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Asian stock markets gain following Trump's tax reform comments and positive Chinese data
China reported a 7.9% on-year increase in exports and a 16.7% jump in imports in January.
Commodities Round-up: US crude inventory data stalls oil price decline but oversupply fears persist
Higher drawdown of US inventories sends Brent, WTI futures on recovery run.
Most Asian markets rise as the central banks of India and New Zealand keep rates unchanged
The trend in Asian markets also follows renewed confidence in China's economy.
Commodities Round-up: Gold rides past $1,240 mark on weaker dollar and safe-haven calls
Oil falls for third successive session but gold rally extends further into positive territory.
Asian markets trade mixed as oil prices slump amid supply concerns in the US
Investors' confidence has also been dented over doubts surrounding Trump's policies and the election in France.
Commodities Round-up: Oil slides to three-week low on shale revival sentiment
Oil futures fell to a three-week low with rig data pointing to a revival in the fortunes of shale explorers.
BP posts annual loss for the second year in a row
Oil giant and the rest of the industry suffers amid weak oil prices.
Asian markets decline amid forecasts that China will report further decline in forex reserves
Economists suggested that China might report a $10.5bn fall in its foreign exchange reserves in January.
Commodities Round-up: Gold rallies past $1,230 as safe-haven seekers continue to support uptick
Trump White House, Brexit jitters and European election fears continue prop up gold demand.
Most Asian markets gain as China reports growth in its services sector
China's Markit/Caixin services purchasing managers' index came in at 53.1 in January 2017.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures rise after Trump slaps sanctions on Iranian entities
Trump's sanctions on Iran send oil futures higher, while gold demand is at three-year high.
Asian markets slump as China increases short-term interest rates
The PBOC raised the interest rates on open market operations by 10 basis points.
Commodities Round-up: Gold spikes above $1,220 as dollar weakens on dovish Fed stance
Oil futures headed lower but remained within recent range, while gold and silver headed higher on a weaker dollar.
Asian markets slip following the US Fed keeping interest rates steady
The downtrend comes despite Australia reporting a record monthly trade surplus in December.
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.
What 'Muslim ban'? Saudi oil minister welcomes Donald Trump election as good for the industry
Khalid al-Falih plays down Trump election promises to make the US independent of the world's oil cartels.
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.
Commodities Round-up: Gold surges as Trump's immigration row escalates
Precious metals rise led by gold and oil futures return to positive turf.
Asian markets slide as Japan's central bank keeps monetary policy unchanged
The bearish trend in Asian markets was also attributed to US President Donald Trump's travel ban.
Commodities Round-up: Trump's antics send gold back towards $1,200
Gold futures up 0.5% as crude oil benchmark slide with US drilling in the ascendancy.
Asian markets slip following Donald Trump's travel ban
The markets are awaiting the outcome of the Bank of Japan's policy meeting.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures nosedive as traders turn attention to US rig counts
Stronger dollar hit gold while crude oil headed lower on fears of higher US production.
Most Asian markets gain as major American indices hit all-time intraday highs overnight
Stock markets across China and South Korea were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures jump sharply as output cut sentiment perks up
Comments from Opec and Russia send crude oil higher while gold tanks on a stronger dollar.
Commodities Round-up: Dow's spike knocks the stuffing out of gold futures
Precious metals take beating after equity markets rally as Dow Jones Industrial Average climbs above 20,000 points.
Asian markets gain following positive data and higher Wall Street close overnight
Japan's exports in December and South Korea's Q4 GDP were both higher than expected.
Commodities round-up: Oil futures recover as Trump inks approval of controversial US pipelines
Oil heads higher as Donald Trump boosts confidence in US crude market while precious metals see mixed session.
Most Asian markets gain even as Trump pulls out of Trans-Pacific Partnership
Donald Trump said he would instead consider one-on-one trade deals with various Asian countries.
Commodities Round-up: Trump's inauguration speech sees gold spike to two-month high
US President's 'America First' line at his inauguration extended gains in the precious metals market.
Asian markets mixed following Donald Trump's protectionist inauguration speech
Trump said on Friday that he would focus on laying two simple rules - buy American and hire American.