MARKETS

The trend in Asian markets also follows renewed confidence in China's economy.

Oil prices got a boost after supply data revealed larger than expected supplies.

Oil falls for third successive session but gold rally extends further into positive territory.

Pound slightly higher against euro and dollar as debate over Article 50 continues in the Commons.

Investors' confidence has also been dented over doubts surrounding Trump's policies and the election in France.

Oil prices also down as stock market continues to regard Trump with caution.

Oil futures fell to a three-week low with rig data pointing to a revival in the fortunes of shale explorers.

Shares rose despite market heavyweight BP posting its second annual loss in a row.

Euro remains weak amid dovish rhetoric from ECB and concerns over political situation in France.

Economists suggested that China might report a $10.5bn fall in its foreign exchange reserves in January.

After days of unease at president's behaviour, Trump's anti-regulation stance buoys markets.

Trump White House, Brexit jitters and European election fears continue prop up gold demand.

Iraq's economy has been ravaged by the cost of fighting Islamic State and by low oil prices.

Budget carrier Ryanair said fares slumped by 17% amid strong competition from rivals across Europe.

Dollar struggles for direction as analysts warn Donald Trump's policies could spark even more volatility.

Lower operating cash costs and higher gold price fill the coffer of Africa-focussed blue chip mining company.

China's Markit/Caixin services purchasing managers' index came in at 53.1 in January 2017.

Trump's sanctions on Iran send oil futures higher, while gold demand is at three-year high.

Dollar remains largely unchanged after report shows the US labour market added more jobs than expected in January.

Election of Donald Trump, Brexit and Italian referendum were among the drivers of gold demand.

Traders pile into bank stocks as Trump is expected to turn his fire on post-financial crisis bank reforms.

The PBOC raised the interest rates on open market operations by 10 basis points.

The S&P 500 experienced mild gains, while the Dow Jones and Nasdaq fell.

Traders pile into shares after Bank governor Mark Carney said rates could move in "either direction" this year.

Oil futures headed lower but remained within recent range, while gold and silver headed higher on a weaker dollar.

Pig farmers and traders have rubbished earlier reports suggesting the US was facing a shortage of bacon.

Dollar tumbles across its main rivals as Federal Reserve holds fire on interest rates in first meeting of Trump era.

UK central bank maintains asset purchase programme at £435bn, and revises growth for 2017 up to 2.0%

The downtrend comes despite Australia reporting a record monthly trade surplus in December.