Articles By Prasanth Aby Thomas

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European Stocks Weak as Cyprus Fears Persist

European markets open lower as the continuing Cyprus bailout concerns offset improved China manufacturing PMI data.

Japan's current account swings to surplus in February

Japan Posts $8.1Bn Trade Deficit in February as Exports Suffer

Japan's exports drop 2.9% while imports rise 11.9% prompting a deficit for the eighth straight month.

Asian Markets Gain on Chinese PMI and Weak Yen

Asian Stocks Gain on Japan Optimism and China PMI

Asian markets advance as China manufacturing shows improvement, ahead of a key Bank of Japan briefing.

European markets

European Stocks Recover Despite Cyprus Concerns

European markets pick up as investors await further developments on Cyprus bailout plan and the UK Budget.

Volkswagen Recalls About 400,000 Vehicles in China on Gearbox Complaints

Volkswagen to Recall Almost 400,000 Vehicles in China on Gearbox Complaints

German auto-maker Volkswagen sells more cars in China than any other foreign car maker.

A traffic sign stands in front of cranes at the Port of Botany, near Sydney

Australia’s Resource Export Earnings to See Moderate Decline in 2012-13

Australia's commodity forecaster expects a 3% drop in the nominal export value.

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Asian Markets Mixed as Cyprus Concerns Continue

Asian markets cautious as the Cypriot parliament's decision to reject bailout plan stoked fresh eurozone fears.

European stocks

European Stocks Extend Decline Ahead of Cyprus Vote

European markets open weak as investors remain cautious ahead of Cypriot parliament's bailout vote.

Employee counting Chinese yuan notes in a bank

China Jan-Feb FDI Inflow Down 1.35% at $17.5 Billion

FDI inflow from European Union rises 34 percent but those from US and Asia drop.

An employee works at a steel factory that exports to Europe and America in Jiaxing

Rio Tinto Sees Slack China Demand Putting Pressure on Iron Prices

Rio Tinto plans to go ahead with expansion plans despite concerns on falling iron ore prices.