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

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

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

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

Sentiments upbeat as Chinese GDP growth boosts global economic optimism.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stocks trade in narrow volumes as major bourses remain shut.