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Oil prices rise as US says Russian attack on Ukraine may occur soon

Brent crude rose 73 cents, or 0.75%, to $97.57 a barrel at 0130 GMT, after soaring as high as $98.08.

Euro skids versus safe-havens as Russia-Ukraine tensions ramp up

Riskier commodity-linked currencies also tumbled, succumbing to worsening risk sentiment after earlier in the week proving resilient due to high commodity prices.

Stocks extend sell-off as US warns of imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine

The crisis deepened this week after Russian President Vladimir Putin dispatched troops into parts of Ukraine, triggering sanctions from Western countries.

S. Africa building firm WBHO quits Australia, blames Covid-19 restrictions

South Africa's building firm giant Wilson Bayly Holmes - Ovcon Ltd said it is pulling out of Australia, saying the country's strict Covid response impacted its property market.

Dollar edges up as Russia-Ukraine developments dent risk appetite

The Russian rouble weakened 2.70% versus the greenback at 81.13 after reaching 81.392 per dollar, giving back gains made on Tuesday.

Mondelez CEO may close plants in Ukraine if crisis becomes 'too dangerous'

Oreo cookie maker Mondelez International Inc will close its plants in Ukraine if the country's tensions with Russia escalate and become "too dangerous," Chief Executive Officer told Reuters.

Amazon labour organiser Smalls held, accused of trespassing firm property

Amazon.com Inc labor organizer Christian Smalls was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly trespassing on company property, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) said.

India's refinery throughput stays firm with strong recovery in sight

Crude oil throughput in January was however down 0.5% year-on-year to 5.13 mn barrels per day (21.71 mn tonnes), govt data showed.

Cryptocurrencies see outflows in final week of 2021: CoinShares data

The final week of 2021 saw a third straight week of investment outflows from cryptocurrency funds, data from digital currency manager CoinShares showed.

Oil prices above $80 a barrel after Opec+ output target hike

Brent crude futures were up 65 cents, or 0.81 per cent, to $80.32 a barrel by 1317 GMT

Gold price rises as investors focus on Federal Reserve for hike hints

Spot gold was up 0.32 per cent at $1,820.41 per ounce by 1132 GMT

Kazakh president removes ex-leader from post amid worst unrest in a decade

Buildings on fire in biggest city; President says government botched fuel price increase

Crude oil prices hold near $80 after OPEC+ output hike decision

Brent crude futures were up 37 cents, or 0.46%, to $80.37 a barrel by 1210 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 29 cents, or 0.38%, to $77.28

Gold remains range-bound as investors look to Fed for rate hike hints

Spot gold was up 0.2% to $1,818.79 per ounce at 1025 GMT, with U.S. gold futures rising 0.3% to $1,819.50

Stock market optimism falters; higher US yields hit tech stocks

After the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1.3% in Wall Street on Tuesday, Asian shares fell overnight

Asian shares skid today as rising US treasury yields hit tech stocks

US yields rose as bond investors geared up for interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve by mid-year to curb stubbornly high inflation

Asian stocks saw big foreign outflows in 2021 despite December buying

Cross-border investors purchased Asian equities worth a net $5.85 billion in South Korean, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and India last month

Covid: Hong Kong bans incoming flights from 8 countries, including India

Incoming flights from Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Britain and the United States, including interchanges, would be banned from Jan 8-21

Indian bond yields stabilise after early spike tracking oil prices

India's benchmark 10-year bond yield was trading steady on the day at 6.52% by 0655 GMT, after earlier rising to 6.54%, its highest level since Jan. 31, 2020

Oil steadies as investors weigh impact of surge in Omicron cases

The United States reported nearly 1 million new coronavirus infections on Monday, the highest daily tally of any country in the world