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BRUSSELS: Eurozone private sector business activity slowed sharply in February, a closely watched survey said on Monday, with a warning that the economic outlook could weaken even further.

BRUSSELS: Eurozone private sector business activity slowed slightly in December but still held at a four-and-a-half year high as the recovery remained on track, creating much-needed jobs, a key survey showed Wednesday.

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell in Asia Monday as dealers eyed lacklustre manufacturing data from China, which raised concerns about weak demand from the world's top energy consumer, analysts said.

NEW YORK: Oil prices finished the first day of 2015 trade lower as disappointing manufacturing data from the US, China and Europe kept pressure on the beaten-down commodity.