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The deal comes as global conflicts have boosted U.S. refiners sales.

Chinas forward earnings outlook continues to soften, said BNP Paribas.

The U.S. midterm elections results could result in different responses among Asian currencies, said State Street Investment Management.

Gold edged higher in early Asian trade amid better investor sentiment.

Banks have led the way on Australias share market in recent weeks, and UBS looks at what is driving this outperformance.

Oil prices were lower in early Asian trade as the market tracks developments in the Middle East.