South Korea’s unemployment rate in November remained unchanged from that in October but grew at a slower pace than expected.
Japan’s core machinery orders rose to 2.6 percent in October from a 4.3 percent fall in September.
Also this week, China's policymakers are expected to meet on Dec. 12-14 for the annual Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) to set the policy framework for 2013.
Shinzo Abe has promised large-scale spending increases and a 2 percent inflation target.
The U.S. stock index futures point to a lower open Monday as investors continue to worry that the looming fiscal cliff will have a marked impact on the economic recovery.
Japan's gross domestic product contracted in the third quarter in comparison to that in the previous quarter.
Average salaries in developed countries are expected to have risen by no more than inflation in 2012.
After a year of false starts, a genuine economic recovery does now seem to be under way.
The data released by the Cabinet Office show that Japan’s leading index of economic indicators rose to 92.5 in October.
Japan’s service activity expanded in November, indicating that there is hope for a rise in new business and a general improvement in the country’s economic climate.
Superstorm Sandy will likely put dent in the November jobs report.
Japan's monetary base rose in November compared to that in the same month last year, indicating that the monetary easing policies are leading to an increase in the amount of currency in circulation which in turn results in reviving economic growth.
China's manufacturing activity expanded in November to a seven-month high, giving the indication that the world’s second-largest economy is reviving its growth momentum.
No, another ECB interest rate cut is not coming in December.
Japan’s industrial output rose in October compared to that in the previous month, which could give the much required support to the country’s faltering economy.
Economists have trimmed their expectations for Q1 2013 U.S. GDP growth for the fourth straight month.
Asian shares edged up Thursday, mirroring U.S. and European stock rises overnight, as sentiment improved after U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said he was "optimistic" on reaching a budget deal.
PNC Wealth Management’s annual Christmas Price Index estimates the cost of buying the 364 items listed in the "The Twelve Days of Christmas" carol to be $107,300.
A general strike paralyzed Argentina’s capital of Buenos Aires, bringing public transportation to a halt while shutting down airlines and ports Wednesday.
A blog from the New York Fed's Research and Statistics Group says the big output drop from the recession isn't cutting wages as much as would be expected.
Japan’s all industries activity index fell in October compared to that in the previous month, indicating that the weak global demand was continuing to have its impact on the country’s economy.
Most Asian markets fell in the week with the investor sentiment remaining negative following the concerns that the U.S. would face the fiscal cliff, consisting of tax rises and spending cuts, at the beginning of next year.