Asian markets

Most markets have been encouraged by positive US economic data and ECB assurances.

Nikkei ends 0.89 percent higher on strong performance from automobile sector.

Export firms in Tokyo rise as the dollar strengthens against the yen.

Nikkei dropped 0.45 percent while Hang Seng gained 0.23 percent

Nikkei and Hang Seng gained 0.10 and 0.65 percent respectively. KOSPI eased moderately by 0.01 percent.

Nikkei average index falls 0.83 percent as Japanese business sentiments weakened and Chinese manufacturing contracted.

Shanghai Composite Index rises 1.45 percent while Hong Kong's Hang Seng gains 0.38 percent.

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and South Korea's KOSPI rise over Spain and Greece developments

Asian markets reverse their initial losses after reports of injection of funds by China's central bank

Nikkei down, Hang Seng and Shanghai index up as marketmen are keenly watching the developments in Spain and Greece.

Apart from the eurozone woes, marketmen feel much more needs to be done by central banks to spur growth.

Eurozone worries continue to impact investor sentiments in Asia.

Nikkei and Hang Seng end higher while Shanghai Composite Index and KOSPI fall.

Most Asian markets ease following news of low business confidence in Germany and weak forecast from Caterpillar.

Eurozone issues and China remain central concerns

Monetary policy uncertainty and lack of cues from central banks impact markets.

The Heineken offer is expected to invite counter-bids from rivals in the beer industry.

Australia's economy grew 1.3 percent in the first quarter of the year and recorded a 4.3 percent year-on-year growth.