Oil falls close to $69 after report shows demand for energy is weak

Oil prices tumbled below $69 per barrel Wednesday on a government report showing demand for energy remains weak.

Stocks hold steady as investors await conclusion of Fed policy meeting

NEW YORK — Investors are waiting for word from the Federal Reserve before making any big moves in stocks.

US stock futures rise slightly as investors await conclusion of Fed policy meeting

NEW YORK — Stock futures are creeping higher Wednesday as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates.

Oil hovers above $71 in Asia amid weak crude demand, slumping US dollar

Oil prices hovered above $71 a barrel Wednesday as signs of weak crude demand were offset by the effects of a slumping U.S. dollar.

Stocks rise to 2009 highs, Dow adds 51 as commodities rebound, Fed begins rates meeting

NEW YORK — A rebound in commodities drew investors back into the stock market and helped push stocks to new highs for 2009.

Commodities rebound from prior day’s losses as dollar weakens against other currencies

NEW YORK — A tumbling dollar has renewed demand for commodities.

Agriculture futures, livestock prices mostly slide in morning trading on Chicago BOT, Merc

CHICAGO — Agriculture futures mostly rose Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Oil pushes back above $71 as euro hits highest level in more than a year

Oil prices bounced back above $71 on Tuesday as the dollar fell to its lowest level against the euro in more than a year.

Stocks rise in early trading ahead of Fed meeting as commodities, world markets rebound

NEW YORK — A rebound in commodities drew investors back into the stock market and helped push stocks to new highs for 2009.

Oil above $71 in afternoon European trading after big tumble on worries over Chinese demand

VIENNA — Oil prices climbed above $71 a barrel Tuesday, erasing much of the previous day’s losses after a rise in global stocks eased worries about slipping Chinese crude consumption.

US stock futures signal higher open after world markets, commodities rebound

NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market headed for a higher opening Tuesday as markets around the globe bounced back from the previous day’s sell-off.

Oil near $70 in midday European trading after big tumble on worries over Chinese demand

VIENNA — Oil prices hung near $70 a barrel Tuesday after falling steeply overnight amid news that China’s crude consumption fell in August.

Oil hangs hear $70 in Asia after big tumble on worries Chinese demand is fading

BANGKOK — Oil prices hung near $70 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after falling steeply overnight amid news that China’s crude consumption fell in August.

Oil below $70 in Asia after big tumble on worries Chinese demand is fading

BANGKOK — Oil prices wallowed near $70 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after falling steeply overnight amid news that China’s crude consumption fell in August.

Commodities retreat as dollar gains ground against other currencies; gold stays above $1,000

NEW YORK — Gold and silver prices fell for a third straight trading day Monday as the dollar gained ground against other major currencies.

Oil falls below $70 as Chinese demand drops, dollar regains footing

Oil prices fell for a third straight day before the U.S. Federal Reserve meets to discuss monetary policy, which for months has helped to drive crude prices higher.

Stock futures signal lower open following modest losses overseas, investors await Fed meeting

NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures are signaling a lower opening Monday on Wall Street following modest losses overseas.

Stocks shift back to rally mode as analysts make upbeat calls; Dow gains 215 for the week

NEW YORK — The stock market shifted back into rally mode Friday after analyst upgrades boosted investor optimism about the economy.

Stocks climb in bouncy trading as traders look for signs about direction of economy

NEW YORK — Investors popped the stock market’s rally back in gear Friday after analyst upgrades boosted optimism about the economy.

Gold, other metals pullback for second straight day as dollar strengthens

NEW YORK — Gold and other metals slipped for the second straight day, along with most other commodities, as stocks and the U.S. dollar both posted gains Friday.

Despite spiking natural gas prices on Nymex, consumers poised for a winter of bargains

NEW YORK — Natural gas prices have mostly moved in one direction this summer, down, and the vast caverns that hold it are close to reaching capacity. Yet since the beginning of the month prices have spiked 44 percent.

Stocks climb in volatile trading as traders look for signs about whether rally can continue

NEW YORK — Stocks climbed Friday as investors looked to extend a strong run that has left major indexes up 2 percent for the week.

Stocks seesaw as traders search for clues on whether rally can continue; Palm shares slide

NEW YORK — Stocks seesawed in a tight range Friday as investors searched for direction after a strong run that has left stocks up 2 percent for the week.

Bankers survey suggests rural Midwest, Plains economy still weak but has improved slightly

OMAHA, Neb. — A monthly survey of bankers suggests that the rural economy in 11 Midwest and Plains states improved slightly over the past month but remains weak.

Gold, other metals give back some of recent gains after touching fresh highs

NEW YORK — Gold and other metals gave back some of their recent gains Thursday, but not before marking fresh highs.

Stocks fall as upbeat economic numbers fail to hold buyers; Market has risen 8 of 9 days

NEW YORK — A surprise drop in unemployment claims couldn’t fuel another day of gains for the stock market.

Stocks fall as upbeat economic numbers fail to hold buyers; stocks have risen 8 of 9 days

NEW YORK — Stocks slipped Thursday as a surprise drop in unemployment claims failed to draw buyers into a market that has risen in eight of the past nine days.

Oil prices dip on new data suggesting an economic rebound may be slow to gain traction

NEW YORK — Oil prices edged lower on new government data that indicated a slow economic recovery.

Stocks turn mixed after weekly unemployment claims fall, housing starts rise

NEW YORK — Stocks seesawed in a narrow range Thursday after the government said weekly unemployment claims dipped unexpectedly and that housing starts rose again last month.

Oil rises above $73 briefly on positive jobs and housing numbers; question of pace remains

NEW YORK — Oil prices briefly jumped above $73 a barrel Thursday after the government released jobs and housing data that suggested a slight economic recovery.

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