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Asian markets trade mixed as US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged
The Shanghai Composite gets a boost after China reported positive growth in its services sector.
Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate militant group attacks oil pipeline
NDGJM carries out attacks in restive Delta in retaliation to presence of foreign oil corporations in the area.
BP sees profits halve amid slump in oil and gas prices
Oil giant posts replacement cost profit of $933m in third quarter.
Shell posts 17% increase in profit but warns of weak oil prices
Oil giant boosted by BG acquisition but warns outlook remains challenging due to the weakness in oil prices.
Asian markets mixed following strong China factory growth
China's official and private Caixin manufacturing PMI came in at 51.2 in October, indicating expansion.
Oil drilling linked to 1933 Los Angeles earthquake that killed 120 people
The Long Beach earthquake of 1933 and several others have been linked to oil drilling.
Asian markets mixed as FBI set to review more emails related to Hillary Clinton
Analysts say if Donald Trump wins the US election, it could lead to a decline in stock markets.
Why are celebrities joining the Dakota Access pipeline protest?
Avengers star Mark Ruffalo isn't the only celebrity backing Sioux first nations against oil pipeline.
Asian markets mixed following better-than-expected post-Brexit UK GDP data
The UK economy grew by 0.5% over the third quarter of 2016, in the three months after the EU referendum.
Commodities Round-up: Oil futures reverse intraday declines on Opec chatter
Brent, WTI rally after report suggests Opec members may be willing to cut individual production by as much as 4%.
Niger Delta Avengers resume oil facilities attacks as warning against repairs during negotiations
NDA says it fights to end disenfranchisement of Delta's poor communities and get greater oil revenue shares.
Genel Energy optimistic over Kurdish oil exports
Anglo-Turkish oil firm's net production fell 8% in third quarter compared to previous three months.
Asian markets mixed as South Korea reports weak GDP data
According to official data, South Korea's GDP for the third quarter grew by just 2.7% on-year.
Most Asian stock markets rise amid better-than-expected export numbers in Japan
Japanese exports fell 6.9% in September, better than a Reuters forecast of a 10.4% decline.
Most Asian markets slip as the US dollar climbs to seven-month high amid Fed rate hike fears
A few analysts opined that the US currency would continue to gain until December.
Asian stock markets rise amid belief that US Fed would go slow on increasing interest rates
Fed vice chairman Stanley Fischer had said that a few economic factors were delaying the jump in interest rates.
Asian markets mixed as Reuters Tankan survey shows Japanese manufacturers' confidence at six-month high
This confidence is, however, expected to drop to zero over the next three months.
Emir of Kuwait dissolves parliament over 'lack of cooperation'
An early election is now predicted in the country.
After Marmitegate: Mark Carney says food prices will continue to rise
BoE governor Mark Carney says the falling value of the pound will see prices rise on a range of goods and services.
Most Asian stock markets slip amid poor China trade data
China saw a decline in both exports and imports in September over last year in dollar terms.
Most Asian markets slip following Fed rate hike fears and poor US corporate earnings
According to the CME Fed Fund futures prices, 74.5% expect a US interest rate increase in December.
Asian markets mixed as Russia signals it will cap oil production
Opec aims for a reduction of about 700,000 barrels per day to stablise oil prices.
Asian stocks climb as markets see lesser chances of victory for Donald Trump
This comes after a video containing Trump's lewd and derogatory remarks about women went viral on 7 October.
Commodities round-up: Oil benchmarks slide as traders indulge in profit-taking
Brent and WTI see marginal declines, while precious metals resume recovery run.
Asian markets trade higher on oil rally
Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark rises 0.6% to 16,917.01 points.
Nigeria's oil and gas reserves decline as vandalism and theft hit production
NNPC ready to co-operate with stakeholders, exploration companies to increase reserves and productivity.
Commodities round-up: Brent caps $50 per barrel mark as traders mull over Opec cut
Major investment banks express scepticism over actual implementation of Opec's proposals for a production cut.
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.