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HSBC China Services PMI indicates slow pace of growth in December which contradicts with the earlier official data.

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

China's services sector growth adds to signs of economic recovery in the world's second-largest economy.

Lord Green tells IBTimes UK reaching the £1tn export value target will not be easy "but it is a marathon we can complete".

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

A number of recent data indicate that China's economy is recovering after seven consecutive quarters of slowdown.

Traders remain positive as 2013 points to better prospects for equity markets.

Stocks trade in narrow volumes as major bourses remain shut.

Domestic demand, rather than exports, driving Chinese growth.

Markets trade positive on final working day of year, but remain wary of US 'fiscal cliff' talks

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European markets rise firm in the early minutes of trade as concerns on US budget negotiations ease.

Concerns over effective immunity for banks as Britain's new bank regulators says bringing criminal charges 'raises troubling questions'.

Outcome of interest rate swap agreement disputes under pilot scheme put off next year.

Sentiments upbeat on China's 14-month high manufacturing figures and hopes of 'fiscal cliff' solution.

Chinese markets gain after a preliminary manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) showed improvement but Japanese stocks fall on dropping business sentiments.

Deal to settle charges that HSBC helped launder Mexican drug cartels' money as well as facilitating transfer of funds to sanctions-hit Iran.

EXCLUSIVE: Partnership claims bank did not fully explain risks of product attached to £1.5m loan.

Payment to settle claims that bank violated US curbs on Iran.

HSBC said to be in talks with US law-enforcement agencies over money-laundering claims.

Thai billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont buys HSBC's 15.7 percent stake in China's second-largest insurance group