Australia's Consumer Confidence at Two-Year High in March on Sharp Rate Cuts
Australia's consumer confidence rises as sharp interest-rate cuts over more than a year boost economic activity.
Goldman Sachs to Advise Germany's RWE on DEA Sale
RWE is looking to offload its oil and gas exploration unit as it plans more investment in renewable energy.
China to Raise Nuclear Power Capacity by 20% in 2013
China targets higher nuclear power production with 30 units under development.
India's Industrial Output Expands 2.4% in January
India's central bank expected to cut benchmark rates further despite high inflation rate.
UK Fraud Office Probes HP's Autonomy Acquisition
HP accuses Autonomy of serious accounting improprieties and disclosure failures.
UK House Prices Broadly Stable Despite Sales at Two-and-a-Half Year High - Rics
The UK home sales are yet to reach levels seen before the financial crisis, says Rics
Alibaba Insider Jonathan Lu to Replace Founder Jack Ma as New CEO
Alibaba is planning to go public within the next 12 months.
City Jobs Up 11% in February on Improved Business Confidence
Newly available City jobs rises to 2,583 in February from 2,331 in January, giving a promising start to the year.
Japan Machinery Orders Decline 13% in January
Japan machinery orders drop sharply in January, signalling weak capital spending in the coming six to nine months.
CBI Suggests UK Economic Recovery through Housing Boost
CBI expects the Budget on 20 March to be fiscally neutral and the economy to grow at a rate of 0.3 percent in first-quarter of 2013.
Banking Commission Urges Higher Leverage Ratio for UK Banks
The banking commission demands the inclusion of legal powers for the breakup of banks that violate ring-fencing rules.
Fitch Cuts Italy's Credit Rating to BBB+ on Political Uncertainty
Fitch believes that structural reforms are not possible in the near future, given the present political uncertainty in Italy.
US Non-Farm Payrolls Rise by 236,000 in February, Unemployment Rate at 4-Year Low
US February unemployment rate falls to 7.7 percent, the lowest since December 2008.
Esure Seeks £1.1bn IPO Valuation at London Stock Exchange
Esure is set to enter FTSE 250 index with a flotation price in the range between 240p to 310p per share.
China's Wine Consumption to Increase Further, but at Slower Pace
China's wine drinking surges by 142.1 percent to 159.25 million cases during 2007-2011, says a study.
US Trade Deficit Widens 16.5% in January
The US oil imports rise 12.3 percent in January while sales to Europe, China, Japan and Brazil decline.
Japan Escapes Recession with 0.2% Economic Growth in Fourth Quarter
Japan's economy expands 0.2 percent in fourth quarter, but widening current account deficit remains a challenge to Shinzo Abe.
Adidas Slips to Loss in Fourth - Quarter on Reebok Writedown
Adidas shares gain as investors expect better sales and bottom-line results in 2013.
BT to Create 1,000 Jobs in Pan-UK Fibre Broadband Project
BT's £2.5bn fibre rollout project to provide high-speed broadband services across the country.
BCC Slashes 2013 UK Growth Forecast to 0.6%
BCC expects medium-term improvement, reaching 2.2 percent in 2015.
Australia's Trade Deficit Widens 54% in January as Bad Weather Hits Coal Exports
Australia's coal exports have been hurt by closing of ports and mines due to flooding in Queensland.
India Approves AirAsia's $15 Million Joint Venture with Tata Group
AirAsia becomes the first foreign firm to enter India's aviation sector as its joint venture with Tatas gets government nod.
UK House Prices up 0.5% in February - Halifax
Halifax survey records positive February data for the housing sector, indicating signs of recovery.
Samsung Electronics Invests $112 Million for 3% Stake in Sharp
Samsung takes 3.04 percent stake in the struggling Japanese firm in a third-party allotment deal.
Australia's Economy Grows 0.6% in Fourth Quarter on Public Spending and Exports
Australia's fourth-quarter GDP growth highlights increased public investments and exports.
Payday Loan Industry to Face Advertising Restrictions
The new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) boasts tough powers over consumer credit industry.
UK Food Inflation Falls to 5-Month Low in February
However, shop price inflation rises as non-food chains withdraw post-Christmas sales discounts.
Eurozone Services Sector Contracts Further in February - Markit PMI
Eurozone services sector continues to decline on persistent weakness in France, Italy and Spain.
Jaguar Land Rover to Launch 8 New Models in 2013, to Double Jobs at i54 Plant
Jaguar Land Rover announces further investments in product development and engine manufacturing.
UK February Retail Sales Rise at Fastest Pace in 3 Years, Says BRC
Retail sales surge in February on higher demand for big-ticket items and household articles.
