Shanghai’s stock index plunged nearly 7% today, sparking a halt in trading of Chinese shares, after weak manufacturing data and Middle East tensions weighed on Asian markets.

Asian stocks are rising after an upbeat report on the US economy calmed investors’ nerves following days of stomach-churning turbulence sparked by a heavy sell-off in China.

A last-minute package of rescue loans that saves Cyprus from a banking collapse and bankruptcy helped push Asian stock markets higher today.

A positive start to US corporate earnings season helped boost Asian stock markets today.

Asian stock markets fell today, responding to disappointing corporate earnings out of the US last week and a widening trade deficit in Japan.

Asian stock markets rose on better-than-expected earnings from US corporate giants and growing speculation that Spain is finally ready to ask for financial aid.

Strong retail sales and a better-than-expected jobs report from the US helped boost Asian stock markets.

Asian stock markets rallied today, boosted by strong advances on Wall Street and a highly anticipated plan to assist debt-riddled countries in the eurozone.

Asian markets edged higher in early trading on lingering hopes that the European Central Bank might buy bonds to help struggling European economies, and rumours of fresh stimulus measures from China.

Asian stock markets fell today after a slowdown in Japan’s growth gave investors another reason to worry about the health of the global economy.

LG Electronics reported a lower quarterly profit today as its mobile phone division sank to a loss, underlining the challenges for its smartphone business as it struggles with competition from Apple and Samsung.

Asian stock markets mostly dropped today despite a sign China's manufacturing downturn has bottomed as the possibility of a credit rating downgrade for Germany added to Europe's debt turmoil.

Asian stock markets fell today amid speculation that China, the region's economic engine, may announce gross domestic product slowed in the second quarter.

Asian stock markets were mostly lower this morning as investors registered dismay at the path chosen by the Federal Reserve to try to invigorate the stalled US recovery.

Asian stocks drifted mostly lower today, as persistent worries over European policymakers’ ability to contain the continent’s simmering debt crisis outweighed a big US rally.

World stock markets were mixed today as enthusiasm for a European plan to rescue Spain's teetering banks turned to scepticism.

Concerns that Europe's debt crisis could drag down parts of the continent's banking system hit most global markets today, though social network Facebook's imminent flotation buoyed sentiment on Wall Street.

World stocks dived today after a failure by Greece’s political leaders to form a coalition government set the stage for new elections next month, keeping Europe’s debt crisis centre stage.

Asian stock markets fell today after disappointing jobs figures from the US and Europe dimmed confidence in an economic recovery.

Asian stock markets were muted today after mixed US housing data and a subdued day on Wall Street kept investors on the sidelines

Asian stock markets fell today as jittery investors awaited a deadline for Greece to get sufficient support from its private creditors for a debt reduction deal or face default.

Asian stock markets were mostly lower today as investors fretted over the details of a deal to save Greece from financial collapse and preserve its place among nations that use the euro.

Asian stocks edged higher today, setting aside weaker-than-expected US home sales amid hopes for an agreement on debt relief for Greece and stronger economic growth in the world’s top economy

Asian stock markets were mostly lower today, amid inflation data in China that failed to meet expectations and fears of a possible recession in Europe.

Asian stocks plodded higher today, tracking slight gains on Wall Street and assisted by an absence of bad financial news.

Asian stock markets strengthened today, the last day of a tumultuous tr

World stocks rose today amid growing optimism that European leaders will approve aggressive plans by the end of the week to rescue the region from a debt crisis that has rocked financial markets for months.

Asian stocks fell in early trading, as strong economic data out of the US failed to quell worries about Europe’s festering debt crisis.

Asian stock markets struggled but European shares advanced today as fears that Italy could become the next domino to fall in Europe’s debt crisis were muted by Greece edging back from the brink.

Asian stocks stalled today as investors remain unsure whether Greece will be able to work itself out of a debt crisis despite a weekend deal by the country’s leaders aimed at implementing a controversial austerity programme.

Eurozone leaders sealed a three-part deal today, which they hope will convince markets they have an effective response to the growing economic crisis.

World stocks rebounded today as pledges by European officials to resolve the region’s debt problems once and for all helped soothe market jitters.

World stock markets lost steam today after Germany’s economic growth came to a near-standstill in the second quarter, adding to fears that the global economy is slowing down.

Asian stock markets jumped today following a surge on Wall Street triggered by a Federal Reserve pledge to keep interest rates super low for the next two years to help the ailing US economy.

Asian stocks markets were thrown into a tailspin today as flustered investors fearing a possible global recession continued to flee stocks.

As one of the President's top economic advisers admitted parts of the US are in a recession, the Bank of America's chief executive vowed to plough bail-out cash into loans and profit growth.

Asian stocks were mixed today after a $700bn (€484bn) rescue plan of the financial industry – the biggest US government bailout in history – appeared to get the go-ahead from Congressional leaders in Washington.

London’s leading shares shrugged off fears over North Korea’s nuclear test today as rising oil prices and pharmaceutical firms took centre stage.

Having endured days of jittery trading dominated by anxiety about US stocks, Asian share prices bounced back this morning, cheered by the strong rally overnight on Wall Street.