Chinese Markets Pick up on Improved Manufacturing Data
Markets trade positive on final working day of year, but remain wary of US 'fiscal cliff' talks
Senate Leaders Look For Last-Minute Deal on 'Fiscal Cliff'
As Obama exudes some hope, efforts on to find middle ground.
European Markets Mixed as US Lawmakers Struggle for Last-Minute Budget Deal
Stocks gain following strong Asian cues but traders look to the US lawmakers for a last-minute 'fiscal cliff' deal.
US Lawmakers Struggle to Reach Last-Minute 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal
Barack Obama set to meet congressional leaders at White House as optimism wanes and deadline looms.
Asian Markets Up, Nikkei Hits Fresh 2012 Highs
Asian markets extend gains as the Yen dropped to a more than two-year low on monetary easing hopes.
European Stocks Open Mixed on US Budget Fears
Traders remain wary as US lawmakers struggle to clinch a last-minute deal to avert fiscal crisis.
Chinese Industrial Profits Rise 22.8% in November
Rising profits point to Chinese economic rebound in fourth quarter.
Asian Shares Mixed While Japanese Stocks Climb on Stimulus Hopes
Traders remain cautious on US budget concerns as lawmakers struggle to settle differences before the deadline.
Boxing Day Tube Services Hit as Drivers Walk Out over Pay Dispute
Transport for London looks to minimise hardship with extra bus services and suspension of congestion and parking charges.
Asian Stocks Gain as Yen Drops on Stimulus Hopes
Asian markets gain as traders remain upbeat on yen's weakness against dollar and euro.
Why China's Explosive Economic Growth Could Trigger a Global Food Crisis
Rising demand and disappearing arable land could lead China to import more food and produce a spike in global prices.
High Street Expects Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Boom
Customers expected to take full advantage of extended hours and work-free weekend.
Asian Markets Weekly Report: Stocks Volatile on Fiscal Cliff Fears
Asian stocks remain volatile as US budget concerns weigh on investor sentiments
European Stocks Tumble on Looming US Fiscal Cliff Fears
Markets decline as Republicans' decision to cancel backup plan increases budget talk concerns.
US Fiscal Cliff Concerns Mount as Republicans Cancel Backup Plan Vote
Republicans call off a vote on "Plan B" to raise taxes on those earning more than £614,000 due to lack of support.
Asian Stocks Decline as US Budget Talks Stall
Asian markets decline in the morning session as concerns on the 'fiscal cliff' talks mounted after Republicans called off a proposed vote.
European Markets Fall as Fiscal Cliff Talks Hit Fresh Roadblocks
Stocks edge lower in the opening minutes of trade as renewed concerns on US budget negotiations dampened sentiments.
Shares Plunge as Mitsubishi Plans to Recall 1.2 Million Cars in Japan
Shares tumble 11 percent on Japanese carmaker's announcement of recall of 1.2 million cars.
Asian Stocks Slip as Fiscal Cliff Worries Return
Asian markets decline as the US fiscal cliff talks appear to hit further roadblocks and traders await Bank of Japan's policy decisions.
Standard & Poor's Upgrades Greek Rating to B- on Europe's Support
S&P upgrades Greece's credit rating on the basis of the Europe's efforts to retain Greece's eurozone membership.
Asian Markets Extend Gains on Fiscal Cliff Optimism
Asian stocks extend gains as traders remain positive on US lawmakers reaching consensus on 'fiscal cliff' soon.
European Stock Markets Forge Ahead on Fiscal Cliff Hopes
European stocks gain in early minutes of trade as US fiscal cliff negotiations show progress.
Chinese House Prices Rise Despite Government Curbs
Government keen on preventing overheating of market as prices soar.
Asian Markets Positive on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Asian stocks sway between gains and losses as traders look for signs of progress in the US 'fiscal cliff' talks.
European Stocks Mixed Amid Fiscal Cliff Concerns
European markets remain mixed in the opening minutes of trade as fiscal cliff concerns offset China's economic policy reassurances.
Asian Markets Mixed while Nikkei Jumps on LDP Victory
Japanese stocks climb as yen dips after pro-stimulus LDP wins elections.
European Stocks Set to Hit 18-Month Peak on Robust China Manufacturing Figures
Sentiments upbeat on China's 14-month high manufacturing figures and hopes of 'fiscal cliff' solution.
Japanese Business Sentiments Dip Increasing Economic Concerns
Bank of Japan's Tankan survey shows business confidence remains weakest in almost three years.
Asian Stocks Mixed as China Manufacturing Shows Improvement
Chinese markets gain after a preliminary manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) showed improvement but Japanese stocks fall on dropping business sentiments.
European Markets Mixed amid Fiscal Cliff Concerns
Positive Fed stimulus measures offset by 'fiscal cliff' worries.
