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Most Asian stock markets slip after US Fed indicates rate increase 'fairly soon'
The rate increase, however, depends on jobs and inflation data.
Qatari minister hints Opec could extend oil production cuts beyond May
Official tells International Petroleum Week it is unclear whether six months of cuts would be "enough or not".
Most Asian stock markets gain following positive Wall Street performance overnight
Robust factory activity data from Germany and France also boosts markets.
Commodities round-up: Oil futures rise as Opec pledges 'higher' compliance with output cuts
Crude prices rally after Opec secretary general reassures market on high level of adherence to its pledged production cuts.
Asian stock markets trade mixed as China sees fresh funds inflow and South Korea reports a jump in exports
South Korea reported a 26.2% on-year jump in exports in dollar terms.
Commodities Round-up: Fear of rising US crude production keeps oil futures market honest
Oil market continues to weigh the upside pull of Opec cuts against the downside drag of higher US crude production.
Most Asian stock markets gain as investors await details of Trump's tax reforms
US President Donald Trump's tax reform promise pushed major Wall Street indices to record highs last week.
Commodities Round-up: Erratic dollar trading sends oil and gold futures sideways
Lack of obvious market drivers and mixed dollar trading ensured flat trading in major commodities contracts.
Commodities Round-up: Gold back above $1,240 despite Janet Yellen's quip on US interest rates
Weaker dollar and safe-haven bets ensured uptick in precious metals despite Federal Reserve Chairwoman remarks.
Most Asian stock markets gain following a positive Wall Street close overnight
New York Fed president William Dudley said on Wednesday that the central bank could increase rates soon.
Commodities Round-up: US crude inventory data fails to prod oil market bears
Official US crude inventory data did not prove to be quite as alarming as some had feared.
Asian stock markets gain following bullish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen
Yellen suggested that the US Fed's next rate increase could come as early as next month.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures limp upwards on Saudi comments
Crude prices recovered after Saudi Arabia said it reduced its crude production by the most in over eight years.
Asian stock markets decline ahead of Fed Chair Janet Yellen's semiannual testimony
Investors are said to be concerned about Janet Yellen's stance on interest rate increases going forward.
Most Asian stock markets gain following smooth Donald Trump-Shinzo Abe meeting
Trump set aside harsh rhetoric over jobs and security leading to a smooth meeting with Abe.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures spike after IEA report confirms Opec cuts
Opec's production data is not due until 13 February, but IEA said cartel had achieved 90% of production cut target.
Asian stock markets gain following Trump's tax reform comments and positive Chinese data
China reported a 7.9% on-year increase in exports and a 16.7% jump in imports in January.
Commodities Round-up: US crude inventory data stalls oil price decline but oversupply fears persist
Higher drawdown of US inventories sends Brent, WTI futures on recovery run.
Most Asian markets rise as the central banks of India and New Zealand keep rates unchanged
The trend in Asian markets also follows renewed confidence in China's economy.
Commodities Round-up: Gold rides past $1,240 mark on weaker dollar and safe-haven calls
Oil falls for third successive session but gold rally extends further into positive territory.
Asian markets trade mixed as oil prices slump amid supply concerns in the US
Investors' confidence has also been dented over doubts surrounding Trump's policies and the election in France.
Commodities Round-up: Oil slides to three-week low on shale revival sentiment
Oil futures fell to a three-week low with rig data pointing to a revival in the fortunes of shale explorers.
Asian markets decline amid forecasts that China will report further decline in forex reserves
Economists suggested that China might report a $10.5bn fall in its foreign exchange reserves in January.
Commodities Round-up: Gold rallies past $1,230 as safe-haven seekers continue to support uptick
Trump White House, Brexit jitters and European election fears continue prop up gold demand.
Most Asian markets gain as China reports growth in its services sector
China's Markit/Caixin services purchasing managers' index came in at 53.1 in January 2017.
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.