Oil prices drop as U.S. inventories rise
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after data showed an unexpected rise in U.S. crude stockpiles.
Economic Watch: Surging U.S. inflation may trigger bigger rate hike, push up recession
Australian minimum wage increases by 5.2 pct in response to rising inflation
Australian minimum wage increases by 5.2 pct in response to rising inflation.
Major stock market indices worldwide
The following are the indices of major stock markets worldwide on Wednesday.
Lao gov't proposes to revise key economic targets amid rising inflation
Lao gov't proposes to revise key economic targets amid rising inflation.