MARKETS

The yen's retreat from a four-year low has pulled down the Nikkei stock average.

Markets open positive taking cues from a surprise jump in China's imports data.

China's March trade deficit widens on import surge indicating improved domestic demand.

China's March imports rise unexpectedly, leaving a surprise trade deficit for the country.

European markets open positive on indication of a solid US corporate earnings season.

China's CPI inflation slows down in March to 2.1 percent, below analysts' target of 2.5 percent.

Japanese stocks continue to gain from BoJ's stimulus that weakened the yen to the near-100 level against the dollar.

European Markets edge higher as investors remain optimistic on further stimulus hopes.

Most Asian markets decline as US employment data failed to meet investor expectations.

Asian stocks outside Japan retreat on weak economic data, Korean tensions and China bird flu fears.

Markets remain muted as investors await nonfarm payrolls data for further indications on US economic health.

The Nikkei tops 13,000 mark for first time since 2008 on BoJ's aggressive monetary policy decisions.

The producer price data gives an added reason for the ECB to consider a rate cut at its next meeting.

European markets pick up as investors await policy decision from European Central Bank and Bank of England.

BoJ unveils aggressive monetary policies in its latest meeting as expected by the market.

Asian markets weak after disappointing US economic data as investors await BoJ policy meet to conclude.

Anonymous political graffiti artist reported to have died from poisoning or suicide.

European markets trade lower as Italian political impasse continues and Verizon denies Vodafone take over speculation.

Activity in the Chinese non-manufacturing sector rises in line with the ongoing economic rebound.

Most Asian markets edge higher as investors await Bank of Japan's policy meet amid monetary easing optimism.

Asian stocks trade higher but investors remain cautious as weak US manufacturing data sparks recovery concerns.

Asian stocks trade lower as Bank of Japan's Tankan survey and China's official manufacturing PMI misses expectations.

Asian stocks advance in the week as US economic hopes helped investors to look past eurozone concerns.

Asian markets remain mixed in thin holiday trading, as weak Japanese economic indicators reinforce stimulus optimism.

The eurozone crisis and uncertainties over the Cyprus bailout have hurt business sentiments in the country.

Lower exports and a weak yen continue to hurt South Korea's economy.

European markets edge higher as Cypriot banks set to reopen after the bailout negotiations

Depositors to face strict controls on card transactions, daily withdrawals, money transfers abroad and cashing of cheques.

Asian markets trade lower as investors await Cypriot banks to reopen and Italian political concerns rebound.