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.
India's wholesale price index beats analysts' expectations and rises to 6.84% in February. .
Japan's industrial output rises 0.3% in January as against initial reading of 1% gain, shows revised data.
New Zealand's labour market remains weak despite expansion in demand and output, leading to uneven economic economy.
Asian markets extend losses as real estate-curb fears rebound in China, but Japan gains on stimulus optimism.
Markets open lower following weak Asian performance, ahead of Italy's debt sale.
Britain will promote its retailers' overseas expansion under a two-year action plan.
Australia's consumer confidence rises as sharp interest-rate cuts over more than a year boost economic activity.
Asian markets trade weak as the yen shows signs of strength and investors consider global economic conditions.
China targets higher nuclear power production with 30 units under development.
European markets open cautious following weak Asian performance as investors await some key economic indicators.
India's central bank expected to cut benchmark rates further despite high inflation rate.
Japanese stocks continue to remain upbeat as the yen drops to record lows against the dollar.
Japan machinery orders drop sharply in January, signalling weak capital spending in the coming six to nine months.
Markets open lower as investors consider Fitch's decision to downgrade Italy citing political concerns.
Asian markets trade mixed as investors consider US monthly employment data and various Chinese economic indicators.
Fitch believes that structural reforms are not possible in the near future, given the present political uncertainty in Italy.
Most Asian stocks advance, with the Nikkei surging to record levels on continued monetary easing optimism.
US February unemployment rate falls to 7.7 percent, the lowest since December 2008.
China's wine drinking surges by 142.1 percent to 159.25 million cases during 2007-2011, says a study.
Markets advance on stronger-than-expected China trade data ahead of key US employment figures.
The US oil imports rise 12.3 percent in January while sales to Europe, China, Japan and Brazil decline.
Japan's economy expands 0.2 percent in fourth quarter, but widening current account deficit remains a challenge to Shinzo Abe.
Asian markets report mixed response as China posts an unexpected trade surplus for February.
Markets edge higher as traders await policy decisions from European Central Bank and Bank of England.
Australia's coal exports have been hurt by closing of ports and mines due to flooding in Queensland.
Most markets across the region trade lower, although Nikkei hits record high on yen weakness.