MARKETS

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.

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.