Bhaskar Prasad

China's service activity expanded in December but at a slower pace compared to that in the previous month, according to the HSBC Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) released Friday.

U.S. stock index futures point to a lower open Thursday ahead of the Department of Labor's jobless claims data.

China's non-manufacturing activity rose in December, easing concerns over the slowdown in the economic growth of the country.

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open Wednesday as the House of Representatives passed a Senate-approved bill intended to avert the fiscal cliff of tax increases and spending cuts.

Thailand's consumer price inflation rose at a higher rate than expected in December, indicating that the country’s inflationary pressures continue to increase, lowering prospects for further loosening of monetary policy.

South Korea’s manufacturing activity expanded in December to end six months of contraction, according to the HSBC PMI.

South Korea’s trade surplus fell in December compared to that in the previous month, indicating that the soft global demand continues to weigh down on the economic growth of the country.

China's manufacturing activity expanded in December, giving the indication that the world’s second-largest economy is reviving its growth momentum.

The U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open Monday, but trading volume is expected to be low.

South Korea's consumer price inflation rose at a slower rate than expected in December.

China's manufacturing activity expanded to a nineteen-month high in December, according to the HSBC Purchasing Managers’ Index released Monday.

Investors feel that there is an urgent need to take measures for enhancing the growth potential of Japan’s economy.

Asian markets rose in the week amid the hope that the policymakers in Japan and China would announce stimulus measures.

U.S. stock index futures point to a flat open on Friday ahead of the National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index report.

Ratan Tata, who transformed Tata Group into a $100-billion worth global business group, is stepping down as its chairman.

South Korea’s industrial output rose in November compared to that in the previous month.

The U.S. stock index futures pointed to a flat open Thursday ahead of the Department of Labor's weekly jobless claims data.

Thailand's manufacturing, mining and power generation jumped last month compared to November 2011 when destructive flooding sharply curtailed industrial output.

The U.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open Monday as trading volume is expected to be low ahead of the Christmas holiday.

Asian markets rose marginally Monday as investors remained cautious with the Christmas period set to be quiet in terms of both economic data and political events.

Most Asian markets fell by week's end as investor sentiment turned negative due to Congressional leaders' lack of progress on reaching an agreement to avert the looming fiscal cliff.

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open Tuesday ahead of the Bureau of Economic Analysis' announcement of current account balance data for the third quarter.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into China fell in November in comparison to the same period last year, as investors, who are concerned about the global economic condition cut down on spending.

The U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Empire State Manufacturing Survey.

India’s government lowered the country’s economic growth forecast for the fiscal year 2012 indicating that it is in need of stimulus measures to boost the weakening economy.

Asian markets were mixed Monday as investors remained cautious, as an agreement between the U.S. Congressional leaders and President Barack Obama in adopting measures to overcome the looming fiscal cliff remains elusive.

Japan’s business conditions in the manufacturing sector continue to falter as the weak global economic situation is affecting its economy.

Most of the Asian markets rose in the week as investor sentiment was lifted on hopes that the policymakers in Japan would soon announce stimulus measures to boost the growth of the world’s third-largest economy.

Alcatel Lucent SA, Nokia Corporation, Teradyne Inc, ASML Holding N.V, ARM Holdings Plc, Research In Motion Limited, Deutsche Bank AG and BP Plc are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Friday.