn, sources say

(Corrects spelling of first name of Barclays executive in paragraph 8) By Amy-Jo Crowley and Charlie...

8th December, 2025

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Ukraine's GDP-linked debt holder group pushes back decision on support for restructuring plan

LONDON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - A key group of Ukraine's creditors said on Friday more time was needed to...

8th December, 2025

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EU's von der Leyen, Germany's Merz say they held 'constructive' talks with Belgian PM De Wever on Russian frozen assets

BRUSSELS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor...

8th December, 2025