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Oil prices dive as Britain votes to leave EU

Raza Haidery Jun 24, 2016

TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices slumped by more than 6 percent on Friday after Britain voted to leave the European Union in a landmark referendum, causing huge market uncertainty and fracturing European efforts to forge greater unity.

Oil prices up on geopolitical tensions sparked by Paris attacks

AFP Nov 16, 2015

SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed in Asia Monday on geopolitical tensions sparked by the deadly terror attacks in Paris, but analysts said a global crude supply glut is likely to restrict any gains.

Oil prices bounce back but gains limited

AFP Nov 9, 2015

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rebounded in Asia Monday but stayed below $45 a barrel as gains were limited by a strong dollar and data showing a decline in Chinese crude imports.

Oil prices rebound in Asia on bargain hunting

AFP Oct 20, 2015

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rebounded in Asia Tuesday on bargain hunting ahead of a report on US crude inventories, but the market remained weighed down by the slowing Chinese economy and a global oversupply.

Oil prices fall in Asia as China slowdown weighs

AFP Oct 19, 2015

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell in Asia Monday after data showed China's economy posted its slowest growth for more than six years in the third quarter, reinforcing worries about demand from the world's top energy guzzler.

Oil prices extend gains in Asian trade

AFP Oct 12, 2015

SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed in Asia Monday boosted by a weaker dollar and expectations a rise in demand will ease a global supply glut, while investors await the release of key Chinese economic data this week.

Oil prices rebound in Asian trade

Raza Haidery Jan 21, 2015

SINGAPORE: Oil rebounded in Asia Wednesday as traders bought the commodity at cheaper prices following a slide to near six-year lows, analysts said.

Oil prices dip further in Asian trade

Raza Haidery Jan 14, 2015

SINGAPORE: Oil prices on Tuesday slipped further toward six-year lows in Asia after major crude producers stressed they will maintain output levels despite an oversupply.

Oil extends 'disconcerting' fall

Raza Haidery Jan 13, 2015

SINGAPORE: Oil extended its "disconcerting" plunge towards six-year lows in Asia Tuesday after Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs lowered its price forecast, adding to concerns about a supply glut and weak demand.

Oil prices rise on violence in Libya

Raza Haidery Dec 29, 2014

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in Asia Monday as fresh violence in Libya stoked concerns about possible supply disruptions, analysts said.