Duchess of Cambridge's new arrival tipped to increase UK economic growth as US home sales data fuels markets
China's assurance that it will not let growth drop below 7% encourages markets.
China's decision to liberalise interest rates sparks selling in bank stocks
Two US senators ask US President Barack Obama to consider all options to get custody of Snowden.
Demand rising in China and Japan while curbs in India cut buying.
Barring China and Australia, markets across Asia finish week higher.
Finance leaders to discuss market volatility, unemployment, slow economic recovery and Fed's QE taper plans.
Weekend elections in Japan fuel a selling spree
US Federal Reserve could increase the pace of bond purchases if needed, says chairman.
There is no set timeline for reducing US monetary stimulus.
There is no set timeline for reducing US monetary stimulus.
G20 finance ministers to discuss impact of Fed asset purchase programme tapering this weekend
Bank of England minutes show monetary policymakers back new governor's forward guidance on holding rates at 0.5%
Q2 net profit rose 101% but investors worried about growth prospects amid Fed stimulus cut.
The UK will also release June jobs data today
Investors to look for hints about the future pace of the Fed's asset buys.
Spain hopes to raise about €4bn from bond auction despite shaky political situation.
Investors to track Fed Reserve Chairman Bernanke's testimony to Congress this week.
Daniel Stewart & Co's chief economist looks at the week ahead following Bernanke's comments on tapering of QE
Concern surrounding Chinese growth will weigh on market sentiment next week.
Wall Street Rally boosts most EU markets.
Markets await Chinese data on economic growth which is projected to be lower.