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Asian shares tick up, sterling off five-month peak as crunch Brexit talks eyed
Asian shares inched higher while sterling came off five-month highs in volatile trade on Wednesday as investors looked to whether Britain can secure a deal to avoid a disorderly exit from the European Union.
Oil prices edge higher as OPEC hints at deeper output cuts
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, tracking gains in equities, as investors pinned hopes on a potential Brexit deal between Britain and the European Union and on signals from OPEC and its allies that further supply curbs could be possible.
Mideast Stocks: Saudi hits 11-month low as most Gulf markets fall
Saudi Arabia's stock index fell sharply on Tuesday with all its banking shares declining ahead of third-quarter results as expectations remain muted, while most major Gulf markets traded in negative territory.
Sterling's Brexit rally pauses, yuan falls on Hong Kong worries
The pound pulled back from its highest level in almost five months versus the dollar on Wednesday, erasing some of the rally sparked by signs Britain is closing in on a deal to leave the European Union.
Gold edges higher as Brexit uncertainty spurs safe-haven bid
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday after shedding nearly 1% in the previous session, as it remained unclear if Britain could avoid postponing its departure from the EU beyond Oct. 31.
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