Commodities

U.S. Supply Concerns Keep Oil Prices Under Pressure

Oil prices slipped on Monday despite news that OPEC was supportive of extending a six-month deal to cut output as investors continue to grapple with worries about growing U.S. oil output and high inventories.

Wall Street Dips on Policy Jitters

The S&P 500 fell on Monday as investors worried that President Donald Trump's plan to cut taxes and boost the economy could take longer than previously expected.

Oil Prices Steady, Outlook More Bearish

Oil prices were largely steady on Friday, finishing the week with modest gains, but speculators sharply cut long positions during last week's rout, on concerns that an OPEC production cut was failing to reduce a global supply overhang.

Gold Eyes First Weekly Gain in Three as Fed Hurts Dollar

Gold rose on Friday and was on course for its first weekly gain since February as the dollar hit a five-week low following the Federal Reserve's cautious message on interest rates, making bullion cheaper for holders of non-U.S. currencies.

Gold Eyes First Weekly Gain in Three as Fed Hurts Dollar

Gold rose on Friday and was on course for its first weekly gain since February as the dollar hit a five-week low following the Federal Reserve's cautious message on interest rates, making bullion cheaper for holders of non-U.S. currencies.

China markets buoyed by optimism over growth outlook

Chinese share benchmarks rose Monday on optimism about the economic outlook after the annual session of the National People's Congress opened in Beijing, while Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index drooped following North Korea's launch of missiles into seas near Japan.

China markets buoyed by optimism over growth outlook

Chinese share benchmarks rose Monday on optimism about the economic outlook after the annual session of the National People's Congress opened in Beijing, while Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index drooped following North Korea's launch of missiles into seas near Japan.

Wall Street Higher as Fed Raises Rates

U.S. stocks were near session highs in afternoon trading on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the second time in three months, as expected.

Oil Rebounds as U.S. Crude Inventories Ease Off Record High

Oil prices on Wednesday climbed for the first time in more than a week on a surprise drawdown in U.S. crude inventories and data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggesting OPEC cuts could create a crude deficit in the first half of 2017.

Oil Rebounds as U.S. Crude Inventories Ease Off Record High

Oil prices on Wednesday climbed for the first time in more than a week on a surprise drawdown in U.S. crude inventories and data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggesting OPEC cuts could create a crude deficit in the first half of 2017.

Energy Drags Wall Street Lower

U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as oil prices dropped to their lowest since November and airlines pulled industrial stocks down as a blizzard hit the U.S. Northeast.

Energy Drags Wall Street Lower

U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as oil prices dropped to their lowest since November and airlines pulled industrial stocks down as a blizzard hit the U.S. Northeast.

Oil Slides, Hits 3-Month Lows as Saudi Output Rises

Oil tumbled on Tuesday after OPEC reported a rise in global crude stocks and a surprise output jump from its biggest member, Saudi Arabia, further pressuring prices that have now erased nearly all gains since OPEC announced output cuts in November.