Commodities

Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, as surging U.S. fuel demand and strong refinery runs offset data from the Energy Department that showed crude inventories did not fall as much as expected last week.

Grain futures were higher Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Grain futures were higher Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Global stock markets meandered in mixed trading on Wednesday following a record high finish for the Dow industrial average.

Global stock markets meandered in mixed trading on Wednesday following a record high finish for the Dow industrial average.

U.S. stocks are rising Tuesday, with banks posting some of the biggest gains.

U.S. stocks are rising Tuesday, with banks posting some of the biggest gains.

Asian stock markets were higher on Wednesday following the Dow industrial's record-high finish as upbeat corporate earnings reports and China factory data boosted investor confidence.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Chairman and CEO Terry Duffy believes it’s possible for President Donald Trump to place sanctions on the country of Venezuela.

The Dow had its sights on the 22,000 milestone on Tuesday, as stocks continued their record run amid strong corporate earnings.

The Dow had its sights on the 22,000 milestone on Tuesday, as stocks continued their record run amid strong corporate earnings.

Grain futures were lower Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Oil dropped about 2 percent from a two-month high on Tuesday as major world oil producers kept pumping out supply, causing investors to worry that several weeks of steady gains had pushed the rally too far, too fast.

Grain futures were lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Grain futures were lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Asian stock markets advanced Tuesday as investors prepared to assess a fresh round of corporate earnings reports and data releases for signs the global economy is on the right track.

Asian stock markets advanced Tuesday as investors prepared to assess a fresh round of corporate earnings reports and data releases for signs the global economy is on the right track.

___ AP Analysis: Most automakers slow to fix dangerous air bags DETROIT (AP) — A government effort to speed up recalls of more than 21 million of the most dangerous Takata air bag inflators is falling short, according to an analysis of completion rates by The Associated Press.

___ AP Analysis: Most automakers slow to fix dangerous air bags DETROIT (AP) — A government effort to speed up recalls of more than 21 million of the most dangerous Takata air bag inflators is falling short, according to an analysis of completion rates by The Associated Press.

The Dow maintained its momentum and climbed toward a new record high on Monday.