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Asian stocks declined as companies including China Unicom Ltd. And Fanus Corp. reported earnings, which missed forecasts. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index slid 1.2% to 121.24, Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock >>

Germany's Import Price Inflation decelerated more than economists predicted in September, after surging in the preceding month, Federal Statistical Office said on Friday. The IPI rose 1.8% on yearly basis, >>

Japan's policy makers announced 750 billion yen of stimulus to prop up economic growth as consumer prices fell and the legislature gridlock threatens to undermine government debt sales. Economy Minister >>

The Yen advanced versus all the major peers as earning concerns pushed down Asian stocks, increasing demand for haven assets. The Yen strengthened 0.3% to 80.02 per U.S. Dollar after >>

German stocks climbed on Thursday on encouraging news from the UK and US. US jobless claims dropped last week while US durable goods orders soared by 9.9% last month. Better-than-expected >>

UK shares climbed on Thursday on encouraging profits of the FTSE 100 majors. Moreover, UK economy grew more-than-expected in Q3, pulling the country out of the recession. The UK GDP >>

Hong Kong blue chips extended previous gains on Thursday, rallying for 10th consecutive session. Positive news from the US real estate market and hopes for easing in Japan boosted Hong >>

Japanese equities rallied on Thursday on mounting hopes that the BoJ will embark on easing measures to stimulate faltering economy. The BoJ is expected to announce monetary easing at its >>

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index pared losses on Wednesday after the Fed stated that it would stick to its loose monetary policy until the US economy improves. However, market >>

US stocks extended previous losses on Wednesday as market sentiment remained dampened by weak flesh PMI releases from the eurozone. An unexpected drop in German Ifo Business Climate Index also >>

US stocks extended previous losses on Wednesday as market sentiment remained dampened by weak flesh PMI releases from the eurozone. An unexpected drop in German Ifo Business Climate Index also >>

Farm commodities were mixed on Wednesday amid stronger greenback and solid global equities. Uncertainty over whether Ukraine will impose export restrictions supported grain futures. However, dismal news from the eurozone >>

Energy futures sank on Wednesday as stronger US Dollar continued to push the commodity group lower. Negative headlines from the eurozone added to loses in energy futures. Moreover, larger-than-expected buildup >>

Base metals were mixed on Wednesday, with zinc and nickel climbing and copper and aluminum slumping. Lifting base metals' pack, China's PMI contracted less than expected in September. However, disappointing >>

Precious metals apart from silver moved lower on Wednesday, pressurized by broadly stronger US Dollar. Speaking before German parliament, Mario Draghi warned that the eurozone may face deflation risks. Precious >>