MARKETS

Sentiments upbeat as Chinese GDP growth boosts global economic optimism.

China's economy recovers from a slowdown in the fourth quarter with a growth rate of 7.9 percent.

Traders upbeat as Chinese economy beats expectations and yen extends its weak run.

Rising unemployment is seen as a major challenge for Prime Minister Julia Gillard who is seeking re-election in 2013.

Investor sentiments pick up as yen resumes its weak outlook against dollar ahead of Bank of Japan's policy meet early next week.

Markets cautious as World Bank cuts its global outlook citing recovery concerns in high-income economies.

The World Bank cites slow growth in eurozone, fiscal issues in the US as some of the risk factors for global economy.

Traders cautious as World Bank slashes economic outlook citing slow recovery in developed economies.

Sentiments weaken as world's largest economy appears headed for another political standoff over debt ceiling and spending cuts.

Upbeat sentiments continue in Japanese markets as yen remains at multi-year lows against US dollar.

Japan's currency hit a two and a half year low against the US dollar as investors bet BoJ will bow to new government pressure and add trillions in new stimulus.

India's inflation rate declined primarily due to slowdown in the prices of manufacturing items.

Markets open in optimistic mood in run-up to release of eurozone industrial output figures.

Singapore increases stamp duty of residential purchases by foreigners to 15 percent from previous 10 percent.

Markets outside Japan pickup despite a weak start as traders await further US corporate earnings reports and yen weakened against the dollar.

Scientists at Manchester University say ultra-thin substance could have applications in the medical, security and aviation industries

Asian markets outside Japan fell in the week as traders looked for profit-taking and China posted mixed economic indicators

Markets upbeat as Japan announces fresh stimulus measures while Chinese economic outlook remains strong.

Holidays in connection with the Diwali festival have pulled down India's factory output in November.

China's coldest winter in 28 years has pushed up food prices, taking inflation rate to seven-month high.

The newly elected Japanese government has approved a fresh stimulus package worth 10.3 trillion yen, or $116bnm in a bid to boost the country's ailing economy in the face of continuing weak external demand.

Markets positive as China trade surplus data boost hopes of economic recovery ahead of European Central Bank and Bank of England policy meets.

Increase in exports contributed by higher shipments to US, EU, Hong Kong, ASEAN and Taiwan after dipping in November.

Markets gain as China post larger than expected trade surplus and the yen hit fresh multi-year lows against the dollar.

Barrick Gold and China National Gold failed to agree on the value of a 73.9 percent stake in African Barrick Gold.

The Energy Information Administration expects modest US oil demand rise in 2013 and 2014 while imports could drop to the lowest in over two decades

Asian markets gained in the morning after weak start as US earnings season kicked off on positive note with Alcoa

Renewed surge in Chinese economy expected to help German recovery.

Eurozone back in limelight as Chancellor Angela Merkel and PM Antonis Samaras to review Greek reform progress.