EU Ministers Agree on ECB as Banking Supervisor [VIDEO]
Overseer to have wide-ranging powers including on licences and sanctions.
Asian Markets Up on Fed Stimulus Announcement
Asian markets gain as the US Federal Reserve's stimulus announcements boost sentiments.
European Stocks Rise on Hopes of Fed Stimulus
Stocks look set to rise for eighth session in a row.
BHP Billiton to Sell Stakes in Browse Project to PetroChina
BHP Billiton has agreed to sell its stakes in Browse gas export project in Australia to Chinese firm PetroChina
Asian Stocks Gain as Traders Wait for Fed Meeting to Conclude
Asian markets rise in the morning as traders wait for the conclusion of US Federal Reserve's policy meet.
European Markets Positive Ahead of the US Fed Meeting
European markets steady in opening minutes.
Etihad Airways to Buy Stake in India's Kingfisher Airlines
UAE's Etihad Airways will reportedly acquire 48% stake in struggling carrier Kingfisher.
Asian Stocks Mixed Ahead of US Federal Reserve Meeting
Asian markets remain mixed as traders await the US Federal Reserve's meeting on hopes of more stimulus measures.
European Stocks Down as Eurozone Concerns Rebound
Concerns of political crisis in Italy and a weak German economy pull down markets.
China's Exports Disappoint as Global Demand Weakens
China's exports rise 2.9 percent, much below expected rate of 9 percent.
Asian Stocks Advance after Improved Chinese and US Indicators
Asian markets gain as China's industrial output and US employment rates show improvement.
Starbucks Tax Row: Activist Groups Set for Nationwide Protests
Starbucks stores to be turned into refuges, crèches and homeless shelters.
Canada Approves Nexen's Sale to China's State-Owned CNOOC
One-off deal could make China a major player in Canada's oil sector.
Asian Markets Weekly Report: Indices Gain as China Hints at More Reforms
Asian markets advance in week as China's new regime indicates it will continue to tweak economy to maintain stability.
Indian Government Wins Vote on Retail Sector Reforms
Indian Government gets parliament's backing to allow 51 percent FDI in multi-brand retail.
Asian Development Bank Cuts Asia's Outlook on Weak Global Demand
ADB cuts forecast for developing Asia as global economic slowdown threatens to hamper growth.
European Stocks Gain as Traders Await US Jobs Data
European markets edge up in early trading ahead of latest non-farm payroll figures from US.
Asian Markets Gain Ahead of US Employment Figures
Traders remain cautious on outcome of negotiations over US ‘fiscal cliff’.
Fitch Warns UK Credit Rating at Risk over Debt Credibility
George Osborne undermined by rating agency warning that failure to meet debt reduction targets jeopardises AAA status.
European Markets Edge Up but Cautious on ECB Meet
European stocks gain in early trading but traders remain cautious ahead of European Central Bank's policy meet.
Australia's Unemployment Rates See Surprise Drop in November
Australia's jobless rates drop to 5.2 percent in November, boosting sentiments after slowdown in economy.
Asian Markets Gain as Yen Continues Weak Run
Asian markets edge higher led by Japanese stocks.
European Markets Challenge 2012 Highs After China's Policy Hint
European stocks edged up in early trading after China's new leaders assured that the regime will continue efforts to maintain economic stability
UK Shop Price Inflation Steady in November but Food Prices Rise
The UK's November shop price inflation remains at 1.5 percent while food prices rise to 4.6 percent.
Asian Markets Rise Led by Chinese Stocks
Asian markets gain in the morning but traders remain cautious of the continuing deadlock over the fiscal cliff talks
European Stocks Slip as US Concerns Offset Eurozone Hopes
European stocks have eased in early minutes of trading as concerns on the US 'fiscal cliff' negotiations overshadowed hopes of progress in the Eurozone.
Reserve Bank of Australia Slashes Interest Rate to 3%
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut its interest rate to 3 percent following slump in the mining sector and a strong currency.
Asian Markets Down as US Manufacturing Contracts
Asian markets slip in the morning trade after data showed that US manufacturing contracted in November
India's Growth Potential to Drop Unless Reforms Hastened: Fitch
The ratings agency Fitch has said that the long-term growth potential of Indian economy could drop if structural reforms are not pushed through.
European Markets Gain on Hopes of Chinese Economy
Traders remained upbeat as the Euro hit a six-week high as improved manufacturing data from China added to hopes of economic recovery in the world's second largest economy.
