MARKETS

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.

A meeting between Obama and congressional leaders fails to avert $85bn spending cuts, which could harm US and global economy.

Asian stocks advanced this week as Japan's central bank chief nomination cheered investors despite European and US concerns

Markets open lower as traders consider US spending cut talks and disappointing China manufacturing data.

Consumer prices continued to decline in January, making its difficult for Japan to reach its 2 percent inflation target in the near future.

Markets remain mixed as official and private sector China manufacturing surveys indicate slower growth in February.

More money to be spent on infrastructure projects and rural schemes.

Vehicles, iron and steel, electronics equipment, semiconductors and auto parts help growth.

Markets set to close month higher after Shinzo Abe appoints Haruhiko Kuroda as BoJ governor.

Markets pick up from previous session's drop as Ben Bernanke's stimulus reassurances ease US economic concerns.

Sluggish retail sales underline need for further government help.

Markets pick up from slump following Italy election deadlock as US Federal Reserve chief defends monetary stimulus plan.

Associated British Foods worst food company, according to Oxfam's scorecard of 'Big 10'.

Fears of inconclusive Italian election results have cast doubts over direction of eurozone's recovery efforts.

Apple dethrones Rolls-Royce for business superbrands crown and Rolex tops consumer choice.

Markets open positive but remain cautious after Moody's UK downgrade ahead of Italy election results

Reports that ADB chief Haruhiko Kuroda could be next BoJ chief push yen down against dollar.

Asian stocks posted mixed performance this week, as yen remained volatile and global concerns rebounded

The sharp rise in business confidence indicates that Germany is regaining economic optimism.

Markets recover from losses as traders await key German IFO business climate index.

Singapore's fourth quarter GDP growth is boosted by a rebound in the manufacturing sector.

Asian markets trade lower as weak eurozone economic indicators sparked concerns on the bloc's recovery.

Markets open on weak sentiments as US Federal Reserve's meeting-minutes point to stimulus measure concerns.

Traders cautious as US Federal Reserve's policy meeting minutes fuel stimulus concerns and commodity prices drop.

European markets open weak as investors look to consolidate the previous session's gains.

London elbows out Hong Kong for most expensive office space in the world for the first time since 2008.

Japan's trade deficit rises 10 percent to £11.3bn as imports become costly on weak yen.