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Commodities Round-up: Oil futures spike on US crude inventory slump
Crude futures jump following a drop in inventories at the US hub of Cushing, Oklahoma.
Barring China, most Asian markets slip ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration
Chinese stocks gain after data reveals its economy has grown 6.8% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2016.
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.
Most Asian markets gain following Donald Trump's comment on the US dollar
The US president-elect said the dollar was very strong, prompting it to fall to a one-month low.
Most Asian markets slip ahead of Theresa May's Brexit speech
May is expected to unveil 12 negotiating objectives for the government while rejecting a 'half-in, half-out' Brexit.
Commodities Round-up: Gold surges on Trump shenanigans and Brexit uncertainty
Oil headed sideways but the gold market continued in positive territory on rising safe-haven calls
Most Asian markets decline as the pound slides to three-month low amid fears of a hard Brexit
The markets are also awaiting policy pointers after Donald Trump's inauguration as US president.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures dip after traders cash in recent spike
Brent, WTI rally stalls as traders book profits in the absence of major intraday drivers.
Asian markets mixed following poor China export data
China's exports in dollar terms declined 7.7% on-year in 2016.
Most Asian markets decline following Donald Trump's failure to provide clarity on economic policies
The dollar's fall after the Trump press conference dragged down Asian markets as well.
Most Asian markets trade higher as investors await Donald Trump's first full press conference as US president-elect
Investors are keen to know Trump's stance on various policies including taxes and infrastructure spending.
Commodities Round-up: Oil sinks as Libyan output uptick threatens Opec's plan
Brent, WTI futures extended losses as Libyan production jumps to three-year high.
Most Asian markets in the red following overnight decline on Wall Street and fall in oil prices
Most US indices slipped ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's news conference on Wednesday.
Most Asian markets trade higher following strong Wall Street close last week
US stocks ended higher on Friday amid optimism over US President-elect Donald Trump's plan on taxes and spending.
Asian markets mixed as automakers come under pressure after Donald Trump's warning to Toyota
Donald Trump said Toyota will face a 'big border tax' on cars built in Mexico for the US market.
Commodities Round-up: Dollar dip extends gold uptick, oil rally halted by US stockpile data
Gold futures lead precious metals higher for third successive session, but oil rally came to a halt.
Asian markets mixed despite positive Wall Street close and growth in China's services sector
A survey showed that China's services sector had grown to a 17-month high in December.
Nikkei leads Asian stock market rally amid a higher US dollar and positive manufacturing data
The dollar hit a 14-year high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday.
Commodities outlook 2017: Opec shenanigans, dollar strength and all that doesn't glitter
Gold and silver could have contrasting fortunes over the next 12 months, while the direction of oil futures hinges on Opec's accord holding up.
Commodities round-up: Dollar's strength sends gold futures tumbling again
Precious metal futures take another nosedive as the strength of the dollar hammers market.
Asian markets trade mixed despite Fed chair Janet Yellen's positive comments on US economy
Yellen announced on 19 December that the current job market in the US was the strongest in nearly a decade.
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.
Most Asian markets slide as Chinese bond selloff continues, Japan exports improve
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 climbed as the country managed to retain its AAA credit rating, despite a budget deficit.
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.
Asian markets trade mixed as investors continue to digest Fed decision
In China, policymakers are trying to curb capital outflows after the Fed decision.
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.
Could petrol spike to £1.30/lt on Opec's production cut, weaker pound and Brexit jitters?
UK inflation was bumped up by rising fuel prices, British drivers should brace themselves for more.
Commodities outlook for 2017: Gold could be in for a whole lot of pain
Crude oil market isn't really firing up, but gold could be in for an even rougher ride over the next 12 months.
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.