Asian Markets Leap on European and UK Central Bank Decisions
However, markets are waiting for US job figures, which could have an impact on Federal Reserve bond programme.
German Machinery Output to Plummet To Four-Year Low in 2013
Industry body VDMA revises 2013 output forecast to -1%.
UK House Prices Rise at Fastest Annual Pace Since 2010
Halifax data shows prices in the three months ending in June were 3.7% higher than a year ago.
European Markets Rise Ahead of Crucial Central Bank Meetings
The ECB and the BoE are expected to keep interest-rates unchanged.
Asian Markets Outside Japan Jump on Upbeat US Data
Markets looking forward to ECB meeting after positive US job figures.
Ireland's Unemployment Rate Tumbles to New Three-Year Low
Jobless benefit claimants were down to a seasonally adjusted 433,900 in June.
Cabinet Secretary Sir Jeremy Heywood Warns of 20-Year Battle To Fix Britain's Economy
Heywood says the UK will have to endure "at least" four more years of austerity measures.
European Markets Down On Turmoil in Greece and Portugal
Portugal's government could collapse while Greece's bailout stands threatened.
Bank of Cyprus to Cut Surplus Staff in Bid to Slash Costs
Voluntary retirement scheme set to ease costs of absorbing workers from defunct Laiki Bank.
Asian Markets Fall On Weak Chinese Services Growth Data
HSBC expects slower services growth as China's VAT reforms take time to percolate.
Ocado To Profit from Online Shopping Growth Despite H1 Loss
Sales rise 15.6% during the first-half.
China's ICBC Beats Bank of America to No 1 Spot
Britain's HSBC stands fourth in rankings by The Banker magazine.
European Markets Open Mixed Despite Positive US and Eurozone Data
Markets cautious despite encouraging data indicating rebound in economies.
Asian Markets Open Mixed Despite Positive US and Eurozone Factory Data
China's weak factory output figures continue to affect market sentiments.
Eurozone PMI Hits 16-Month High, Factory Activity Poised For Growth in Q3
Markit eurozone manufacturing PMI hits a 16-month high in June at 48.8.
Greece to Resume Talks With Lenders for €8.1bn Bailout
Greece to hold talks with IMF, European Central Bank and European Commission.
European Markets Nudge Higher on Eurozone Factory Activity Data
Investors to track PMI data from Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
Merrill Lynch Wanted Anglo Irish Bank Shut, Reveals New Recording
Brian Cowen's government 'disregarded' Merrill Lynch's advice.
Asian Markets Weekly Review: Nikkei Outshines Asian Indices in Q2 as Growth Concerns Weigh on Shanghai
Japanese Nikkei finishes 10.32% higher while Shanghai Composite loses 11.51%.
French Consumer Spending Rebounds in May but Morale Hits Record Low
Households spent more on food and cars in May. But the French are more cynical than ever about their future living conditions.
China's Central Bank Will Adjust Liquidity To Tackle Cash Crunch
PBOC Governor Zhou Xiaochuan says monetary policy settings are fitting.
European Markets Open Higher After Brussels Summit Success
Markets spurred by encouraging economic data from many European countries.
Asian Markets Outside China Open Higher on Positive Japanese Data
Stocks rally on positive Japanese data and further easing of Fed fears.
Low Prices and Soft Demand Force Australian Miners to Axe 1,000 Jobs
9,000 mining jobs slashed in Queensland and NSW over the past year.
Germany's Jobless Levels Drop as Country Hits Road To Recovery
Number of unemployed falls by 12,000 in June to 2.943 million.
US First Quarter Growth Rate Revised To 1.8% From 2.4%
Except construction and government, all other sectors losing momentum.
European Markets Open Flat Despite Bank Rescue Deal
Most indices flat as markets ignore EU agreement on troubled banks.
Asian Markets Bounce Back After China and Fed Fears Ease
Chinese firms' rising profits and easing concerns over Fed bond purchases push up stocks.
The World Is Not Ready Yet For A Fed Taper
Pimco's Bill Gross opines Fed's plan may be too hasty, while Matthew Lynn says the world has reasons to worry.
France's Austerity Drive Pushes Country into Recession
Insee confirms France's first-quarter GDP contracted by 0.2%.
