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Oil moves higher to trim year-end losses
January 2nd, 2015
New York-traded crude-oil futures managed to recoup some losses in electronic trade early Friday, though rival Brent North Sea crude saw only a modest gain. Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude futures for February CLG5, +0.99% improved by 58 cents, ...
Gold inches higher on weaker dollar
December 22nd, 2014
Gold edged up on Monday on buying interest from Asia and as the dollar retreated, but gains were kept in check by stronger equities that dulled the metal’s safe-haven appeal. Strength in oil prices also supported bullion, but gains ...
Where Are Oil Prices Headed In The Long Run?
December 18th, 2014
Global benchmark crude oil prices have declined sharply this year on slower demand growth and rising supplies. The growth in demand for crude oil has slowed down significantly this year due to moderating economic growth in emerging markets, such ...
Russia’s economic crisis: five key charts
December 18th, 2014
Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, have been left out in the economic wilderness as sanctions imposed by the west, a tanking oil price, and plunging rouble take their toll. Here are five key charts. Growth in Russia is ...
Oil plumbs depths as OPEC refuses to blink
December 16th, 2014
A modest rebound by oil futures gave way to fresh selling Monday, clearing the way for a new round of lows after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries offered no indication it’s ready to blink and cut production. ...
European shares extend sell-off as energy stocks suffer
December 12th, 2014
European shares slid on Friday, with further declines in the price of oil hitting energy stocks, while political concerns over Greece also pegged back equities. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index fell 1.1 percent to 1,342.24 points, while the euro ...
Asia stocks dip, somber data offsets strong U.S. job numbers
December 8th, 2014
Asian shares were mostly lower on Monday after sobering data highlighted the sluggishness of the region’s key economies and tempered the lift from much stronger-than-expected U.S. employment numbers. Spreadbetters expected a subdued start for European stocks, forecasting Britain’s FTSE .FTSE, Germany’s ...
Dollar Gauge at Five-Year High as Kiwi, Aussie Decline on China
December 8th, 2014
A gauge of the dollar headed for its highest close in more than five years after China said imports unexpectedly fell in November, underpinning demand for the currency of the U.S. where growth is beating forecasts. The dollar rose ...
Asian Currencies in Longest Weekly Declining Streak in Six Years
December 5th, 2014
Asian currencies dropped for a sixth week, the longest declining streak since 2008, as economic data boosted demand for the dollar and supported the case for higher U.S. interest rates. Malaysia’s ringgit led losses, falling to a five-year low ...
Dollar Gains a 7th Week Before Jobs; Yen Drop Spurs Bankruptcies
December 5th, 2014
The dollar headed for a seventh weekly gain, after rising above 120 yen yesterday for the first time since July 2007, as economists predicted U.S. job growth quickened while Japan is in recession and Europe struggles. The U.S. currency has gained ...
