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Asian markets: China's Shanghai Composite down despite positive close on Wall Street and FTSE last week
Positive comments on the yuan by Zhou Xiaochuan, governor of PBOC, failed to boost the Shangai Composite.
Asian markets: Hong Kong's Hang Seng declines following comments from Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen
Yellen was optimistic of the US economy, but acknowledged that global risks such as China slowdown persist.
Janet Yellen to stick to Fed's interest plans on strong US economy unless global threats intensify
Analysts have criticised the Federal Reserve's decision to increase US interest rates in December.
Trade crisis: Maersk warns 'abnormal' conditions in the global economy are much worse than 2008
Chief executive Nils Andersen warned of a "massive deterioration" of business.
Tullow Oil: Company's share price crashes as sales fall despite success in narrowing losses
Tullow's pre-tax loss over the financial year was $1.03bn, down 37.2% from 2014's $1.64bn loss.
Asian markets: Japan's Nikkei continues to decline amid concerns over the European banking sector
Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Barclays and Intesa Sanpaolo have seen their share prices decline in recent times.
Oil prices: IEA warns of further plunge as OPEC hikes production and demand growth slows
Return of Iran to the oil market after sanctions were lifted in January is expected to boost OPEC output.
Asian markets: Japan's Nikkei down more than 5% following weak close on Wall Street
China, Hong Kong and other markets remained closed, most Asian stock exchanges traded lower on 9 February.
BG Group's annual profit plunges ahead of Shell takeover amid oil prices crisis
BG is the latest oil stock to suffer from crude prices decline as full-year profit tumbles almost 40%.
Asian markets: China's Shanghai Composite down despite positive overnight close on Wall Street
On 4 February, Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.49%, while FTSE 100 closed higher by 1.06%.
Oil prices might be struggling but Shell and BP could benefit from the industry's renaissance
Investors will be hoping for a potential future rebound in oil prices after their worldwide collapse.
Shell's annual profit plunges 80% amid ongoing slump in oil prices
Oil giant's annual and fourth-quarter earnings plummet as it confirms it will cut 10,000 jobs after BG merger
Asian markets: China trades higher following a strong Wall Street close as oil prices rise
Oil prices increased on speculation that the US Federal Reserve may not increase interest rates in 2016.
US markets open: Wall Street gains ground as oil prices rebound over $30 a barrel
Dow Jones and Nasdaq on track to recoup losses as Brent and WTI prices climb.
London property: Falling oil price will fuel prime central housing market
Estate agents Knight Frank highlights oil as property market driver in its Prime Central London Sales Index.
Asian markets: China trades lower following weak Wall Street close as oil prices slide
Oil prices decline following failed talks between Russia and Venezuela.
Market round-up: FTSE 100 plummets as BP profit halves and Brent dips below $33
In 2015, BP's annual profit fell 51% year-on-year to $5.9bn, while Shell predicted similar results.
US market open: Dow and Nasdaq in the red as oil price fall towards $30 a barrel mark
Wall Street in the red as oil prices fall 5% and offset strong earnings from Alphabet, Mattel and Michael Kors.
BP's annual profit halves as slump in crude prices and impairment charges take their toll
Oil giant to cut more jobs as ongoing oil slump and impairment charges slash annual and quarterly profits.
Asian markets: China trades in the green despite slide in oil prices
Oil prices slipped after China reported weak manufacturing data for January.
US market round-up: Wall Street in the red as poor Chinese data drags oil prices lower
US markets on back foot as oil prices fell by more than 3% after China manufacturing PMI hits three-year low.
Centrica CEO: George Osborne should cut taxes of oil producers to avoid North Sea field closures
Boss of British Gas owner said North Sea companies that want to continue would need support.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite declines following China's weak manufacturing data
China's official manufacturing purchasing manager's index (PMI) for January 2016 came in at 49.4.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite positive as Bank of Japan adopts negative interest rate policy
Bank of Japan has said that 0.1% interest would be charged for excess reserves parked with it.
Asian markets: China's Shanghai Composite in the red following Fed's rate rise comment
Both WTI crude oil and Brent crude were trading lower despite Russia stating it could consider cutting output.
Shell: More than 80% of shareholders vote in favour of proposed £35bn BG takeover
Royal Dutch Shell edges closer to complete merger after majority of shareholders vote in favour of takeover.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite down as Apple forecasts first revenue drop in 13 years
Apple admits to feeling the impact of the China slowdown as it warns that iPhone sales are set to fall.
World Bank and Credit Suisse slash oil price forecast for 2016
HSBC too recently cut its crude oil price forecast for the next three years, over a prolonged supply glut.
China economic crisis: Baltic Dry Index hits record low amid fears over global trade slowdown
Baltic Dry Index sparks worry over global economy coming to standstill but analysts say worries are overdone.
Oil prices tumble below $30 amid global oversupply and fresh concerns over China slowdown
Brent crude and WTI fall below $30 a barrel as concerns over a slowdown in China intensify.