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Japanese investors turn to profit-taking as yen strengthens against its major peers.

Chancellor George Osborne's threat to break-up UK banks adds pressure to shares as FTSE tumbles from near five year high

Following the revelation that the New York Times was infiltrated by Chinese hackers, the Wall Street Journal has also revealed it has been targeted by hackers affiliated with the Chinese government.

FTSE 100 passes 6,300 mark for the first time since May of 2008 as pound falls to 14-month low against the euro.

The aggressive stimulus measures from Japan's new government prompt analysts to estimate improved conditions.

European banks repay nearly a third of emergency ECB loans after German business sentiment rises for a third consecutive month

Japan's consumer prices fall in December raises deflation concerns despite the recent government efforts to boost inflation rates.

European share gains limited as investors parse mixed economic data around the single currency area.

Stock markets post modest declines as bond and currency traders prepare for David Cameron's key EU speech in London

Yen continues to decline amid bets the BoJ will add deeper stimulus while euro gains on cautious economic optimism.

India's inflation rate declined primarily due to slowdown in the prices of manufacturing items.

Britain's FTSE 100 holds near May 2008 high as Tesco Christmas sales figures boost benchmark.

Increase in exports contributed by higher shipments to US, EU, Hong Kong, ASEAN and Taiwan after dipping in November.

Britain's FTSE 100 tests four and a half year highs as banks and miners lift benchmark to 6,100 level.

Investors pull back after grim European data points to deeper fourth quarter recession ahead of key US earnings data from Alcoa

Investors in US and Europe cautious ahead of central bank meetings in London and Frankfurt.

Britain's economy remains close to recession as European inflation quickens on key payroll Friday.

Mixed employment data and concerns over US budget talks keep investors in a cautious mood.

UK and US markets kick off year with triple-digit gains following last-minute tax deal in Washington.

As Obama exudes some hope, efforts on to find middle ground.

Bob Diamond is biggest to leave post but 2012 had fair share of top-flight resignations.

LG is looking to get the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 banned in South Korea, claiming it infringes several display technology patents.

Treasury Secretary's warning on debt ceiling adds further concern to investor's holiday list

News Corp being split into separate publishing and entertainment businesses in Rupert Murdoch's shake up of media giant.

India's GDP grows 5.3 percent during the July to September quarter, down from the 5.5 percent growth in the previous quarter.

Media reports suggest extra time and cash required for new Greek rescue only hours after painful austerity budget approved by parliament

Industrial production rises to 9.6 percent in October while retail sales increase to 14.5 percent.

President Barack Obama's sweeping victory is eclipsed by yet another grim assessment for the Eurozone and concerns about US 'fiscal cliff"

DuPont, United Technologies and 3M among poor results sending Dow Jones industrial average into 2% tumble.

Bulk of increase contributed by ASEAN and the US although shipments to eurozone drop.