MARKETS

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.

European markets open weak as investors remain cautious ahead of Cypriot parliament's bailout vote.

India's central bank has lowered the interest rates as expected by economists and the finance ministry.

Rio Tinto plans to go ahead with expansion plans despite concerns on falling iron ore prices.

Asian markets pick up from the previous session's slump as investors await the Cypriot parliament's decision.

China's arms exports surge 162 percent between 2008 and 2012 from previous five-year period, says SIPRI.

Investors worry that the deposit levy plan on Cyprus could set a precedence for other bailout packages.

The deal requires Cyprus to trim deficit, shrink banking sector and increase taxes.

Most Asian markets retreat but Japan continues to trade higher as parliament approves Bank of Japan governor.

Pound sees biggest jump since July before broadcast of ITV interview with Bank of England governor that warns recent fall has gone too far.

The European Union Summit have debated the issues of jobs, growth and spending cuts in the region.

Markets open mixed as investors await more US indicators for further economic recovery signs.

Markets open higher as investors await further US economic data after the recent retail sales upturn.