MELBOURNE/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices were mixed on Wednesday as concerns over rocky demand in Europe counterbalanced hopes of a recovery in U.S. refinery activity as industry data showed U.S. crude stockpiles unexpectedly fell last week.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers promised on Monday to extend public support for the economy through 2021 and 2022 to help the common currency area emerge from the coronavirus crisis, saying they would deal with rising debt only once recovery is on track.

BEIJING, March 15, Global Times: China’s economy has shed the clouds of the coronavirus and picked up its recovery in the first two months of 2021, with key economic indicators improving at a sizable growth rate of more than 30 percent, thanks to last year’s low base and a steady acceleration of manufacturing fired up by domestic and overseas demand.

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian fuel exporters are hungrily eyeing Australia as the country’s shutdown of almost all its refineries creates a bright demand spot amid otherwise coronavirus crimped markets.

TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, tracking an advance by Wall Street’s main indexes to record highs, as investors looked to key central bank meetings this week, starting with the U.S. Federal Reserve.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 15): Malaysia's export revenue is expected to grow at a slower pace of 8% to RM38 billion in 2021, compared with a 103% growth last year, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA), taking into account shorter lead time and lower average selling prices (ASPs).