Oil

The markets were nearly all in the red as the Hong Kong political protests continued for the sixth day and the first case of Ebola in the United States was confirmed in Texas. The slightly better than expected ADP Jobs Report was offset by weaker than expected ISM Manufacturing data which sent the markets down to their session lows.

In another volatile day for Wall Street, stocks recovered some of their losses but remained solidly in the red Monday amid global worries and questions over interest rates.

Wall Street dove deep into the red Thursday as traders went on defense and fled to the bond market amid geopolitical strife.

Stocks snapped their three day losing streak following a surprise surge in in August home sales which jumped 18% from the prior period to the highest level since May 2008.  Gains accelerated even more following commentary by Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans’ call for patience before enacting any interest rate increases.

US equity markets extended their losses Tuesday after the United States and its allies launched a series of airstrikes against militant groups in Syria.  Downbeat European economic data and new Treasury Department regulations aimed at closing tax inversion opportunities pressured the markets lower for the third day.

There’s been a big jump in the price of oil, which now tops $107 a barrel, on violence in Iraq, and it’s affecting what you pay at the gas pump.

There’s been a big jump in the price of oil, which now tops $107 a barrel, on violence in Iraq, and it’s affecting what you pay at the gas pump.

Markets are in a severe state of confusion – acting out on a variety of “what if’s” and tall tales yet not realizing that nothing yet has actually changed.

The bears continued to hold onto oil futures and made a grab for the gold market as well as prices in both areas made big moves this week.

Commodity futures fell sharply as investors reacted to downbeat economic data and higher crude inventories.

Red Ink Returns: U.S. equities saw sharp losses, which accelerated into the last hour of trade on Tuesday, as worries over international growth were reignited by reports from Germany and the IMF.

ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson criticized delays in approving more natural gas export projects, saying U.S. companies are losing millions of dollars a day.

Crude oil spikes as traders speculate output is slowing. 

ExxonMobil saw its shares dip lower following a downgrade by Citigroup, which removed its 'buy' rating on the largest publicly traded energy company.

Road-trippers will find gas at its cheapest level since the 2008 financial crisis, as prices at the pump accelerate their decline just in time for the holidays.

Gas stations are posting prices of $1.99 a gallon or less in 15 states, and drivers should expect more savings through the rest of the year.

On the heels of a five-year low for Independence Day gasoline prices, drivers can expect more relief at the pump this summer as oil continues to slump.

Americans are getting a break at the pump for Memorial Day weekend, even as gasoline prices continue to gain ground.

Despite ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, gasoline prices have continued their summer-long descent. In unusual contrast, prices at the pump are showing no signs of upward pressure.

Gas prices across the country moved in a tighter range throughout 2013 compared to previous years, with drivers on the East Coast getting the most relief from price swings.