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Oil prices battle back
Oil futures climbed back above the $30-level amid speculation weekly supply data will show U.S. crude inventories rose at a slower pace than expected last week.
Asian stocks end sharply lower
Major Asian equities closed lower on Wednesday, as ongoing volatility in oil prices highlighted concerns over slowing global economic growth.
European shares in the red
European stock markets were on course for a third straight losing session as investors remained risk adverse.
Wall Street struggles for direction
U.S. stock futures point to a modestly lower open as investors looked ahead to U.S. economic reports on private sector hiring and service sector activity later in the day.
Syngenta agrees to $43 bn takeover
Swiss pesticide and seed company Syngenta (N:SYT) soared 6% after government-owned China National Chemical agreed to acquire it for $43 billion.