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Commodities round-up: Gold spikes as US Fed expected to hold interest rates
Call on gold bullion rose 37 tonnes over last week alone as investors reacted to the Brexit vote.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite gains as post-Brexit rally continues
The rally in the Asian markets follows a deadlock in Australia's general election over the weekend.
John Wood Group says its 2016 EBITA will be 20% lower than previous year
Energy services giant says it continues to expect full-year EBITA to be around 20% lower than 2015.
Asian markets: Most indices trade higher following positive Wall Street close overnight
Analysts say Brexit seems to have taken a back seat in the short term.
Niger Delta violence: US envoy urges militants to cease attacks
Attacks on oil facilities have stopped but country's oil production already severely impacted.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite gains as fears over Brexit ease
Analysts have opined that the pound which recently dropped to 30-year lows could fall further.
Niger Delta Avengers urge Buhari to visit communities in south-east as referendum calls grow
Niger Delta rocked by renewed violence over perceived marginalisation and presence of oil corporations.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite gains as UK pound falls further
The pound was trading at 1.34 against the US dollar as of 4.51am GMT, down 2.07% from Friday's close.
Gold rush by panicked traders as oil futures hammered by Brexit fallout
Brent and WTI contracts shed over 4% but traders put slide down to short-term volatility.
Asawana Deadly Force: New militant group calls for independence of Niger Delta
New group emerges days after reports claimed federal government reached 30-day truce with militants
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite slips ahead of EU referendum vote
Two opinion polls published late on 22 June indicated that the 'Remain' campaign had a slight majority.
Oil futures slide on US inventory data, Brexit concerns
Opinion polls continue to point to a very close vote and an uncertain outcome of UK's EU referendum
Niger Delta Avengers deny ceasefire accord with Nigerian government
Local reports claimed 30-day truce reached between government and militants including NDA.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite gains ahead of EU referendum
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen cautious on increase in interest rate.
Niger Delta Avengers: Militants and government agree 30-day ceasefire
Truce reportedly reached as attacks blamed on Niger Delta Avengers halt oil production.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite gains following positve FTSE close overnight
US Fed chair Janet Yellen's two-day testimony before Congress is scheduled to on 21 June.
Pro-Biafrans claim Niger Delta Avengers link: Who is behind group that halted Nigeria's oil production?
NDA latest militants to wage war against Nigeria where attacks blamed on group nearly halved oil production.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite slips despite easing Brexit concerns
British opinion polls over the weekend revealed that the support for the 'remain' campaign was recovering.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite gains as Brexit fears recede amid killing of British MP Jo Cox
Killing of British MP Jo Cox, who was against Brexit, has seen sentiment shifting towards the "Remain" camp.
Niger Delta violence: Avengers blow up NNPC pipeline as peace talks fail to begin
Attacks blamed on militants caused oil production to drop to 1.6 million barrels per day from 2.2 million.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite slips as Bank of Japan leaves interest rates unchanged
BOJ's decision comes after the US Federal Reserve decided to leave its interest rates unchanged.
Venezuela riots: 4 dead as food crisis cripples economy and President Nicolas Maduro battles recall
Riots continue in Venezuela where people are unable to buy basic items such as flour and rice.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite gains despite MSCI's decision not to include Chinese equities in its indexes
Investors in the region continue to be concerned over the outcome of the EU referendum.
US market close: Stocks close lower amid declining oil prices
The indexes dropped for a fourth straight session, as concerns over the Fed meeting and Brexit vote weighed.
Venezuela: Rioters chant 'we want food!' amid looting that leaves three dead
Riots and looting are routine in Venezuela as people are unable to buy basic items such as flour and rice.
Niger Delta Avengers agree to dialogue with Nigeria but vow more attacks if demands not met
Niger Delta Avengers latest group to wage war against Nigeria due to perceived marginalisation.
Barring Shanghai Composite, Asian stock market indices slip amid Brexit worries
Investors are also awaiting outcome of US Fed meeting.
Asian markets: Shanghai Composite slips ahead of central bank meetings and EU referendum concerns
US, the UK, Switzerland and Japan central banks to hold policy meetings this week.
Niger Delta violence: Government Tompolo urges Avengers to start dialogue with government
Violence in Niger Delta has caused oil production to drop to 1.6m barrels per day from 2.2m.
President Buhari in London for secret talks with Niger Delta militants rumours 'untrue' says UK
Rumours claimed Buhari in London for talks on Niger Delta violence and not to treat ear infection.