MARKETS

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.

Japanese exports drop as Yen breaks recent weak run against the Dollar.

Commercial shows people being 'shot' by a sniper in the street, taken to a morgue and locked in a coffin before being driven to the Cuisinella store.

Bank of America has reached a $10bn agreement with mortgage agency Fannie Mae to settle claims the bank sold the US government-sponsored enterprise toxic mortgage bonds in the eight years leading up to the global financial crisis.

US economic concerns return after Fed's meeting minutes and further political wrangling indications.

Traders turn to profit-taking following a recent rally on the back of 'fiscal cliff' solution and weak Yen.

Sales of Ferrari and Maserati cars - once the symbol of the rich and successful - have hit the skids in their native Italy.

Role of emerging economies and shale production in oil prices may not be as significant as expected.

US unemployment rate remains stable in December, indicating a weak growth in the labour market.

Markets upbeat as US lawmakers avert "fiscal cliff" crisis and China economic indicators point to better outlook.

HSBC China Services PMI indicates slow pace of growth in December which contradicts with the earlier official data.

Minutes of the Federal Reserve's December policy meeting reflect members' concerns over continuation of the asset-purchasing programme.

Availability of cheap finance and ongoing economic recovery in the US boost car sales.