MARKETS

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.

European markets open higher ahead of eurozone fourth-quarter GDP data and ECB meeting.

Australia's fourth-quarter GDP growth highlights increased public investments and exports.

Asian markets cheer US data as Japan and Australia indices reach fresh multi-year highs.

Eurozone services sector continues to decline on persistent weakness in France, Italy and Spain.

Markets open higher as traders await regional service-sector data amid eurozone finance ministers meet.

China's defence spending growth rate has slowed down in 2013, underlining the recent slowdown in the economy.

China's February services sector PMI indicates moderate recovery for the Chinese economy.

Markets recover from the previous session as traders speculate on China's economic forecasts and Japan's stimulus promises.

Spanish unemployment rise is smallest in five years, raising hopes of recovery.

Markets open lower as traders consider the US sequester, Italian political concerns and Chinese property curbs.

South Korea's inflation rate falls on weak domestic consumption and strong currency.

Asian markets slip as speculations of tighter controls over the real estate sector in China dampen sentiments.