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Most Asian stock markets gain amid doubts over US Fed rate increase
The Nikkei slides despite data showing fall in Japanese unemployment.
Most Asian stock markets slip following Janet Yellen's comments on interest rates
The Nikkei posted its biggest one-day gain in three weeks amid a weakening of the yen.
Most Asian markets lose ground ahead of speech by Fed's Janet Yellen
Traders appeared to be nervous as Janet Yellen is expected to provide a hint on interest rate increase.
Asian markets mixed ahead of speech by Fed's Janet Yellen
Yellen is expected to provide clues about the US central bank's next move on interest rates.
Asian markets trade mixed as US reports strong housing data
US new-home sales in July increased to their highest levels in nearly eight years.
Asian markets mixed as oil prices retreat from two-month highs ahead of US Fed meeting
Investors expect Yellen to give a hint about the timeline of the next rate increase in her speech.
Barring Nikkei, all Asian stock indices trading lower ahead of Fed meeting
Investors expect Fed chair Janet Yellen to hint at an increase in US interest rates.
Niger Delta Avengers offers ceasefire if Nigeria stops 'harassing innocent people'
NDA latest to group to attack Nigeria, due to perceived marginalisation in the area.
Commodities Round-up: Oil rally pauses as futures retreat from eight-week high
Oil futures remained in bull territory despite the current rally showing signs of petering out
Most Asian stock markets gain as oil prices near eight-week highs
Investors are now said to be looking forward to clarity from US Fed chairperson Janet Yellen on interest rate increase.
Premier Oil returns to profit in the first half on the back of higher production
Oil producer lifts full-year production target by 4% and expects to reap benefits from weak sterling.
Asian indices trade mixed as US Fed remains undecided on timing of next rate increase
US Fed officials split on the timing of future rate increase.
Most Asian markets rise as Shanghai Composite dips
New York Fed President William Dudley says the US central bank could raise interest rates as early as September.
Most Asian stock markets close in the red despite increase in oil prices
Japan's Nikkei sees the sharpest fall following increase in the value of yen.
Wood Group profits slump 40% as oil prices stay depressed
Aberdeen-based company expects 20% drop in full-year earnings.
BHP plunges to record $6.4bn loss as low commodity prices take their toll
Commodity giant posts weakest underlying profit in its history after reporting an 81% year-on-year drop.
Asian stock markets trade higher despite disappointing Chinese data
China's fixed-asset investment in the year to July grew at the slowest rate in more than 16 years.
Asian markets mixed as oil prices decline
Singapore has reduced its 2016 economic growth forecast amid Brexit and weakening global demand.
Asian markets slide following decline in US productivity for third straight quarter
US nonfarm productivity declined at a 0.5% annual rate in the second quarter ending 30 June.
Asian stock markets trade mixed as China consumer inflation increases and India keeps rates unchanged
China inflation numbers indicate there is room for further policy easing in the Asian country.
Amec Foster Wheeler warns market remains 'very challenging'
Oil and gas services firm reports 6% revenue increase in the first half of 2016.
Asian markets gain following strong US jobs data
Asian markets bullish despite data showing fall in China's July exports.
Most Asian stock markets gain amid BoE rate cut expectations
Investors expect the UK's central bank to cut rates to a record low of 0.25%.
Nigeria resumes payments to Niger Delta militants as part of amnesty program
Payments part of amnesty granted to militants in 2009 on condition they stop carrying out attacks.
Most Asian markets decline amid disappointing Japan stimulus plan
Investors are now looking forward to the Bank of England's decision on cutting interest rates.
Asian markets mixed as RBA cuts its key cash rate to a record low
The Hong Kong stock exchange suspends trading for the day amid Typhoon Nida.
Nigeria: Joint offensive against Niger Delta militants leaves 100 dead
Offensives started months after oil pipeline attacks severely affected country's oil production.
Most Asian markets trade higher amid reduced chances of US rate increase
Shanghai Composite shows muted reaction to China's mixed factory activity data.
New Delhi plans to evacuate 10,000 starving jobless Indians from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj calls it a 'food crisis' and says efforts are on to provide relief.
Asian markets mixed following Bank of Japan's less than expected stimulus announcement
The Japanese central bank modestly increases purchases of exchange-traded funds.