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

Martin Baccardax Jan 22, 2013

Markets open lower as traders consider Bank of Japan's aggressive stimulus plans and earnings reports from major US firms.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 22, 2013

US markets closed for Martin Luther King holiday keep traders on the sidelines as investors await Bank of Japan policy decision.

Martin Baccardax Jan 21, 2013

Markets positive as US debt ceiling fears ease after Republicans propose 3-month extension to borrowing limit.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 21, 2013

Sentiments upbeat as Chinese GDP growth boosts global economic optimism.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 18, 2013

Eurozone returns to focus as IMF approves Greek's latest bailout tranche and Spain prepares for bond auctions on high expectations.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 17, 2013

Markets cautious as World Bank cuts its global outlook citing recovery concerns in high-income economies.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 16, 2013

Sentiments weaken as world's largest economy appears headed for another political standoff over debt ceiling and spending cuts.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 15, 2013

Britain's iconic luxury retailer notches a 9 percent increase in quarterly sales and cautions investors on difficult market conditions.

Martin Baccardax Jan 15, 2013

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

Martin Baccardax Jan 14, 2013

Markets open in optimistic mood in run-up to release of eurozone industrial output figures.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 14, 2013

Markets upbeat as Japan announces fresh stimulus measures while Chinese economic outlook remains strong.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 11, 2013

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

Martin Baccardax Jan 10, 2013

Markets positive as China trade surplus data boost hopes of economic recovery ahead of European Central Bank and Bank of England policy meets.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 10, 2013

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

Martin Baccardax Jan 09, 2013

Markets gain as traders look past eurozone concerns to the US corporate earnings season

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 09, 2013

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

Martin Baccardax Jan 08, 2013

Eurozone back in limelight as Chancellor Angela Merkel and PM Antonis Samaras to review Greek reform progress.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 08, 2013

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

Martin Baccardax Jan 07, 2013

As economy gets off to upbeat start, is David Cameron right to appear optimistic about the future? Alasdair Drennan says yes.

Alasdair Drennan Jan 07, 2013

Financial chiefs plan to shore up balance sheets in 2013, amid concerns over dampened growth in Europe and UK, says Deloitte survey.

Lianna Brinded Jan 07, 2013

US economic concerns return after Fed's meeting minutes and further political wrangling indications.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 07, 2013

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

Martin Baccardax Jan 04, 2013

Minutes of the Federal Reserve's December policy meeting reflect members' concerns over continuation of the asset-purchasing programme.

Geetha Pillai Jan 04, 2013

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

Martin Baccardax Jan 03, 2013

Bourses open lower as US debt ceiling and market overheating concerns set in after the previous day's multi-month high rally.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 03, 2013

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

Martin Baccardax Jan 02, 2013

Traders optimistic on 2013's first session as global economic concerns ease after House of Representatives passes budget.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 02, 2013

FTSE 100 dips in final half day of trading as global investors eye 11th-hour meeting in Washington.

Martin Baccardax Dec 31, 2012

Stocks trade in narrow volumes as major bourses remain shut.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 31, 2012