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Asian stock markets trade mixed following poor Wall Street performance overnight
Reserve Bank of Australia leaving cash rates unchanged had a positive effect on the country's equities.
Most Asian stock markets gain despite China lowering its growth target
The world's second largest economy set an economic growth target of 6.5% for 2017.
Gold slide continues as market prices in a 90% chance of March US interest rate hike
As the dollar gained ground on heightened US rate hike expectations, gold took a hit for the third successive session.
Asian stock markets decline amid increasing chances of a Fed rate rise later this month
According to FedWatch, there is a 74% probability that the Fed will raise rates this month.
Commodities Round-up: Oil prices tumble by over 1.5% on US data, Russian minister's comments
US inventories rose by 1.5m barrels and higher production stateside served as a drag on oil prices.
Most Asian stock markets rise following positive Wall Street close overnight
On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the 21,000-point mark for the first time.
Most Asian stock markets rise as investors digest Trump's speech
The bullish trend also follows positive manufacturing data in both China and Japan.
Hedge funds continue to book bullish bets on oil despite lacklustre movement
Oil appears to be stuck in the low-to-mid-$50 range but money managers continue to place bets to the upside.
Asian stock markets trade mixed ahead of Trump's first major policy address to Congress
Trump has said he would reveal more about his plans for "big" infrastructure spending in his address.
Commodities Round-up: Silver surges past $18.50 as traders hedge for possible 'risk-off' event
Over the past nine weeks, gold has risen on eight occasions while silver has in every one.
Asian stock markets decline as investors await Trump's speech
Investors also continued to remain on the sidelines amid political concerns in France.
Commodities Round-up: Oil rally loses fizz as traders make covering bets
Oil futures slid as traders booked profits on recent price upticks triggered by comments from Opec.
Asian stock markets slip following Trump's China remarks
The US President called China 'grand champions' of currency manipulation.
Commodities Round-up: Surprise US crude inventory levels, Opec comments spark oil futures rally
Oil prices rally after Opec extends production cuts and inventory level defying analysts' expectations.
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.