Traders remain wary as US lawmakers struggle to clinch a last-minute deal to avert fiscal crisis.
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
Markets decline as Republicans' decision to cancel backup plan increases budget talk concerns.
Stocks edge lower in the opening minutes of trade as renewed concerns on US budget negotiations dampened sentiments.
European markets rise firm in the early minutes of trade as concerns on US budget negotiations ease.
Bank of American Merrill Lynch survey shows investors increasingly optimistic about global recovery and China growth potential.
European stocks gain in early minutes of trade as US fiscal cliff negotiations show progress.
European markets remain mixed in the opening minutes of trade as fiscal cliff concerns offset China's economic policy reassurances.
Sentiments upbeat on China's 14-month high manufacturing figures and hopes of 'fiscal cliff' solution.
Positive Fed stimulus measures offset by 'fiscal cliff' worries.
Stocks look set to rise for eighth session in a row.
European markets steady in opening minutes.
Concerns of political crisis in Italy and a weak German economy pull down markets.
Italy's Prime Minister says he'll resign following withdrawal of support from former leader Silvio Berlusconi.
European markets edge up in early trading ahead of latest non-farm payroll figures from US.
European stocks gain in early trading but traders remain cautious ahead of European Central Bank's policy meet.
European stocks edged up in early trading after China's new leaders assured that the regime will continue efforts to maintain economic stability
European stocks have eased in early minutes of trading as concerns on the US 'fiscal cliff' negotiations overshadowed hopes of progress in the Eurozone.
World's biggest supplier of plumbing and heating products says US growth solid but will review its operations in France
Traders remained upbeat as the Euro hit a six-week high as improved manufacturing data from China added to hopes of economic recovery in the world's second largest economy.
European traders remain cautious as US 'fiscal cliff' negotiations remain at a deadlock.
European stocks gain in the morning trade, following global markets, on hopes of US lawmakers reaching a solution on the 'fiscal cliff'.