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Most Asian markets decline amid Deutsche Bank concerns
The bank's shares touched a record low overnight amid news that 10 hedge funds had cut their exposure to it.
Barring India, Asian markets gain amid Opec deal to cut oil production
Indian markets declined amid surgical strikes by the Indian forces on Pakistan-administered Kashmir region.
OPEC agrees to cut oil production for first time in eight years
Brent crude rose to $49 a barrel on the news after a meeting of the cartel in Algeria.
Most Asian markets slip amid Europe bank woes
The shares of Germany's largest lender, Deutsche Bank, have touched a record low overnight.
Saudi Arabia unveils first public sector pay cuts amid low oil prices and record deficit
The Kingdom announced radical new measures following a reported $98bn budget deficit in 2015.
4 people dead and 2 missing as Chevron helicopter bound for Angola oil platform crashes
Four Angolans and two foreigners involved as chopper crashes due to 'bad weather'.
Asian stocks rise as markets give thumbs up to Hillary Clinton in presidential debate
The Mexican peso surged in what is seen as its busiest Asian session in years.
Asian markets slide ahead of first US presidential debate
Former IMF official says China's slowdown is the biggest threat to the global economy.
Opec members to discuss oil production freeze in Algeria meeting
Algerian oil minister Noureddine Bouterfa hopes to achieve 'elements of an agreement'.
Asian markets mixed amid lack of any notable data release post US Fed and BoJ meetings
Next week, markets could be dependent on the first US Presidential Debate, which is scheduled for Monday.
US Fed decision to keep rates unchanged boosts Asian stock markets
The US Fed signalled it could increase rates before the year-end if the labour market improves.
Nikkei leads Asian markets rally as Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged
The BoJ will purchase long-term government bonds to keep 10-year bond yields at the current level of 0%.
Asian stock markets slide amid investor nervousness over US Fed and BoJ policy meetings
Analysts said that the general consensus was that the Fed would leave interest rates unchanged.
Niger Delta: Nigeria and US seek peaceful end to conflict as kidnapped workers freed in shoot-out
Oil-rich Niger Delta has seen resurgence of violence by militants who target oil and gas facilities.
Most Asian markets gain amid expectations that the US Fed will not increase rates this week
Markets were muted to BIS warning of a Chinese banking crisis.
Asian markets trade higher as weak US data reduces chances of September Fed rate increase
Stock markets in China and Hong Kong were closed due to the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
Asian markets trade mixed amid uncertainty over US Fed's next move
Traders are said to believe that the US central bank could increase interest rates in December.
Asian markets mixed following positive China data and dovish comments from Fed Governor Lael Brainard
Brainard wants stronger US consumer spending and increasing inflation before raising interest rates.
Asian markets tumble as investors expect US Fed officials to hint at September rate hike
A minimum of three Fed officials, including board member Lael Brainard, are expected to speak today.
Most Asian stock markets slip amid North Korean nuclear test and ECB decision on bonds
Oil prices move downwards after touching a two-week high.
Asian markets trade mixed ahead of ECB policy meeting
A Reuters poll showed that most analysts expect the ECB to keep interest rates unchanged.
North Sea oil company EnQuest sees profits rise
Profit before tax jumps 51% to $149.7m in six months to 30 June period.
Asian markets trade mixed as chances of September US rate increase recede
Poor US ISM services and nonfarm payroll data has led traders to believe there will be no immediate rate hike.
Is the Saudi Arabia and Russia deal to stabilise oil prices another false dawn?
The two countries account for more than 25% of the world's crude oil production.
Asian markets barring Australia gain as RBA keeps rates steady at 1.5%
A market analyst says Asian markets have been encouraged by better than expected post-Brexit UK and Europe data.
Hunting swings to interim loss on lower oil price
Oil services firm posts $50.8m loss in six months to 30 June period.
Asian markets mixed as traders await US jobs data
The mixed trading in Asia also follows weak US factory activity data, reported by ISM.
Most Asian markets trade lower following negative Wall Street close overnight
Traders are awaiting US nonfarm payroll data which could influence the US Fed decision on interest rates.
Asian markets trade mixed as traders await key August US nonfarm payroll data
The nonfarm payroll numbers will be the last major data release before the US Fed's September meeting.
Petrofac returns to profit despite challenging market
Oil services firm posts net profit of $12m for the six months ended 30 June.