Asian markets slip following the US Fed keeping interest rates steady
The downtrend comes despite Australia reporting a record monthly trade surplus in December.
US stock markets close mostly higher as Fed keeps interest rates unchanged
The Nasdaq Composite gained the most thanks to Apple, rising by 0.5%.
Fed leaves key rate unchanged in first meeting since Trump's inauguration
There are expected to be several rate hikes this year.
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.
FX Focus: Dollar puts worst January in 30 years behind it ahead of Federal Reserve meeting
Pound climbs above €1.17 and edges towards highest level for the year against the dollar on positive PMI figures.
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.
FX Focus: Dollar set for worst January in nine years as Trump's policies rattle investors
Euro surges against dollar after Trump's trade advisor accuses Germany of using a 'grossly undervalued' euro.
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FX Focus: Pound hits five-week high against dollar as Trump's policies worry markets
Dollar declines against main rivals after US president hints at protectionist policies to 'put America first'.
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.
FX Focus: Pound extends losses as dollar rallies after non-farm payrolls report
US economy adds less jobs than expected but rising wages see dollar rally against its main rivals.
US economy adds less jobs than expected but wages rise at fastest pace in seven years
Non-farm payrolls fall slightly below expectations in December but November's figure is revised upward.
Could Donald Trump be gold traders' knight in barmy armour?
Gold endured a turbulent 2016, however the new occupant of the White House could lend support to the yellow metal.
FX outlook 2017: What does next year have in store for the pound and will we see euro/dollar parity?
The pound slumped and dollar spiked over 2016, so what can we expect from forex markets over the next 12 months?
Commodities round-up: Gold stages recovery run but oil trading remains lacklustre
Gold prices mounted a recovery run from Fed-driven lows while oil futures remained largely flat.
Commodities round-up: Gold, oil futures recover after Fed influenced market kerfuffle subsides
Asian session started a marginal recovery in the commodities market which gathered momentum during European trading hours.
FX Focus: Pound climbs against dollar as post-Fed rally cools down
Dollar slips against the euro but analysts suggest the currencies are heading for parity in 2017.
Asian markets trade mixed as investors continue to digest Fed decision
In China, policymakers are trying to curb capital outflows after the Fed decision.
Gold, silver pummelled by Fed rate hike
Precious metals take an intraday hammering after US Federal Reserve raises benchmark rate by 0.25%.
FX Focus: Euro plunges to 14-year low versus dollar as Fed hikes interest rates
Dollar index hits top level for 14 years as greenback posts heavy gains against major global currencies.
Asian markets slide as Fed raises its benchmark interest rate
The Fed move marks the first rate increase in 2016 and the second in a decade.
Stocks drop after Fed predicts three interest rate hikes in 2017
The Dow Jones, which dropped by 118.5 points, was within reach of the psychological milestone of 20000.
US Federal Reserve raises key interest rate by a quarter point
Officials raised its target range from 0.25% to 0.5%.
Commodities round-up: Gold recovers from 10-month low ahead of Fed rate decision
Oil futures slid but precious metals recovered led higher by gold, ahead of US Fed's rate-setting meeting.
FTSE Moves: IAG shares hammered by British Airways strike action call
British Airways-owner IAG ended among biggest fallers after cabin crew voted in favour of possible strike.
Most Asian markets trade higher ahead of US Fed decision
Markets have already factored in a Fed rate increase, say analysts.
Commodities round-up: Gold, oil futures slide as Fed meeting approaches
Precious metals and crude oil headed lower ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate-setting meeting.
FX Focus: Pound gains ground but inflation hits two-year high
Pound climbs above $1.27 despite rising inflation, as investors await Federal Reserve meeting.
Five things to look out for as Federal Reserve prepares to hike rates
Fed set to raise rates as US markets and dollar have hit record-highs following Donald Trump's victory.
Asian markets trade mixed as investors await outcome of US Federal Reserve meeting
China reporting better than expected factory output and retail sales in November had negligible effect on the markets.
