US, Indo-Pacific countries launch new-generation trade talks shunning tariff cuts
Economic ministers from the US and 13 Indo-Pacific countries launch negotiations on Washington's first major pan-Asian trade engagement.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Oil eases in Asian trade after OPEC cut
Oil eased in Asian trade Thursday, taking a breather after soaring nearly 10 percent on the wings of OPEC's decision to carry out its first output cut in eight years.
Thu Dec 01 2016
Pound extends rally in Asia as Brexit fears ease
Long-running fears of a pro-Brexit vote on June 23 had been hammering the British currency and became heightened in recent weeks as the "Leave" campaign pulled ahead in the polls.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Oil prices drop 3 percent as investors retreat from overnight gains
Oil prices fell 3 percent in Asian trade on Tuesday, with investors covering short positions and taking profits after Brent and U.S. crude soared more than 8 percent in the previous session.
Tue Sep 01 2015
Oil prices mixed in Asian trade
Oil prices were mixed in Asia as fighting between pro-government forces and Iran-backed rebels in Yemen fuels fears about supply disruption.
Mon Apr 27 2015
Oil prices rebound in Asian trade
Oil prices rebounded in Asia following steep losses in the previous session, but analysts said gains were capped by a strengthening US dollar and persistent concerns about a global supply glut.
Wed Mar 11 2015
Oil prices stabilise in Asian trade
Oil prices stabilised in Asia following sharp gains in the previous session as dealers predicted the end of volatile trading.
Mon Mar 02 2015
Dollar down in Asian trade
The dollar fell in Asia Monday after a report revealed a decline in US wages that could dampen consumer spending and delay an interest rate increase.
Mon Jan 12 2015
Oil prices down in Asian trade
Oil prices fell in Asia Monday as dealers await fresh leads from top crude consumer the United States, while analysts warned there are likely still further losses to come.
Mon Jan 05 2015
Oil struggles in Asia after OPEC maintains output levels
Oil prices struggled in Asian trade Friday after the OPEC cartel decided against cutting production despite a global glut that has sent prices collapsing to multi-year lows.
Fri Nov 28 2014
Oil prices rise in Asia
Oil prices rose in Asian trade Wednesday ahead of the US Department of Energy's crude stockpiles report and a testimony in Congress by Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen.
Wed May 07 2014
Oil prices rise in Asian trade
Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade Wednesday following upbeat global economic data but a lack of fresh leads was curbing further gains, analysts said
Wed Apr 02 2014
Oil prices surge as Ukraine mobilises army
Oil prices surged in Asian trade Monday as Ukraine's Western-backed government mobilised the army with Russia poised to invade.
Mon Mar 03 2014
Oil flat in Asian trade amid US oversupply concerns
Oil prices were flat in Asian trade Friday with investors increasingly concerned over growing US crude stockpiles
Fri Nov 29 2013
Oil prices rise after Egypt bloodbath
Oil prices rose in Asian trade Thursday on concerns that escalating violence in Egypt will disrupt supplies from the Middle East, analysts said.
Thu Aug 15 2013