Bank of Japan

Bank of Japan's monthly report shows that the country's economy will level off before picking up.

Hang Seng gained 0.8 percent in the week, while Nikkei and KOSPI eased marginally by 0.1 percent.

Sales of new cars in US rose to a four year high in September.

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

Bank of Japan's Tankan survey shows that the business outlook for major manufacturers has fallen.

The Japanese index falls 0.83 percent as business sentiments continue to be discouraging.

Asian markets were mixed in the week as worries over European debt crisis continued amid positive measures from governments.

Japan's industrial output fell more than expected in August as concerns over the country's export sector loom with weak demand from China.

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

Bank of Japan governor says turnaround will take longer than anticipated but decision on monetary easing 'not related to China protests'.

If issue is not resolved, finance minister says the country could run out of money by November.

Japan's export-oriented economy is under pressure due to the continuing European debt crisis and slowing global economy.

Kazuhiko Asakawa and three others were accused of hiding the losses.

Central banks across world are reportedly preparing to infuse liquidity in the financial system in case there is turmoil in the markets.

The U.S. dollar is expected to hold its own as a safe-haven currency in the near term as risk aversion in the global financial markets remains amid the euro zone's troubles.

Asian economies fear catastrophic fallout of a possible Greek exit from the EU.

The U.S. dollar’s status as a safe-haven currency in risk aversion mode gains momentum again, as investors avoid risky assets amid intensifying concerns over the euroarea crisis. Besides, other safe-haven currencies such as Japanese yen (JPY) and Swiss franc (CHF), which also attract investors’ attention in risk-off environment, seems to be out of favor as their respective central banks doesn’t intend to see them appreciate.

Shares in British banks were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading on hopes that governments around the world may move to stimulate their economies further.