India central bank hikes rate to fight inflation

MUMBAI, India (AP) — India's central bank raised its key interest rate for the second time in two months Tuesday, underlining the determination of its new chief to control inflation despite concerns economic growth could slow further.

Japan factory output rises on stronger demand at home

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's factories boosted output in September, data showed Wednesday, reversing a slide in the previous month owing to stronger domestic demand and highlighting that the world's third-largest economy is gathering steam.

Asia's export engine stuck in neutral despite U.S. uptick

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asia's once-reliable export engine remains stalled two years into a global economic recovery, raising concerns about the region's competitiveness and its ability to motor through the next tough time for emerging markets.

China Construction Bank profit growth slows

BEIJING (AP) -- China Construction Bank Ltd., one of China's "big four" state-owned commercial lenders, said Monday profit growth slowed in the latest quarter as the economy cooled.

Market Awaits 'Unprecedented' Reforms In China

Next month, China’s leaders will outline at the Communist Party’s Third Plenum precisely how they plan on slowly cracking the door open on the economy.

Japan Price Gauge Stops Slide as Abe Drives Pickup

A gauge of Japan’s prices (JCPNEFEY) ended four years of declines, signaling progress in Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s campaign to stamp out deflation and drive a sustained economic revival.

China 2013 growth seen at 7.6 percent, topping target, slowdown likely next year: Poll

(Reuters) - China's economy is set to grow 7.6 percent in 2013, beating the government's 7.5 percent target, before losing some steam next year as the government forges ahead with structural reforms, a Reuters poll showed.