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Asian markets trade mixed following Fed decision to keep interest rates steady
Asian investors are now looking forward to decisions by the Bank of Japan.
Asian stocks mixed, Shanghai Composite Index down 2.34%
Investors expect the US central bank to keep interest rates unchanged.
Nigeria to boost oil exploration in the north as Delta violence continues
Attacks blamed on new militants in Niger Delta have brought oil production to 30-year low.
Pilipinas Shell unveils $629m stock market flotation plans
Initial public offering is expected to be one of the largest in Philippine history.
BP draws line under Deepwater Horizon disaster but quarterly profits plunge
CEO Bob Dudley says he's "very pleased to have finally drawn a line under the Deepwater Horizon disaster".
Asian markets trade mixed ahead of central bank meetings of US and Japan
Investors believe BoJ will not introduce any meaningful stimulus while the US Fed will not lift rates.
Commodities round-up: Oil futures extend rout as oversupply sentiment gains traction
Goldman issues projections of rising Russian oil production while precious metals tumble on stronger dollar
Niger Delta violence to continue 'without serious commitment'
Avengers deny claims by the Buhari government that peace talks are ongoing - IBTimes UK investigates.
Most Asian markets trade higher as policymakers agree to support global growth at G20 summit
The Group of 20 summit was dominated by discussions over the impact of the Brexit vote.
Niger Delta Avengers deny peace talks are taking place despite President Buhari's claims
The NDA, which aims to bring Nigeria's oil production to zero, refutes claims made by the government and army.
Most Asian stocks fall as ECB assesses Brexit impact to decide on stimulus
The ECB has said it will wait for at least another six weeks before deciding on the stimulus.
Most Asian stock markets gain amid expectation of a ¥20tn stimulus package from Abe
The gains come ahead of the ECB's monetary policy decision scheduled for today.
Commodities Round-up: US data supports oil price but gold takes another knock
Gold and silver head lower as oil price decline is halted by decline in US stockpiles.
Asian stock markets trade mixed following IMF decision to cut UK growth forecast
Taking a cue from mixed close on Wall Street overnight, Asian stocks move both ways.
Most Asian stock markets trade lower as crude oil prices slip further
Japan's SoftBank slipped more than 10% amid its decision to acquire UK chip-designer ARM Holdings.
China's Shanghai Composite Index slips as other Asian stocks rise
Analysts say investors appear relieved over the failed coup bid in Turkey.
Commodities roundup: China's GDP rise supports oil prices as precious metals continue to slide
As oil prices rose, precious metals continued to slide on receding safe-haven demand.
Most Asian stock markets trade higher following China's GDP report
China's Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 6.7% on-year in the April to June period.
Commodities round-up: Gold slides as Bank of England holds fire on interest rates
UK monetary policymakers voted 8-1 in favour of holding fire on the interest rate front.
Most Asian stock markets trade higher amid possibility of BoE rate cut in August
Singapore's Straits Times Index was halted amid duplicate trade confirmation messages getting generated.
Asian markets trade higher following positive overnight close on Wall Street
Wall Street gained amid stimulus expectations from Japan and resolution of the UK political uncertainty.
Commodities round-up: Silver near two-year high as oil recovers on supply outages
Silver futures cap $20 an ounce while supply outages help oil prices recover.
Asian markets trade higher following stimulus comments by Japan PM Shinzo Abe
The markets have also been boosted by new highs on Wall Street.
Commodities round-up: Oil futures fall to two-month low as silver outperforms gold
Economic uncertainty is weighing on oil demand forecasts.
Asian markets: Nikkei leads gains as Japanese prime minister's ruling coalition wins upper house elections
The win made many analysts believe that PM Shinzo Abe would issue a fresh fiscal stimulus package.
Commodities round-up: Oil price rises as US data indicates largest production drop since 2013
Poor US oil production data nominally reversed price declines seen over much of the trading week.
Asian stock markets slip as risk aversion grows
Oil prices rebounded on 8 July and traded in the green after a sharp decline in the previous trading session.
US stocks settle mostly lower as oil price declines weigh
Investors are now waiting for the highly anticipated jobs report on Friday 8 July.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite volatile despite positive US economic data and dovish Fed minutes
US data for June showed that the country's services sector grew by the fastest pace in seven months.
Commodities round-up: Gold rush continues but oil down by over 3% on economic outlook
Safe-haven investors maintain gold rush, but oil market spooked by global economic outlook.