Japan shares up, dollar gains vs. yen, euro

Japanese stocks rose to a one-week high and the dollar strengthened on Thursday as investors grew hopeful that U.S. politicians will resolve in coming days the fiscal impasse that has sapped market

Cyprus GDP drops 5,9% in 2Q

The GDP growth rate in Cyprus in real terms during the second quarter of 2013 is negative and estimated at -5,9% over the corresponding quarter of 2012, the Statistical Service Cystat announced.