China Reinforces Ban on Housing Sales on Rural Land
Move impacts Urban dwellers eyeing cheaper rural property.
Asian Markets Weekly Review: Shanghai Composite Outperforms Regional Indices
Japanese Nikkei strikes six-month high while Chinese equities reform boost.
Oil Futures Rise Amid Uncertainty Surrounding Iran Nuclear Talks
Iran could export up to one million barrels of oil per day when sanctions ease.
Gold Prices Set to Drop as US Economic Recovery Gains Momentum
Improving US economy will boost US dollar and pull down gold prices.
Hong Kong's Gaw Capital and South Korean Investors Buy M&S HQ Building
Irish firm D2 Private sells office tower Waterside House for $321m.
European Markets Fall on Renewed Federal Reserve QE Taper Fears
Investors expecting positive US jobs data with trimming of $85bn-a-month bond-buying anticipated soon.
Asian Markets Outside Japan Hit By Renewed Federal Reserve QE Taper Fears
Downbeat China factory activity data adds to the gloom.
UAE-owned Cepsa to Acquire TSX-listed Coastal Energy for $2.2bn
Deal will boost Cepsa's exploration and production capabilities in Southeast Asia.
JPMorgan Exits China Everbright IPO Amid Hiring Practices Probe
US authorities are probing JPMorgan's hiring practices in China.
European Markets Mixed Ahead of Federal Reserve's October Meeting Minutes
BoE will release the minutes of its latest MPC meeting at 9:30 hrs GMT.
Asian Markets Outside China Trade Lower on Downbeat Global Growth Forecasts
Dovish comments by Fed chief Ben Bernanke fail to boost regional sentiment.
US Mayors Warn of Stagnant Growth in a Third of US Cities
About a third of US metros to report stagnant or negative economic growth.
Galleon Founder Raj Rajaratnam's Insider Trading Conviction Stands
A US federal appeals court refuses to re-examine May 2011 conviction.
China to Draw Over $100bn in Foreign Direct Investments in 2013
Foreign investment in China up 5.8% in the first ten months to $97bn.
European Markets Drop Ahead of Fed Reserve Chief Ben Bernanke's Speech
German ZEW economic survey's results due at 10:00 hrs GMT.
Asian Markets Mixed on Fed Speak and Carl Icahn's Comments
Activist investor Carl Icahn says he is 'very cautious' on the stock market.
Libya Resumes Gas Exports to Italy After Protestors Leave Mellitah Port
85% of Libya's oil is exported to Europe and its biggest regional customer is Italy.
Iberia's Depressed Property Markets Find Willing Investors in China and Russia
Buyers get residence and travel permits against a €500,000 real estate investment.
Italian Court Rejects House Arrest Bid by Ex-UBS Chief Raoul Weil
Weil, accused of helping Americans evade taxes, could be extradited to the US.
Asian Markets Outside Japan and Australia Gain on China Reforms Push
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index finishes 628 points higher.
European Markets Drop Ahead of Cues from US Federal Reserve
Fed Chief Ben Bernanke will speak on 19 December.
NSA Spying Scandal Dents US Business Prospects in China
Foreign firms reluctant to continue buying American products.
Asian Markets Weekly Review: Japanese Nikkei Surges 7.6%
US Senate could vote on Fed Vice Chair Janet Yellen's nomination next week.
JPMorgan Reaches $4.5bn Mortgage Securities Settlement with 21 Investors
Deal not linked to $13bn tentative settlement struck with US Department of Justice.
Oil Futures Mixed on Demand-Supply Mismatch Concerns
Brent draws support from Libya outage and Janet Yellen's dovish stance.
Gold Prices to Oscillate Next Week as Investors Await Cues
Analysts are divided over the duration of the Janet Yellen-sparked bullion rally.
Janet Yellen: Fed Reserve To Trim QE When US Economy Sustains Job Growth
Yellen faces questions on QE and a possible housing bubble during her senate testimony.
Italy's Monte Paschi's Shares Drop as Disappointing Q3 Results Can Impact 2014 Stock Sale
MPS has to carry out a €2.5bn stock sale in 2014 to avoid nationalisation.
European Markets Mixed Despite Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen's Dovish Stance
Janet Yellen supports the US Fed's ultra-easy monetary policy.
Asian Markets Rally on Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen's Comments
Yellen says the Fed will not trim its massive bond-buying programme anytime soon.