COMMODITIES

Interest rate hike expected as Russia central bank tries to stem rouble losses.

US regulatory committee asks Morgan Stanley and Rosneft for more details about their deal.

Concerns surrounding global economic growth have raised questions about future oil demand.

Gold prices end 2.4% higher for the week ending 11 October.

US crude stockpiles are rising against a backdrop of slowing growth in China, the world's No. 2 oil consumer.

IMF's downward revision of the global growth rate, the third such revision this year, spooks Asian traders.

China to resume physical buying of gold on 8 October.

Russia, Libya and Gulf producers contributing to increased supplies.

US dollar rally backed by recovering US economy weighing on precious metals.

Brent finishes flat as supply outstrips demand amid fears of slowdown in Europe and Asia.

China's 'Golden Week' holiday and US non-farm payrolls data to influence gold prices next week.

Investigation reveals $10bn worth of fake trades and could lead to 15 cases of criminal fraud.

Sistema chairman ordered to stay under house arrest until November 16 by Moscow court.

EU preparing for possibility of importing Iranian natural gas in event of sanctions lift

Hundreds of Polish miners blocked a border passage with Russia.

Middle East and North Africa region is said to account for half of global energy subsidy spending.

China's oil demand has reversed the waning trend seen in the first six months of the year.

United Arab Emirates' energy minister Suhail Al Mazrouei says target to be decided in November.

Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto said oilfields open to tender would be revealed early next year.

With dollar index holding near a four-year high, outlook for precious metals is significantly weak.

France's biggest oil company reduced its global production target as it seeks to boost cash flow.

Oil futures under pressure as supplies rise amid dismal global economic data and weak demand.

Stronger dollar and tighter US monetary policy could dent gold's safe-haven status.

Colombia's peso fell faster than any other emerging market currency other than rouble in last month.

Gazprom investigation into alleged market abuses was put on hold because of the Ukraine crisis.

Egypt to import 65% of its oil imports from UAE in bid to relieve energy squeeze.

Shahara oilfield accounted for around 30% of national production before it shut down on September 16.

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Gazprom could not cope with increased European demand.

Saudi could reduce output to keep oil prices around $100 per barrel.