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Asian markets trade in green after positive Wall Street close following Fed rate rise anticipation
A Fed policy meeting will end on 16 December, post which a rise in interest rates could be announced.
Asian stocks mixed amid continuing jitters over likely Fed rate increase
Oil prices rose in US trading session lifting some stock markets.
Oil hits seven-year low as Iran promises further supply
Iran says there is 'absolutely no chance' in delaying increased oil shipments.
Barring China and India, Asian markets slide following weak oil prices and upcoming Fed meet
Chinese investors gained confidence after CFETS said the yuan could remain stable in medium to long term.
Asian stock markets: Barring Japan's Nikkei 225 all other indices dip on oil price fall
Upcoming Fed meeting where rate increase could be decided, continues to weigh on markets.
Asian markets mixed as weak oil prices continue to worry investors
Likelihood of a rate increase by the US Fed also cast a shadow on the markets.
Anglo American signals second phase of 2015 commodities rout as miners dive on FTSE 100
Glencore, BHP Billiton and other commodity traders are struggling to survive because of the crisis.
Asian markets continue downward trend due to falling oil prices and weak Chinese data
Recent data indicates that the Chinese factories are suffering from persistent producer price deflation.
Greenpeace sting operation exposes 2 US climate sceptics's ties to fossil fuel industry
Prominent academics agreed to cast doubt on global warming in exchange for money from oil and coal industry.
Oil prices: Why Ryanair and Royal Mail shareholders will benefit from the collapse of crude
Falling oil prices are set to benefit airlines and logistics companies this Christmas.
Asian stock markets tumble as oil declines to seven-year lows
Apart from oil, the continuing Chinese slowdown and fears of US Fed rate increase weigh on markets.
Asian markets round-up: Barring Korea, most bourses in the green after positive US jobs report
Australia's S&P/ASX 200, China's Shanghai Composite and Hong Kong's Hang Seng among gainers.
Asian stock markets fall following Yellen and Draghi comments
The Fed boss continued to signal move for rate increase.
Opec meeting: Oil prices inch up from five-year low as leaders meet in Vienna to deal with crisis
Crude oil and WTI benchmarks are expected to remain under $60 in 2016.
Barring China, Asian markets weak after Janet Yellen reiterates Fed rate hike
Yellen said she was 'looking forward' to a rate hike while addressing the Economic Club of Washington.
Asian markets in the green despite weak Chinese data
China's official PMI was at a three-year low of 49.6 for the month of November.
Paris attacks: Security, weapon and oil firms lift stock markets in surprisingly bullish open
Tourism sector companies were among the largest drops after the massacre.
Paris attacks could add to stock market and oil price woes
US stock index futures declined to session lows after the close on Friday, following the Paris attacks.
Saudi Arabia business activity dives to all-time low amid oil price slump
Saudi Arabia non-oil business growth hits record low.
Low oil prices hit Exxon Mobil and Chevron profits
'Third quarter earnings were down substantially from a year ago,' said Chevron's chairman.
IAG profit soars to £788m after British Airways owner finally adds Air Lingus to portfolio
The airline it is likely to generate a profit of around €2.27bn, up from a previously estimated €2.2bn.
BP profits down 40% to $1.8bn as CEO Bob Dudley stays confident
The firm announced it is cutting capital expenditure for the third time in 2015.
Saudi Arabia may run out of financial assets by 2020 says IMF
Riyadh's budget deficit forecast to hit 20% of GDP this year amid low oil prices.
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro calls on $70 oil floor again ahead of Opec meeting
Maduro also said he was 'doing everything to save the price and the stability of our oil'.
UK inflation: Why this is good deflation
UK enters deflation as prices fall in line with commodities, but little cause for concern.
Glencore cuts 1,540 jobs across Australia and Peru in downsizing move on low zinc returns
As commodity prices continue to slide, Glencore cut its zinc production, axing hundreds of jobs.
Yellen indicates Fed rate hike by year-end
Investors last week viewed Fed's decision to hold rates as hawkish.
Glencore raises £1.6bn by issuing 1.3 billion shares as it kicks off debt reductions
Commodities trader issued 1.3 billion ordinary shares for 125 pence each and the sale was completed within a day.
Woodside's $8bn takeover offer for Oil Search rejected
Oil Search says 'highly opportunistic' bid 'grossly undervalues' the company.
Saudi Arabia to slash spending amid oil price slump
Finance minister pledges to cut 'unnecessary expenses' and issue more bonds to control budget deficit.