Bloomberg The dollar snapped its longest losing streak since September and US stocks climbed to record highs for a second consecutive day ahead of the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December policy meeting. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose past 2,700 for the first time, while the Nasdaq Composite Index also reached a record as a report …

Reuters Most major Gulf stock markets rose on Wednesday as some buyers returned from New Year holidays, and shares in Dubai’s blue chip Emaar group rebounded for a second straight day. Egypt lagged, however, led lower by a few blue chips. Dubai’s index added 1.4 percent to 3,459 points in rising volume as Emaar Properties gained a further 2.9 percent. …

Bloomberg Europe’s set to be stuck with a higher oil bill as Russia shifts more of its supply to the Chinese oil market. As the world’s second-biggest economy buys more, crude shipments from the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk will be cut, according to industry consultant FGE. The reduction will push up the price of varieties available for sale to …