
Asia stocks down on bleak UK factory production
Asian stock markets ran out of steam Wednesday after a sharp drop in Britain's industrial production and a warning from the head of Germany's central ...
China's February exports surge but imports fall
China's exports surged more than expected in February in a possible sign of stronger global demand. Exports leaped 21.8 percent, well ahead of ...

US stock market isn't the only one racing ahead
U.S. stocks are not alone in racing ahead this year. Many markets in Europe and Asia are trading at multi-year highs, too, in part because of Wall ...
Asian stocks fall amid unease about US budget
Asian stock markets fell Tuesday amid anxiety about impending U.S. government spending cuts and the uncertain outcome of Italy's general election.
Oil price hovers around $97 ahead of US data
The price of oil hovered around $97 a barrel on Wednesday ahead of the release of U.S. housing starts for January. By early afternoon in Europe, ...
Asia stocks up as takeover talk in US drives Dow
Asian stock markets picked up stream Wednesday, driven higher by reports that another big corporate takeover might be in the works in the U.S.

Asia stocks mixed, Japan's Nikkei up as yen falls
Japan's benchmark stock index jumped Monday after Group of 20 finance officials refrained from directly criticizing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ...

Eurozone recession deepens as Germany falters
It was only a matter of time. With many of its debt-ridden euro partners in recession, Germany could only swim against the tide for so long.

Asia stocks rise ahead of China's inflation data
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday before China releases last month's inflation and other economic data. "Chinese data for January should ...

Asian stocks flat, Japan backs off from high
Asian stock markets mostly held steady on Thursday but Japanese stocks slid as investors took profits following a huge rally the day before.
Asia stocks up slightly on strong US earnings
Asian stock markets posted slight gains Monday after strong U.S. earnings pushed Wall Street indexes to multi-year highs, though Japan's Nikkei dipped ...

Asia stocks gain as China manufacturing improves
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Thursday, supported by Congress averting a U.S. government default and a pickup in China's manufacturing in ...

Asia stocks mixed ahead of US debt ceiling vote
Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday ahead of a U.S. vote on raising the nation's borrowing limit. Analysts said that stock markets had room for ...

Asia stocks fall before BOJ meeting ends
Asian stock markets fell Tuesday as traders waited for Japan's central bank to announce stimulus measures after wrapping up a two-day policy meeting.
Asia stocks rise as US, China economies improve
Asian stock markets rose Friday after signs that the U.S. economic recovery is gaining traction and a rebound in China's growth emboldened investors ...
Oil slips as Germany cuts 2013 growth forecast
Oil prices slipped closer to $93 a barrel Wednesday, as Germany cut its 2013 growth forecast. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for February ...
Asia stocks gain on Bernanke comments, weaker yen
Asian stocks posted modest gains Tuesday after Fed chief Ben Bernanke said the central bank's bond buying is providing crucial support for the U.S.
Asia stocks higher on China recovery optimism
Asian stock markets rose Monday on optimism that China's economic recovery is firmly taking root. Many analysts expect China's fourth quarter and 2012 ...

China's inflation jumps to 6-month high
China's inflation spiked to a six-month high in December after a freezing winter pushed up vegetable prices, possibly complicating efforts to sustain ...
Asia stocks down ahead of US corporate earnings
Asian stock markets headed lower Tuesday as investors turned cautious before U.S. earnings season kicks off this week. Investors will get a feel for ...

Japan's Nikkei soars on 1st trade day of the year
Japan's benchmark stock index soared on its first trading day of the new year Friday, as investors reacted to a weakening yen and Washington's ...

Asia stocks fall as US budget negotiations stall
Heightened uncertainty about the outcome of budget negotiations in Washington among President Barack Obama, House Speaker John Boehner and other ...