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Commodities Round-up: Oil futures rise after Trump slaps sanctions on Iranian entities
Trump's sanctions on Iran send oil futures higher, while gold demand is at three-year high.
Asian markets slump as China increases short-term interest rates
The PBOC raised the interest rates on open market operations by 10 basis points.
Commodities Round-up: Gold spikes above $1,220 as dollar weakens on dovish Fed stance
Oil futures headed lower but remained within recent range, while gold and silver headed higher on a weaker dollar.
Asian markets slip following the US Fed keeping interest rates steady
The downtrend comes despite Australia reporting a record monthly trade surplus in December.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures rise despite crude stockpile build-up Stateside
US inventories rose for another week but oil benchmarks remained on positive turf.
What 'Muslim ban'? Saudi oil minister welcomes Donald Trump election as good for the industry
Khalid al-Falih plays down Trump election promises to make the US independent of the world's oil cartels.
Most Asian markets gain following positive China data
The bullish trend comes ahead of the US FOMC meeting announcement that is expected later in the day.
Commodities Round-up: Gold surges as Trump's immigration row escalates
Precious metals rise led by gold and oil futures return to positive turf.
Asian markets slide as Japan's central bank keeps monetary policy unchanged
The bearish trend in Asian markets was also attributed to US President Donald Trump's travel ban.
Commodities Round-up: Trump's antics send gold back towards $1,200
Gold futures up 0.5% as crude oil benchmark slide with US drilling in the ascendancy.
Asian markets slip following Donald Trump's travel ban
The markets are awaiting the outcome of the Bank of Japan's policy meeting.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures nosedive as traders turn attention to US rig counts
Stronger dollar hit gold while crude oil headed lower on fears of higher US production.
Most Asian markets gain as major American indices hit all-time intraday highs overnight
Stock markets across China and South Korea were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures jump sharply as output cut sentiment perks up
Comments from Opec and Russia send crude oil higher while gold tanks on a stronger dollar.
Commodities Round-up: Dow's spike knocks the stuffing out of gold futures
Precious metals take beating after equity markets rally as Dow Jones Industrial Average climbs above 20,000 points.
Asian markets gain following positive data and higher Wall Street close overnight
Japan's exports in December and South Korea's Q4 GDP were both higher than expected.
Commodities round-up: Oil futures recover as Trump inks approval of controversial US pipelines
Oil heads higher as Donald Trump boosts confidence in US crude market while precious metals see mixed session.
Most Asian markets gain even as Trump pulls out of Trans-Pacific Partnership
Donald Trump said he would instead consider one-on-one trade deals with various Asian countries.
Commodities Round-up: Trump's inauguration speech sees gold spike to two-month high
US President's 'America First' line at his inauguration extended gains in the precious metals market.
Asian markets mixed following Donald Trump's protectionist inauguration speech
Trump said on Friday that he would focus on laying two simple rules - buy American and hire American.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures spike on US crude inventory slump
Crude futures jump following a drop in inventories at the US hub of Cushing, Oklahoma.
Barring China, most Asian markets slip ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration
Chinese stocks gain after data reveals its economy has grown 6.8% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2016.
Most Asian markets gain as US dollar rises amid US Fed Janet Yellen's comments
Yellen said it 'makes sense' for the US central bank to raise interest rates gradually.
Most Asian markets gain following Donald Trump's comment on the US dollar
The US president-elect said the dollar was very strong, prompting it to fall to a one-month low.
Most Asian markets slip ahead of Theresa May's Brexit speech
May is expected to unveil 12 negotiating objectives for the government while rejecting a 'half-in, half-out' Brexit.
Commodities Round-up: Gold surges on Trump shenanigans and Brexit uncertainty
Oil headed sideways but the gold market continued in positive territory on rising safe-haven calls
Most Asian markets decline as the pound slides to three-month low amid fears of a hard Brexit
The markets are also awaiting policy pointers after Donald Trump's inauguration as US president.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures dip after traders cash in recent spike
Brent, WTI rally stalls as traders book profits in the absence of major intraday drivers.
Asian markets mixed following poor China export data
China's exports in dollar terms declined 7.7% on-year in 2016.
Most Asian markets decline following Donald Trump's failure to provide clarity on economic policies
The dollar's fall after the Trump press conference dragged down Asian markets as well.