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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.
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.
Asian markets tumble as investors expect US Fed officials to hint at September rate hike
A minimum of three Fed officials, including board member Lael Brainard, are expected to speak today.
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.
Asian markets trade mixed ahead of ECB policy meeting
A Reuters poll showed that most analysts expect the ECB to keep interest rates unchanged.
North Sea oil company EnQuest sees profits rise
Profit before tax jumps 51% to $149.7m in six months to 30 June period.
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.
Is the Saudi Arabia and Russia deal to stabilise oil prices another false dawn?
The two countries account for more than 25% of the world's crude oil production.
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.
Hunting swings to interim loss on lower oil price
Oil services firm posts $50.8m loss in six months to 30 June period.
Asian markets mixed as traders await US jobs data
The mixed trading in Asia also follows weak US factory activity data, reported by ISM.
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.
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.
Petrofac returns to profit despite challenging market
Oil services firm posts net profit of $12m for the six months ended 30 June.
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.
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.
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.
Asian markets trade mixed as US reports strong housing data
US new-home sales in July increased to their highest levels in nearly eight years.
Asian markets mixed as oil prices retreat from two-month highs ahead of US Fed meeting
Investors expect Yellen to give a hint about the timeline of the next rate increase in her speech.
Barring Nikkei, all Asian stock indices trading lower ahead of Fed meeting
Investors expect Fed chair Janet Yellen to hint at an increase in US interest rates.
Niger Delta Avengers offers ceasefire if Nigeria stops 'harassing innocent people'
NDA latest to group to attack Nigeria, due to perceived marginalisation in the area.
Commodities Round-up: Oil rally pauses as futures retreat from eight-week high
Oil futures remained in bull territory despite the current rally showing signs of petering out
Most Asian stock markets gain as oil prices near eight-week highs
Investors are now said to be looking forward to clarity from US Fed chairperson Janet Yellen on interest rate increase.
Premier Oil returns to profit in the first half on the back of higher production
Oil producer lifts full-year production target by 4% and expects to reap benefits from weak sterling.
Asian indices trade mixed as US Fed remains undecided on timing of next rate increase
US Fed officials split on the timing of future rate increase.
Most Asian markets rise as Shanghai Composite dips
New York Fed President William Dudley says the US central bank could raise interest rates as early as September.
Most Asian stock markets close in the red despite increase in oil prices
Japan's Nikkei sees the sharpest fall following increase in the value of yen.
Wood Group profits slump 40% as oil prices stay depressed
Aberdeen-based company expects 20% drop in full-year earnings.
BHP plunges to record $6.4bn loss as low commodity prices take their toll
Commodity giant posts weakest underlying profit in its history after reporting an 81% year-on-year drop.
