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".
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Most Asian stock markets gain following positive Wall Street performance overnight
Robust factory activity data from Germany and France also boosts markets.
Dow continues rise with 8th straight record day
Still happy with the state of things, US markets continue upward trajectory.
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.
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FTSE Moves: Sharp falls in HSBC profit lead top flight stocks lower
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FX Focus: Euro tumbles as fears over Le Pen grow
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Asian stock markets trade mixed as China sees fresh funds inflow and South Korea reports a jump in exports
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Commodities Round-up: Fear of rising US crude production keeps oil futures market honest
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Traders come to terms with Kraft ending $143bn bid in what would have become an increasingly political deal.
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FX Focus: Pound slumps after retail sales figures disappoint
Dollar remains volatile as losses against the yen are offset by gains against most other rivals.
Most Asian markets decline following Donald Trump's latest rant against mainstream media
Investors were also concerned about Samsung Electronics following the arrest of its heir Lee Jae-yong.
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.
FX Focus: Pound gains ground as dollar's rally falters
Dollar index drops from four-week high, despite hawkish comments from Janet Yellen.
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.
US stocks mark new records as Donald Trump promises 'massive' tax plan
The Nasdaq hit a seven session streak not experienced since 27 December 1999.
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.
Janet Yellen questions Donald Trump's wisdom over spiking Dodd-Frank Act
US Federal Reserve Chairwoman casts doubt on Trump administration's economic policies.
FTSE Moves: Top flight shares lift despite slowing wage growth data
FTSE 250 heads towards its sixth successive record close – highlighting strength of firms who do business in UK.
UK consumers favour casual dining over clothes shops as inflation begins to bite
UK consumers are however spending big in restaurants and bars.
FX Focus: Pound hits one-week low against dollar after unemployment data
Dollar gains ground after Janet Yellen tells US Congress interest rates hike is likely in the short-term future.
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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.
Record highs for US stocks as Trump signs beginning of the end for Dodd-Frank
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen indicates interest rises may be on the way.
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.
FTSE Moves: London market struggles for direction after inflation comes in below City forecasts
Rolls-Royce was the biggest faller among blue chip stocks after it reported a record £4.6bn annual loss.
FX Focus: Pound tumbles after inflation falls short of Bank of England's target
Dollar falls against major currencies as investors await Janet Yellen's testimony in front of the Congress.
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.
US stocks ride high to reach record finishes for third straight session
Dow posts its 22nd record close since presidential election as S&P 500 and Nasdaq also climb.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures head lower as rig count points to rising US production
Latest US and Canadian rig count data points to rising North American production in the face of Opec cuts.
FTSE Moves: London market lifts as Trump strikes a more moderate foreign policy line
RBS rises strongly on speculation that it will axe 15,000 jobs as traders believe bank is prepared to cut costs.
FX Focus: Dollar hits two-week high against the yen after Trump's first meeting with Abe
Pound climbs against euro and dollar, ahead of a key week with a host of economic reports to be released.
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.
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