MOSCOW (AP) — Russia saw $42 billion worth of net capital outflows in the first four months of the year but there are hopes in the markets that may ease and turnaround over the coming months as a new government is installed. (full story)
PARIS (AP) — French bank BNP Paribas said Friday a gain on the sale of its property arm helped lift first quarter earnings, despite difficulties at its corporate and investment banking arm. (full story)
SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices hovered above $105 a barrel Thursday in Asia as investors awaited key U.S. employment data for clues about the strength of the economy and crude demand. (full story)