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.
Concerns over the future of Fed's asset purchase programme trigger fresh uncertainties in the financial markets.
Bourses open lower as US debt ceiling and market overheating concerns set in after the previous day's multi-month high rally.
China's services sector growth adds to signs of economic recovery in the world's second-largest economy.
Economic indicators from the US and China lift the optimism of a global economic recovery.
Traders optimistic on 2013's first session as global economic concerns ease after House of Representatives passes budget.
A number of recent data indicate that China's economy is recovering after seven consecutive quarters of slowdown.
Traders remain positive as 2013 points to better prospects for equity markets.
M&A activity declines in 2012 due to global economic uncertainty.
Stocks trade in narrow volumes as major bourses remain shut.
Most of the Asian bourses post annual gains as the year 2012 comes to a close.
Domestic demand, rather than exports, driving Chinese growth.
Markets trade positive on final working day of year, but remain wary of US 'fiscal cliff' talks
Government to redraft bill and submit it again to raise tax rate.
Industrial output in November declines 1.7 percent and consumer prices fall 0.1 percent.
Stocks gain following strong Asian cues but traders look to the US lawmakers for a last-minute 'fiscal cliff' deal.
Under Ratan Tata, group acquired high-profile British brands, including Jaguar Land Rover.
Asian markets extend gains as the Yen dropped to a more than two-year low on monetary easing hopes.
South Korea lowers 2013 growth forecast to 3 percent from 4.3 percent.
Traders remain wary as US lawmakers struggle to clinch a last-minute deal to avert fiscal crisis.
US President Barack Obama had cut short his Christmas holiday in Hawaii to resume talks in Washington over how to avoid the 'fiscal cliff'.
Traders remain cautious on US budget concerns as lawmakers struggle to settle differences before the deadline.
Emerging economies such as India and Russia to surpass Britain by 2020.
Asian markets gain as traders remain upbeat on yen's weakness against dollar and euro.
Incoming PM Shinzo Abe wants Bank of Japan to reset inflation target to 2%.
Asian stocks remain volatile as US budget concerns weigh on investor sentiments
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