Oil falls below $66 in Asia as regional stocks fall, investors eye US economic reportsOil prices fell below $66 a barrel Monday as stock markets sank and investors eyed a slew of economic data this week that will help shed light on the health of the U.S. economy. Oil retreats to near $66 in midday 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. Agriculture futures jump on the Chicago Board of Trade; beef prices trade lower, pork climbsCHICAGO — Agriculture futures moved higher Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Retail gas prices fall below $2.50 on swelling supplies; crude price rebound from 2-month lowsThe average retail price for gasoline dipped below $2.50 a gallon for the first time in two months Monday as swelling oil supplies and slumping demand overshadowed even a fire at a major U.S. refinery. Wheat, corn, futures drop on Chicago BOT, soybeans up; livestock prices mostly fallCHICAGO — Agriculture futures were mixed Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Gold, silver fall for 3rd straight day, even after dollar declines; oil prices rise slightlyNEW YORK — Gold and silver prices fell for a third straight day Friday, even after the dollar reversed early gains and slid lower. Oil prices hold as tensions over Iranian nuclear program riseNEW YORK — Oil prices rose for the first time in two days Friday as tensions escalated over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said he continued to support a federal lending program that could weaken the dollar. Oil slumps all week as government reports oversupply in crudeNEW YORK — Oil prices continued a week-long slump Friday after government reports showed the U.S. continues to sit on a huge petroleum surplus as the U.S. driving season comes to a close. Oil jumps above $66 after stern international warning to Iran and Fed chief announcementNEW YORK — Oil prices rose for the first time in two days as tensions escalated over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday he continued to support a federal lending program that could weaken the dollar. Stocks fall modestly in early trading after unexpected decline in durable goods ordersNEW YORK — Stocks are falling in early trading after a worse-than-expected report on durable goods orders dampened hopes for a strong economic recovery. Stock futures point to modestly higher opening as investors try to end 2-day losing streakNEW YORK — Stock futures pointed to a modestly higher open Friday as investors try to shake a two-day losing streak. Oil hovers near $66 in Asia after jump in US crude supplies sparks 2-day plungeSINGAPORE — Oil prices hovered near $66 a barrel Friday in Asia after investor concerns about U.S. crude demand sparked a two-day plunge. Oil rises slightly to above $66 in Asia after jump in US crude supplies sparks 2-day plungeSINGAPORE — Oil prices rose above $66 a barrel Friday in Asia after investor concerns about U.S. crude demand sparked a two-day plunge. As dollar regains some footing, commodities slide further; gold closes below $1,000NEW YORK — Gold prices finished below the $1,000 mark for the first time in two weeks Thursday as the dollar rose against other currencies. Wheat, corn, oats futures rise on Chicago BOT, livestock prices drop on Merc ExchangeCHICAGO — Agriculture futures mostly rose Thursday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Stocks extend prior day’s losses amid surprising drop in home sales, sinking oil pricesNEW YORK — Investors pulled away from stocks after an unexpected drop in home sales and a slide in oil prices fanned worries about the pace of the economy’s recovery. Crude falls sharply for second straight day on surging supplies; gasoline and other fuels fallOil prices fell sharply Thursday for a second straight day as growing supplies of crude, gasoline and heating oil exposed how badly the recession has cut into energy demand. Stocks moderately higher after data on labor market, ahead of home sales reportNEW YORK — More good news about the jobs market is pulling investors back into the market. US stock futures slightly higher after data on labor market, ahead of G-20 meetingNEW YORK — Stock futures are indicating a slightly higher opening on Wall Street Thursday after investors got more good news about the jobs market. Oil stays below $69 in noon European trading on jump in US crude suppliesVIENNA — Oil prices dropped further below $69 a barrel Thursday, after an unexpected jump in U.S. crude inventories suggested consumer demand remains in the doldrums. Oil falls to near $68 in Asia as US crude inventories unexpectedly jumpSINGAPORE — Oil prices dropped to near $68 a barrel Thursday in Asia as an unexpected jump in U.S. crude inventories suggested consumer demand remains in the doldrums. Wheat, corn, oats futures rise on Chicago BOT, livestock prices mostly trade higherCHICAGO — Agriculture futures mostly rose Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Metals slip as dollar manages to move higher after conclusion of Fed meeting, oil sinksNEW YORK — The Federal Reserve’s upbeat assessment of the economy Wednesday did little to stir commodities. Oil prices tumble below $69 after report reveals weak energy demand, glut of supplyCrude and gasoline prices fell sharply Wednesday on more evidence of a huge glut in supply, with the economy still damaged by the worst recession since the 1930s. Oil prices tumble near $69 after report reveals weak energy demand, glut of supplyCrude and gasoline prices fell sharply Wednesday on more evidence of a huge glut in supply, even if the economy has begun to pull out from the worst recession since the 1930s. Stocks rise to 11-month highs after Federal Reserve says economic activity has picked upNEW YORK — A more upbeat assessment of the economy from the Federal Reserve sent stocks higher Wednesday, pushing the Dow Jones industrial average closer to 10,000. Stocks creep higher as investors await conclusion of Fed policy meetingNEW YORK — Stocks crept higher Wednesday afternoon ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. Stocks waver as investors await conclusion of Fed policy meeting, oil fallsNEW YORK — Investors are waiting for word from the Federal Reserve before making any big moves in stocks. Corn, soybeans, oats futures slide on Chicago BOT, livestock prices mostly trade higherCHICAGO — Agriculture futures mostly fell Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Stocks slip as investors await conclusion of Fed policy meeting, oil fallsNEW YORK — Stocks edged lower early Wednesday as investors awaited word from the Federal Reserve. |