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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.
Commodities Round-up: Stronger dollar, US inventory data clobber oil futures
Saudi Arabia sought to reassure the oil market while a stronger dollar dragged crude and precious metal futures lower.
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.
Commodities Round-up: Investors bet on oil price uptick as output freeze chatter continues
Oil production freeze chatter continues to support crude prices while a stronger dollar dents precious metals market.
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.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures spike as Saudis see 'positives' in freezing production
Output freeze will indicate contentment with oil market situation, says Saudi minister Khalid Al-Falih
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.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures climb on Iranian production sentiment as market volatility escalates
Crude futures rise over another roller coaster session while precious metals head lower ahead of Yellen comments.
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.
Commodities Round-up: Stronger dollar, US inventories data send oil futures lower
Crude futures continue retreat as greenback rallies ahead of Yellen speech and US crude stockpiles rise.
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.
Commodities Round-up: Oil, gold futures falter on profit-taking
Oil and precious metal futures retreat from previously high levels as traders look to cash in on price uptick
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.
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.
Commodities Round-up: Gold gets pummelling ahead of US Federal Reserve minutes release
Precious metals retreated before the release of the US central bank's minutes of its latest monetary policy meeting.
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.
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.
Commodities Round-up: Oil spikes to three-week high on production freeze speculation
Saudi willingness to discuss an oil production freeze continues to support oil prices.
Asian stock markets trade higher despite disappointing Chinese data
China's fixed-asset investment in the year to July grew at the slowest rate in more than 16 years.
Asian markets mixed as oil prices decline
Singapore has reduced its 2016 economic growth forecast amid Brexit and weakening global demand.
Asian markets slide following decline in US productivity for third straight quarter
US nonfarm productivity declined at a 0.5% annual rate in the second quarter ending 30 June.
Commodities Round-up: Oil market betting on price declines despite futures uptick
Money managers increase bets on oil prices falling despite price rises seen over the past 24 hours.
Asian stock markets trade mixed as China consumer inflation increases and India keeps rates unchanged
China inflation numbers indicate there is room for further policy easing in the Asian country.
Asian markets gain following strong US jobs data
Asian markets bullish despite data showing fall in China's July exports.
Commodities Round-up: Gold spikes on Bank of England rate cut, oil remains 20% below June prices
Gold futures rally after the UK central bank cuts interest rates.
Most Asian stock markets gain amid BoE rate cut expectations
Investors expect the UK's central bank to cut rates to a record low of 0.25%.