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Japan's currency hits two and a half year low against the US dollar following Fed minutes, Shinzo Abe statement

Industrial output in November declines 1.7 percent and consumer prices fall 0.1 percent.

Stocks gain following strong Asian cues but traders look to the US lawmakers for a last-minute 'fiscal cliff' deal.

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

Traders remain wary as US lawmakers struggle to clinch a last-minute deal to avert fiscal crisis.

Asian markets gain as traders remain upbeat on yen's weakness against dollar and euro.

Britain's FTSE 100 ends little changed amid thin volumes at home, closed markets around Europe as investors await last-minute budget deal in Washington

Incoming PM Shinzo Abe wants Bank of Japan to reset inflation target to 2%.

Asian stocks remain volatile as US budget concerns weigh on investor sentiments

Markets decline as Republicans' decision to cancel backup plan increases budget talk concerns.

Asian markets decline in the morning session as concerns on the 'fiscal cliff' talks mounted after Republicans called off a proposed vote.

The central bank has extended its asset purchase programme by £73bn with a view to keep its borrowing costs down.

Asian markets decline as the US fiscal cliff talks appear to hit further roadblocks and traders await Bank of Japan's policy decisions.

Asian stocks extend gains as traders remain positive on US lawmakers reaching consensus on 'fiscal cliff' soon.

European stocks gain in early minutes of trade as US fiscal cliff negotiations show progress.

Asian stocks sway between gains and losses as traders look for signs of progress in the US 'fiscal cliff' talks.

European markets remain mixed in the opening minutes of trade as fiscal cliff concerns offset China's economic policy reassurances.

Japanese stocks climb as yen dips after pro-stimulus LDP wins elections.

Bank of Japan's Tankan survey shows business confidence remains weakest in almost three years.

Asian markets gain as the US Federal Reserve's stimulus announcements boost sentiments.

Asian markets rise in the morning as traders wait for the conclusion of US Federal Reserve's policy meet.

European markets steady in opening minutes.

European stocks gain in early trading but traders remain cautious ahead of European Central Bank's policy meet.

Asian markets edge higher led by Japanese stocks.

Asian markets have traded lower in the morning as concerns over the US 'fiscal cliff' dampened investor sentiments.

Asian markets have ended mixed amid concerns of the Greek bailout and Yen's extended weakness against Dollar.

Traders in Asia positive on eurozone ministers approving Greece bailout and Yen's weak run against major global currencies.

Nikkei gains 1.06 percent while KOSPI and Hang Seng trade 0.79 and 0.30 percent higher. Shanghai index slips 0.55 percent.

Shipments to Japan's biggest market hit by business slowdown and row over Senkaku Islands.

Nikkei falls 0.12 percent while KOSPI rises 0.64 percent. Shanghai and Hang Send indices drop 0.40 and 0.16 percent respectively.