Commodities

Crude futures are set to post their biggest weekly loss in five weeks, as ample supply and a slow global economic recovery fuelled demand worries.

The hedge fund billionaire is one of the biggest losers in this year's gold rout, with his gold fund of under $1 billion losing 27% in April.

Gold prices increased, holding near its highest level in more than a week, as a rebound in prices from a 2-year trough failed to curb investor appetite for the precious metal.

Gold held above $1,550 as the dollar steadied and European shares dropped ahead of U.S. jobs data.

The refining company turned a profit in the first quarter, as it continued to benefit from the use of cheaper, domestically produced oil.

The world's largest publicly traded oil company reported first-quarter earnings growth of 0.5% as margins improved, but revenue came up well short of Wall Street estimates.

Oil Minister Abdelbari al-Arusi said Libya will seek to increase its oil output quota in the oil cartel.

Gold edged up and held above the psychologically key level of $1,400 an ounce, although sentiment was shaky after investors trimmed holdings.

Gold prices held steady as it heads for a fourth week of losses after this week's historic sell off.

Gold hit its lowest in a week pressured by heavy fund liquidation a day after European Commission documents showed Cyprus must sell around 400 million euros' worth of gold reserves under its bailout.

Heavily indebted euro zone nations such could come under pressure to put their bullion reserves to work as a result of plans for Cyprus to sell gold to meet its financing needs.

Gold prices dropped as investors look for bargains, but the metal remains under downward pressure.

Oil prices fell after manufacturing data from China, the world's second-biggest crude consumer, missed expectations. 

Grain futures were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

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

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

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

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

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

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