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

Major economic and political issues on agenda of G8 meeting in June in Northern Ireland.

Spectacular fireworks watched by millions mark new year celebrations.

First fireworks explode in skies of Australia, New Zealand and East Asia to celebrate New Year.

Most of the Asian bourses post annual gains as the year 2012 comes to a close.

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

The latest sales figures from Japan suggest Nintendo's Wii U console is not selling as well as had been expected.

Industrial output in November declines 1.7 percent and consumer prices fall 0.1 percent.

Stocks gain following strong Asian cues but traders look to the US lawmakers for a last-minute 'fiscal cliff' deal.

Asian markets extend gains as the Yen dropped to a more than two-year low on monetary easing hopes.

Treasury Secretary's warning on debt ceiling adds further concern to investor's holiday list

Traders remain wary as US lawmakers struggle to clinch a last-minute deal to avert fiscal crisis.

Traders remain cautious on US budget concerns as lawmakers struggle to settle differences before the deadline.

Emerging economies such as India and Russia to surpass Britain by 2020.

Abe says he will form stable government with seasoned hands in his cabinet.

Harrods to offer discounts of up to 70% in once-a-year in-store bargain sale.

Asian markets gain as traders remain upbeat on yen's weakness against dollar and euro.

Father Christmas celebrated in very different ways

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