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Euro Extends Slide on ECB Outlook; Asian Stocks, Oil Slip
January 5th, 2015
The euro weakened to an almost nine-year low and Asian stocks fell amid concern Greece will exit the European currency union. Oil slumped to its lowest level since 2009, while silver and Chinese shares climbed. The euro depreciated 0.5 percent to ...
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, ...
Crude oil, one of the worst investment of 2014
December 30th, 2014
Opec’s refusal to cut production sent the price of oil down below $60 a barrel Performance in 2014: -45.1% What happened? After hitting a peak of around $115.71 on 19 June, Brent crude oil began to slide. By September, ...
Asia pauses after Wall Street peak, oil pares losses
December 23rd, 2014
A holiday hush settled over Asian markets on Tuesday after Wall Street closed at historic highs while oil prices recouped just a little of the losses suffered when Saudi Arabia quashed all thought of curbing supply. A revival in ...
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. ...
An alternative oil investment that hinges on infrastructure needs
December 15th, 2014
The sharp decrease in oil prices over the past six months undoubtedly has pained advisers and investors interested in the energy sector. Oil prices dropped sharply last week, reaching five-year lows. For the first time since July 2009, the ...
Crashing crude may blow a $1.6 trillion hole in the global oil sector, annually
December 15th, 2014
Talk about an oil spill. The spectacular unhinging of crude oil prices over the past six months is weighing mightily on the U.S. stock market. And while it may be too early to abandon all hope that the market ...
Yen Climbs After Election; Aussie Near Low on Iron Prices
December 15th, 2014
Australia’s dollar fell to the lowest since June 2010 and the nation’s bonds rallied as commodities slumped and people were taken hostage in a cafe in Sydney’s financial district. The Aussie weakened against most of its 16 major peers ...
Oil Extends Drop Below $60 as Producers Tussle for Market Share
December 12th, 2014
Oil extended losses below $60 a barrel amid speculation that OPEC’s biggest members will defend market share against U.S. shale producers. Brent also slid after closing at the lowest price since July 2009. West Texas Intermediate futures fell as ...
Crude Oil’s Fall Pressures Energy Megaprojects
December 9th, 2014
Energy development projects that looked great earlier this year are looking less so now. Tumbling oil prices hit a fresh five-year low on Monday, pressuring some of the world’s biggest energy companies to reconsider multibillion-dollar expenditures. The biggest worries: ...
