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• Germany Wants Its Gold Back—Should You Worry?

  

  The world's second-biggest holder of gold reserves, Germany, is planning to bring home some of its gold held in New York and Paris - a move that would mark a breakdown of trust between the world's major central banks, analysts said.

• What India's IT Earnings Say About the West

  

  India's top two exporters of software services surprised the markets this week with strong 2012 fourth quarter earnings, pointing to a recovery in demand from their key markets, the U.S. and Europe.

• Will Lady Luck Return to Australia This Year?

  

  Often called the "lucky country" because of its rich natural resources, Australia's growth has long been funded by the commodities boom but now, economists say, there are a few other bright spots that could pick up where mining left off.

• You Just Can’t Keep This Currency Down

  

  Forget a weakening economy and the prospect of further monetary easing. Here's what will keep the Aussie dollar robust in the months ahead - a rebound in commodity prices and even lower interest rates among the world's big economies.

• Biggest Risk to Asia? Not What You Think

  

  As Asian economies shift into recovery mode, inflation appears to be low on the priority list of central bankers, but HSBC's Asia economist warns against such complacency, as he expects a resurgence in price pressures this year, fueled by wage growth.

• Seventh Time Lucky for Singapore Property Steps?

  

  Third time lucky for some, could it be a case of seventh time lucky for Singapore,which has just unveiled its latest and most stringent measures to cool a sizzling property market, which has so far defied a slew of steps unveiled since 2009.

• Roubini: No Need to Panic Over Debt Ceiling, Yet

  

  Gloomy economic diktats and predicting the financial crisis have earned economist Nouriel Roubini the title Dr. Doom, but in his latest interview the economics professor said the United States had little to fear, despite ongoing fiscal negotiations and the looming debt ceiling.

• India Inflation Turns a Corner, Rupee to Benefit

  

  Inflation appears to have finally turned a corner in India, and a big beneficiary could be the rupee. Find out why.

• Further Stimulus in South Korea? Depends on China

  

  South Korea's plan to stimulate its weak economy via government spending and policy measures depends on how China's economy performs this year, the finance minister of Asia's fourth largest economy said.

• Which Country Offers the Most Economic Freedom?

  

  The Asia-Pacific region is home to the world's freest economies, according to an index published on Thursday as Western economies grapple with too much government involvement.

• As Singapore's Casinos Slow, Will the Economy Suffer?

  

  As gaming revenue in Singapore's once super-hot casino industry, which is the second biggest in Asia, slows, what does this mean for island-nation's slowing economy?

• Time for China to Remove the Punch Bowl?

  

  With price pressures building at a faster-than-expected rate and exports staging a revival, is it time for Chinese policymakers to take away the stimulus punch bowl?

• Nikkei's Stunning Rally—Why It’s Time to Be Cautious

  

  Japan's stock market has had a blistering run,climbing 20 percent in less than two months on a weakening yen and expectations of aggressive monetary easing. Further gains now come down to the new government and whether it can come true on its pledge to revive an economy in recession, analysts said.

• Why Samsung Shares Are in for Another Bumper Year

  

  Shares of the world’s largest smartphone maker Samsung Electronics are expected to surge 50 percent in 2013, on the back of a stellar performance last year.

• Rising Bond Yields—This Is Just the Start

  

  Brighter U.S economic prospects, a 'fiscal cliff' deal and the idea that the end is in sight for a period of ultra-easy monetary policy have sent government bond yields racing higher at the start of the year. And this is only the start, analysts say.

• Is This the Year Japan Steps Up Its Military Role in Asia?

  

  2013 could prove to be the year that Japan steps up its military role in Asia. A simmering territorial spat with China and Japan's assertive new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will see to that, analysts tell CNBC.

• Rocky Path Ahead Even as Markets Cheer Fiscal Deal

  

  Markets are relieved that the U.S. Congress has approved a deal to avert a "fiscal cliff", but analysts warn that investors now face a rocky two months ahead as negotiations over the debt ceiling begin.

• Why Hong Kong’s Bull Market Will Last Into 2013

  

  A "bull run" in Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng stock index, one of last year's best performing markets in Asia, should last well into 2013 thanks to a brighter economic outlook and a rebound in mainland shares, analysts say.

• Here's What Pimco's Bill Gross Sees Going Higher in 2013

  

  While Congressional leaders were bickering over the "fiscal cliff," Pimco's Bill Gross Tweeted what he thinks will happen to the economy in 2013 -- and what it means for the market.

• Gold May Be Down but Bulls Aren't Counting It Out

  

  A surprising number of gold bulls are undaunted in the face of the yellow metal's steep selloff. They say key factors bode for more gains in 2013.