Report showing growth in service sector, drop in dollar drive investors back to commoditiesNEW YORK — Commodities prices rebounded Monday as signs of growth in the service sector boosted investors’ confidence and sent them back into riskier assets. Stocks rise as service industry index signals growth for first time in a year; Dow jumps 112NEW YORK — The first growth in the service industry in a year and upbeat comments about big banks pulled investors into the stock market after two losing weeks. Oil reverses early losses, settles above $70 on strong stocks and weak dollarOil prices pushed through early losses to settle above $70 a barrel Monday on the coat tails of strong equity markets and weakness in the U.S. dollar. Oil reverses early losses, jumps above $70 on strong stocks, weak dollarOil prices pushed through early losses to jump above $70 a barrel Monday on the coat tails of strong equity markets and weakness in the U.S. dollar. Wheat, corn, soybeans futures up on Chicago BOT, oats drop; livestock prices fallCHICAGO — Agriculture futures were mostly higher early Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Stocks advance as service industry index signals growth for first time in a yearNEW YORK — The first growth in the service industry in a year and an upgrade of big banks pulled investors into the stock market after a two-week slide. Oil stays below $70 as markets look to corporate earnings for clues on economyOil prices dropped below $69 a barrel Monday at the start of a week filled with third quarter company earnings reports that could hint at the health of the U.S. economy. Disappointing jobs data saps demand for most commodities; Gold inches higher on weak dollarNEW YORK — A disappointing jobs report sapped demand for most commodities Friday, but gold prices eked out a small gain as the dollar weakened. Stocks fall but end off lows after disappointing jobs report for September; Dow slips 22NEW YORK — Investors retreated further from stocks Friday as the pile of disappointing economic reports grew larger. Wheat, corn, soybeans futures drop on the Chicago BOT; livestock prices mostly lowerCHICAGO — Agriculture futures were mostly lower early Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Oil prices fall as unemployment rate hits 26-year high, sowing doubt about economy’s reboundOil prices tumbled Friday as unemployment hit a 26-year high, sowing more doubts about the strength of the economic recovery and crude demand. Oil slides below $70 in Asia as investors eye weak US economic dataOil prices slid below $70 a barrel Friday as signs of a sluggish U.S. economic recovery discouraged stock and crude investors. Oil falls to near $70 in Asia as investors eye weak US economic dataSINGAPORE — Oil prices fell to near $70 a barrel Friday in Asia as signs of a sluggish U.S. economic recovery discouraged stock and crude investors. Commodities prices suffer as investors move more money into safe assets like the dollarNEW YORK — Commodities prices fell broadly Thursday as investors abandoned risky assets and fled for the safety of the dollar and government debt. Government reports US is storing more natural gas than ever; prices tumble more than 7 percentNEW YORK — Natural gas prices tumbled nearly 8 percent Thursday after the government reported consumption has dropped so low that the U.S. is now storing more than at any other time on record. Oil falls to near $70 in European afternooon trade amid mixed US crude inventory dataOil prices fell to near $70 a barrel Thursday after surging overnight on signs U.S. gasoline demand may be improving. Weaker equity markets and gains by the dollar helped push down oil prices. Oil falls below $70 in Asia amid mixed US crude inventory dataOil prices fell below $70 a barrel Thursday after surging overnight on signs U.S. gasoline demand may be improving. Weaker equity markets and gains by the dollar helped push down oil prices. Shortage scare keeps sugar prices at 28-year high, other commodities gain as dollar fallsNEW YORK — The price of sugar rose Wednesday, hovering at levels not seen in 28 years, as concerns about a global sugar shortage escalated. Disappointing report on Midwestern manufacturing upsets stock market rally; Dow off 70NEW YORK — The stock market has ended a strong third quarter with trading that reflected investors’ mixed emotions about the economy. Oil prices rise over $70 after government reports surprise drop in US gasoline supplyNEW YORK — Oil prices climbed more than 5 percent, surpassing $70 a barrel Wednesday after a government report said the nation’s gasoline supply dropped unexpectedly and demand increased from last year. Oil prices rise after government reports unexpected drop in US gasoline supplyNEW YORK — Oil prices climbed more than 5 percent, surpassing $70 a barrel Wednesday after a government report said the nation’s gasoline supply dropped unexpectedly and demand increased from last year. US oil supplies grow; gasoline stockpiles drop as refiners pull back on operationsNEW YORK — Crude inventories grew last week, though gasoline supplies dropped as refiners pulled back on operations, the government said Wednesday. Oil rises above $67 in European trade despite increase in US crude inventoriesStrengthening stock markets in Europe helped push oil prices above $67 a barrel Wednesday despite data showing U.S. crude inventories rose for a third week, suggesting consumer demand remains weak. Oil rises to near $68 in midday European trade despite increase in US crude inventoriesStrengthening stock markets in Europe helped push oil prices to near $68 a barrel Wednesday despite data showing U.S. crude inventories rose for a third week, suggesting consumer demand remains weak. Oil down to near $66 in afternoon European trade as stocks weaken, US economic reports eyedOil prices fell to near $66 a barrel Tuesday as European stock markets dropped slightly and investors awaited a slew of data on the U.S. economy. Wheat, corn, soybeans advance on the Chicago Board of Trade, oats fall; beef, pork mixedCHICAGO — Agriculture futures were mixed Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Johnson & Johnson, Xerox, Abbott Labs, Applied Materials are among big market movers MondayNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange: Commodities hold steady after reports show drop in consumer confidence, rise in home pricesNEW YORK — Investors are holding back on making any big bets on commodities amid mixed signals on the economy. Oil retreats again as supply glut outweighs strength in stock market, worries over jobsOil prices which had been rising since late last week paused Tuesday on a new report showing that consumers remain leery of job losses and also growing evidence that U.S. crude supplies have grown. Gold, silver inch higher, buoyed by rebound in stocks; oil prices rise slightlyNEW YORK — Gold and silver prices broke a three-day losing streak Monday, rising slightly in quiet trading. Oil prices rose, while soft commodities were mixed. |
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