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Why Singapore's c.bank is unlikely to make another off-cycle policy move

SINGAPORE, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank may ease monetary policy outside its half yearly reviews if oil prices fall more sharply or China's economy takes a turn for the worse, but economists say a repeat of last January's surprise easing is unlikely for now.

RPT-Facing U.S. storm, VW set for easier ride in Europe on emissions scandal

BRUSSELS/LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Volkswagen is unlikely to face U.S.-style fines in Europe over its emissions scandal because of a softer regulatory regime and its home country Germany's determination to protect its car industry, EU sources and legal experts say.

UPDATE 1-Arch Coal files for bankruptcy

Jan 11 (Reuters) - Arch Coal Inc, the second-largest coal miner in the United States, and its domestic subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate a restructuring with a group of lenders that hold more than 50 percent of its debt, the company said.

Arch Coal files for bankruptcy

Jan 11 (Reuters) - Arch Coal Inc, the second-largest coal miner in the United States, and its domestic subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate a restructuring with a group of lenders that hold more than 50 percent of its debt, the company said.

Coal exports from Australian state of Queensland up despite mining backlash

SYDNEY, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Coal exports from Australia's Queensland state hit record levels for the second year in 2015, with shipments to India up sharply despite stalled attempts by Indian conglomerates to win approvals to dig new outback mines, data showed on Monday.

Political promises squeeze Canadian oil industry

The oil industry had eight years of an energy friendly government in Canada and couldn’t get a single new export pipeline built.

Wholesale power prices decrease across the country in 2015

(Mon, 11 Jan 2016) Wholesale electricity prices at major trading hubs on a monthly average basis for on-peak hours were down 27%-37% across the nation in 2015 compared with 2014, driven largely by lower natural gas prices. Because natural gas-fired generation sets the marginal price in many markets, wholesale electricity prices are sensitive to changes in natural gas prices.

UPDATE 1-Oil drops over 2 pct as China slowdown weighs; market loses faith in rebound

* Fund managers dump long positions, set record bets on price falls

China's premier says market solutions needed to solve overcapacity

BEIJING, Jan 11 (Reuters) - China will use market solutions to ease its overcapacity woes and will not use investment stimulus to expand demand, Premier Li Keqiang said during a recent visit to northern Shanxi province, according to state media.

REFILE-Australia shares at 2-1/2-year lows on China jitters, NZ shares skid

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Australian shares plunged to 2-1/2-year lows on Monday, while their New Zealand peers also fell, as concerns about China's policymakers' ability to calm the country's share market took a toll on risk appetite.

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