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Asian markets mixed despite positive Wall Street close and growth in China's services sector
A survey showed that China's services sector had grown to a 17-month high in December.
Kedar Grandhi Jan 05, 2017
Opec deal pushes UK petrol prices to two-year high
Average cost of unleaded petrol rises by more than 3p to 117.9p in December.
Karthick Arvinth Jan 05, 2017
Nikkei leads Asian stock market rally amid a higher US dollar and positive manufacturing data
The dollar hit a 14-year high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday.
Kedar Grandhi Jan 04, 2017
Commodities round-up: Oil spikes to 18-month high after Oman and Kuwait lower output
Brent, WTI futures register gains of over 2.5% as Kuwait and Oman cut production in line with Opec and non-Opec accord.
Gaurav Sharma Jan 03, 2017
Isis continues to sell Iraqi oil to Syria to fund terrorist activities despite coalition strikes
Oil is a crucial source of revenue for the Islamist militant group which uses the funds to carry out terrorist attacks.
Ananya Roy Jan 03, 2017
Commodities outlook 2017: Opec shenanigans, dollar strength and all that doesn't glitter
Gold and silver could have contrasting fortunes over the next 12 months, while the direction of oil futures hinges on Opec's accord holding up.
Gaurav Sharma Dec 23, 2016
Not just Putin's pal: ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson would be formidable as Trump's Secretary of State
There's a lot more to Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of State than his dealings with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Gaurav Sharma Dec 21, 2016
Asian markets trade mixed despite Fed chair Janet Yellen's positive comments on US economy
Yellen announced on 19 December that the current job market in the US was the strongest in nearly a decade.
Kedar Grandhi Dec 20, 2016
BP strikes $1bn deal to drill for gas in Mauritania and Senegal
Deal comes days after BP hammers out oil agreement more than twice the size with United Arab Emirates.
Roger Baird Dec 19, 2016
Most Asian markets slide as Chinese bond selloff continues, Japan exports improve
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 climbed as the country managed to retain its AAA credit rating, despite a budget deficit.
Kedar Grandhi Dec 19, 2016
Asian markets trade mixed as investors continue to digest Fed decision
In China, policymakers are trying to curb capital outflows after the Fed decision.
Kedar Grandhi Dec 16, 2016
Asian markets slide as Fed raises its benchmark interest rate
The Fed move marks the first rate increase in 2016 and the second in a decade.
Kedar Grandhi Dec 15, 2016
Trump nominates Rick Perry to head Department of Energy
Climate change denier who sits on board of controversial Dakota oil pipeline will form US energy policy.
Graham Lanktree Dec 14, 2016
Most Asian markets trade higher ahead of US Fed decision
Markets have already factored in a Fed rate increase, say analysts.
Kedar Grandhi Dec 14, 2016
Commodities round-up: Gold, oil futures slide as Fed meeting approaches
Precious metals and crude oil headed lower ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate-setting meeting.
Gaurav Sharma Dec 13, 2016
Trump nominates Exxon Mobile CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State
Oil giant boss who brokered deal with Vladimir Putin will 'reverse years of misguided foreign policies' says Trump team.
Graham Lanktree Dec 13, 2016
Asian markets trade mixed as investors await outcome of US Federal Reserve meeting
China reporting better than expected factory output and retail sales in November had negligible effect on the markets.
Kedar Grandhi Dec 13, 2016
Asian markets mixed as oil prices surge amid Vienna output cut deal
Non-Opec nations have agreed to cut output by 558,000 barrels a day.
Kedar Grandhi Dec 12, 2016
Non-Opec members agree to cut oil production to ease oversupply
Group of 11 states including Russia and Mexico to slash output by 558,000 barrels per day from 1 January.
Karthick Arvinth Dec 11, 2016
What is next for oil prices after Opec?
Opec's surprise decision to cut oil production by 1.2 million barrels per day has boosted the crude oil price.
Edmund Shing Dec 07, 2016
Most Asian markets gain following Donald Trump announcing SoftBank's US investment plans
Markets also gained amid investor expectations of a positive outcome from the upcoming ECB meeting.
Kedar Grandhi Dec 07, 2016
Most Asian markets rise as investors brush off Italian referendum vote
US services sector activity hitting a one-year high in November also helped boost investor confidence.
Kedar Grandhi Dec 06, 2016
Asian markets slip as euro falls to 20-month low post Italian referendum
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announced his resignation soon after results indicated his defeat.
Kedar Grandhi Dec 05, 2016
Asian markets slip following weak overnight close on Wall Street and FTSE
The bearish trend in the stock markets also follows a decline in oil prices.
Kedar Grandhi Dec 02, 2016
Asian markets gain amid Opec deal and better-than-expected China PMI data
On Wednesday, Opec agreed to cut oil production by 1.2 million barrels per day.
Kedar Grandhi Dec 01, 2016
Most Asian markets in the green following an increase in oil prices
Most analysts said they expect some form of deal to emerge from the Opec meeting.
Kedar Grandhi Nov 30, 2016
Asian markets trade mixed ahead of Opec meeting
The markets are awaiting the outcome of Opec ministers' meeting to work out a production cut.
Kedar Grandhi Nov 29, 2016
Asian markets mixed as oil prices tumble amid comments from Saudi Arabia's energy minister
Investors fear that Opec nations will not agree to a production cut at Wednesday's meeting.
Kedar Grandhi Nov 28, 2016
Most Asian stock markets gain as Thanksgiving break in the US slows dollar surge
The uptick in Asia is expected to only last until US markets reopen after the holidays.
Kedar Grandhi Nov 25, 2016
Commodities round-up: Oil futures head sideways on Russian production freeze offer
Kremlin's offer falls short of a coordinated crude production cut ahead of Opec meeting.
Gaurav Sharma Nov 24, 2016
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