European Markets Open Lower on Wall Street Cues
Investors cautious as US Federal Reserve hints at exit from the bond-buying programme.
Asian Markets Subdued as Fed Hints End to Bond-Buying
The dollar gains strength as the Fed indicates an exit from bond-buying programme.
Zurich Insurance Profit Drops on Tough Market Conditions
Zurich's capitalisation ratio under Swiss rules has risen to 185% as of January, 2013, compared to 178% six months ago.
Aviva New Business Value Rises on Higher Growth in Asia and UK
Aviva takes a £54m hit on restructuring costs in the first quarter.
European Markets Edge Lower on Eurozone Concerns
Investors will be tracking a raft of data coming in from the US.
Asian Markets Mixed as Nikkei Sheds Early Gains on Weak Earnings
Japanese banking stocks pull the Nikkei down despite stronger GDP data.
Severn Trent Cites Undervaluation to Reject £5bn Bid from Pension Funds
British water utilities Yorkshire Water and Thames Water have attracted foreign investor-attention in the past.
Allianz Profit Surges on Business Growth Across Segments
Allianz posts 6.6% rise in quarterly revenues, a new record in the conglomerate's history.
European Markets Down as France Slips into Recession [VIDEO]
French economy falls back after economic activity shrinks for third time over four quarters.
Nikkei Surges Above 15,000 Mark, Rest of Asia Mixed
The US dollar moves past the 102 yen mark, hovering closer to its 52-week high of 102.43 yen.
EU Unity at Stake as Support Fast Declining- Pew Survey [VIDEO]
Economic crisis creating centrifugal forces pulling apart public opinion, says Pew survey.
Babcock Profit Jumps on Strong Defence Sales
The group's bid pipeline rises to £15.5bn at the beginning of April from £9.5bn in 2012.
European Markets Gain Ahead of Economic Data [VIDEO]
Markets climb as investors await string of macro economic data from eurozone.
Asian Markets Outside China Rise After Positive US Retail Data
The US retail sales pick-up in April compares to a drop in March, suggesting growth in the world's largest economy.
India's Trade Gap Widens as Gold Imports Jump to 138% in April
The world's top importer of gold posts a 138% increase in gold and silver imports in April.
EU and IMF Paves Way for Next Portugal Bailout [VIDEO]
Western Europe's poorest economy is working hard to fight recession and record unemployment levels.
European Markets Mixed After Lower-Than-Forecast China Data
China's industrial output and retail sales data fail to cheer European markets.
Asia Markets Outside Japan Retreat on Cautious Trades
Most Asian markets fall but Japanese stocks buck the trend on weak yen.
India’s Industrial Production Rises to 2.5% in March
Industry bodies seek further monetary easing to spur growth.
Co-Op Bank CEO Resigns on Moody’s Government Bailout Warning
Barry Tootell steps down following Moody's downgrade of bank's deposit and senior debt ratings to Ba3, from A3.
European Shares Soar to 5 Year Highs
Bullish sentiment prevails across European markets as investors look for cues from policy measures and corporate earnings.
Japanese Stocks Rally as Dollar Breaks 100-Yen Mark
Japanese firms' shares zoom on the back of weak yen which is boosting exports.
