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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.

Philippines exits from junk status and hopes to achieve 8.5% economic growth by 2016.

European markets edge higher, mirroring global equities, as improved US economic data offset lingering eurozone concerns.

Deal takes almost half of trade exchanges between Brazil and China out of US dollar zone.

Asian markets pick up as better-than-expected US economic data offset Cyprus and eurozone concerns.

The BRICS nations will discuss ways to tackle under-development and currency fluctuations.

European markets edge higher but investors cautious on concerns that Cyprus bailout model could be repeated.

Cyprus extends bank closure period in order to avoid mass withdrawals in connection with the bailout.

South Korea's export-oriented economy is affected by weak growth in China, its largest export destination.

European markets rise, mirroring Asian stocks, as Nicosia's last-minute bailout deal boost sentiments across the region.

Cyprus wins last-minute bailout deal as eurozone finance ministers agree on an alternative proposal to generate funds.

Asian stocks recover as eurozone finance ministers approve Cyprus' bailout deal with its international lenders.

The sale of Cypriot banks' branches in Greece are part of the island's alternative plan to secure bailout deal.

Asian markets pull back as eurozone fears return with concerns of a looming fiscal crisis in Cyprus.

OECD projects China to grow at 8.5% in 2013 and is on track to become the world's biggest economy by 2016.

Markets weak as Cyprus bailout and eurozone concerns dampen investor sentiments.

Britain comes in the third position at the international box office market with ticket sales amounting to $1.7bn in 2012.

Asian markets trade mixed as investors remain cautious on the Cyprus bailout concerns and weak eurozone indicators.

The Central Bank Governor of Cyprus said on Thursday (March 21st) that a solution to the country's impasse was expected by Monday (March 25th).

European markets open lower as the continuing Cyprus bailout concerns offset improved China manufacturing PMI data.

The new plan is expected to include a levy on bank deposits over €100,000 and nationalising pension funds.

China's manufacturing activity accelerates in March due to an increase in output and new export orders.

Asian markets advance as China manufacturing shows improvement, ahead of a key Bank of Japan briefing.

The Cypriot parliament Tuesday rejected a proposed levy on bank savings as a condition for an EU-IMF bailout, leaving an uncertain outlook for the country's economy.

European markets pick up as investors await further developments on Cyprus bailout plan and the UK Budget.

Emergency bank holidays in Cyprus affected customers in cyberspace who were greeted on Tuesday (March 19th) with messages saying online transfers were suspended.

Asian markets cautious as the Cypriot parliament's decision to reject bailout plan stoked fresh eurozone fears.