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US Fed decision to keep rates unchanged boosts Asian stock markets
The US Fed signalled it could increase rates before the year-end if the labour market improves.
Nikkei leads Asian markets rally as Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged
The BoJ will purchase long-term government bonds to keep 10-year bond yields at the current level of 0%.
Asian stock markets slide amid investor nervousness over US Fed and BoJ policy meetings
Analysts said that the general consensus was that the Fed would leave interest rates unchanged.
Commodities Round-up: Oil reverses sell off but producers' freeze hopes fade
Oil futures see intraday recovery as silver jumps by over 2% on hedging calls.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures slide on expectation of more crude from Libya and Nigeria
Lifting of force majeure at Libyan oil terminals and even more Nigerian output weighed on crude markets..
Asian markets trade higher as weak US data reduces chances of September Fed rate increase
Stock markets in China and Hong Kong were closed due to the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
Asian markets trade mixed amid uncertainty over US Fed's next move
Traders are said to believe that the US central bank could increase interest rates in December.
Commodities Round-up: Oil, gold futures recover as Fed rate hike expectations ease
Short-covering and a relatively weaker dollar ensure metal, energy futures register gains in US and Asia.
Asian markets mixed following positive China data and dovish comments from Fed Governor Lael Brainard
Brainard wants stronger US consumer spending and increasing inflation before raising interest rates.
Commodities Round-up: US interest rate hike fears hammer oil and gold futures
Renewed speculation that US Federal Reserve might raise interest rates in September dragged oil and precious metal future lower.
Commodities round-up: Profit takers drag oil lower as US data-driven rally fizzles out
Data pointing to the biggest decline in US crude inventories in 17 years sent Brent within touching distance of $50 per barrel
Most Asian stock markets slip amid North Korean nuclear test and ECB decision on bonds
Oil prices move downwards after touching a two-week high.
Commodities round-up: Oil futures bounce back on US inventory data
American Petroleum Institute data pointing to a massive dip in US inventories send crude futures higher.
Asian markets trade mixed ahead of ECB policy meeting
A Reuters poll showed that most analysts expect the ECB to keep interest rates unchanged.
Asian markets trade mixed as chances of September US rate increase recede
Poor US ISM services and nonfarm payroll data has led traders to believe there will be no immediate rate hike.
Asian markets barring Australia gain as RBA keeps rates steady at 1.5%
A market analyst says Asian markets have been encouraged by better than expected post-Brexit UK and Europe data.
Commodities Round-up: Oil spikes on Saudi-Russian G20 agreement on market stability
Futures rose by 1.5% after two of the world's leading producers agree to try to stabilise global supply.
Commodities Round-up: BP's boss expects oil price to stay around $50 per barrel for 2016
Oil futures recover on comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin, as BP CEO Bob Dudley reveals oil price expectations.
Asian markets mixed as traders await US jobs data
The mixed trading in Asia also follows weak US factory activity data, reported by ISM.
Commodities Round-up: Rise in US inventories weighs on oil futures
Oil futures headed lower as US crude inventory data and a stronger dollar dented market confidence.
Most Asian markets trade lower following negative Wall Street close overnight
Traders are awaiting US nonfarm payroll data which could influence the US Fed decision on interest rates.
Commodities Round-up: Stronger dollar, US inventory data clobber oil futures
Saudi Arabia sought to reassure the oil market while a stronger dollar dragged crude and precious metal futures lower.
Asian markets trade mixed as traders await key August US nonfarm payroll data
The nonfarm payroll numbers will be the last major data release before the US Fed's September meeting.
Commodities Round-up: Investors bet on oil price uptick as output freeze chatter continues
Oil production freeze chatter continues to support crude prices while a stronger dollar dents precious metals market.
Most Asian stock markets gain amid doubts over US Fed rate increase
The Nikkei slides despite data showing fall in Japanese unemployment.
Most Asian stock markets slip following Janet Yellen's comments on interest rates
The Nikkei posted its biggest one-day gain in three weeks amid a weakening of the yen.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures spike as Saudis see 'positives' in freezing production
Output freeze will indicate contentment with oil market situation, says Saudi minister Khalid Al-Falih
Most Asian markets lose ground ahead of speech by Fed's Janet Yellen
Traders appeared to be nervous as Janet Yellen is expected to provide a hint on interest rate increase.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures climb on Iranian production sentiment as market volatility escalates
Crude futures rise over another roller coaster session while precious metals head lower ahead of Yellen comments.
Asian markets mixed ahead of speech by Fed's Janet Yellen
Yellen is expected to provide clues about the US central bank's next move on interest rates.