Commodities
Commodities: Brent drops on lack of OPEC announcement, amid wave of risk aversion
Energy futures dragged on the entire complex after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries's ministerial meeting adjourned without a formal announcement to cut its combined output, pending a decision by Moscow.
Brent oil futures drop after OPEC summit ends without decision on output cut
In a surprise development, Thursday's meeting of energy ministers from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies adjourned without a final decision on by how much to cut the group's combined crude oil output.
Strategic Minerals boosted by Australian copper mineralisation
Strategic Minerals’ shares surged on Thursday after intersecting “significant” copper mineralisation at its Leigh Creek Copper Mine (LCCM) project in South Australia.
US services sector activity unexpectedly picks up November - ISM
Activity in the US services sector unexpectedly picked up in November, according to data released on Thursday.
US foreign trade deficit hits 10-year high as soybean exports decline
America's trade shortfall with the rest of the world widened a tad in October on the back of stronger import demand.
Weekly US jobless claims dip, but some economists concerned
One of the most-closely tracked indicators of conditions in the US jobs market came in just a tad worse-than-expected on Thursday, nevertheless some economists expressed concern.
US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in November - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose less than expected in November, according to data released by the ADP on Thursday.
Oil price under pressure ahead of crucial Opec meeting
Oil prices slipped on Thursday as comments emerged from the fringes of the meeting of Opec oil-producing nations in Vienna on Thursday.