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Oil prices’ swift descent into summer – MarketWatch
Oil prices' swift descent into summer MarketWatch By MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Caught in a three-way squeeze between a strong US dollar, a weak economy, and Saudi Arabia's incessant assurances that the energy market will be amply supplied, there's only one way for oil prices to go: ... |
Oil prices’ swift descent into summer – MarketWatch
Oil prices' swift descent into summer MarketWatch Dollar-denominated crude-oil has for years functioned as a hedge against a weak dollar. However, when the dollar strengthens against other currencies, oil exporters reap a currency-driven windfall for their product, so the hedge no longer works. |
Several on FOMC Said Easing May Be Needed If Recovery Falters – San Francisco Chronicle
 Toronto Star | Several on FOMC Said Easing May Be Needed If Recovery Falters San Francisco Chronicle May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Several Federal Reserve policy makers said a loss of momentum in growth or increased risks to their economic outlook could warrant additional action to keep the recovery on track, minutes of their last meeting showed. Several on FOMC Said Easing May Be Needed on Faltering Minutes show Fed wary on economy Fed Minutes Reflect Wariness About Recovery's Strength |
Crude oil prices continue to fall as supplies grow – USA TODAY
 USA TODAY | Crude oil prices continue to fall as supplies grow USA TODAY Oil prices fell temporarily but ended 2011 higher than they started. Oil prices have been falling on signs that demand is cooling while supplies are building. Major oil producers like Saudi Arabia delivered more supplies to the world market. Oil prices fall as supplies grow ADR Report: Shares Lower As Crude-Oil Prices Fall Oil rises above $93 in Asia as traders weigh Europe turmoil amid 2-week sell-off |
Gasoline, oil prices continue to drop – Knoxville News Sentinel
Gasoline, oil prices continue to drop Knoxville News Sentinel Oil prices tumbled this month as the economy appeared to cool, and major producers like Saudi Arabia delivered more supplies to the world market. Analysts and investors are also concerned about Europe's ability to trim massive government debts. |
Economic outlook predicts Alberta will lead through 2013 – CTV.ca
 CTV.ca | Economic outlook predicts Alberta will lead through 2013 CTV.ca OTTAWA — Resource-rich Western Canada is going from strength to greater strength, according to a new Conference Board forecast on the economy. The think-tank's spring outlook predicts Alberta will lead the country in economic growth both this year and ... |
Can High Oil Prices Be Good for Non-Oil Companies? – Smartmoney.com
Can High Oil Prices Be Good for Non-Oil Companies? Smartmoney.com Higher oil prices are putting many companies over a barrel. But which stocks can keep on pumping -- even if oil keeps rising? By JONNELLE MARTE Some investors believe high oil prices will continue to hurt Southwest Airlines (LUV) ; its stock is down ... |
High-Speed Trading: Profit—and Danger—in Milliseconds – CNBC.com
 CNBC.com | High-Speed Trading: Profit—and Danger—in Milliseconds CNBC.com Based on his own analysis, Hunsader has come to a startling conclusion: Markets today are even more susceptible to sudden failure than they were two years ago during the “flash crash,” which brought the stock market down by about 1000 points in mere ... |
PolyOne Provides 2015 Outlook – NASDAQ
PolyOne Provides 2015 Outlook NASDAQ (POL) on Wednesday announced its financial outlook for fiscal 2015 and said it has the strategy, plans and team in place to deliver results. Ahead of its investor day, the Ohio-based maker of specialized polymer materials forecasts adjusted earnings ... |