Reuters

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, lifted by a reported fall in U.S. crude inventories and by the ongoing risk of supply disruptions.

U.S. homebuilding increased more than expected in March amid a rebound in the construction of multi-family housing units.

China’s central bank said on Tuesday it will cut the amount of cash most commercial and foreign banks must hold as reserves.

Weak industrial data in top base metals consumer China weighed on prices on Tuesday, but aluminum was expected to resume its rally.

Oil edged up on Tuesday, supported by investors’ growing concern over the potential for disruptions to crude supply.

European shares edged up on Tuesday morning as sentiment regarding tensions between the U.S. and Russia eased up.

Stocks wavered after Chinese data showed hot and cold patches, but losses were limited as investors focused on Syrian corporate earnings.

China’s holdings of U.S. Treasuries rose in Feb, as net new foreign purchases increased to their largest since May 2017.

U.S. retail sales rebounded in March as households boosted purchases of motor vehicles and other big-ticket items.

The dollar weakened on Monday and headed towards a two-week low against a basket of rivals