Market Outlook
Oil hovers above $93 as traders await EU debt plan
Oil prices hovered above $93 a barrel as traders waited for European leaders to announce a plan later Wednesday on how they plan to solve the region's debt crisis.
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Gas price could slide another 20 cents by year-end
Retail gasoline prices have dropped about 50 cents a gallon since the spring, and motorists could see them slide another 20 cents before the end of the year.
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U.S. unlikely to hit Renewable Fuel Standard for cellulosic biofuels
The biofuel industry will not be able to meet the cellulosic production requirements of the Renewable Fuel Standard without significant advancements in technology or investment, according to a National Academy of Sciences study prepared for Congress.
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Oil below $85 amid hope for EU debt crisis plan
Oil prices slipped below $85 a barrel Tuesday, as doubts surfaced about expanding a bailout plan in Europe and OPEC cut its estimate for world oil demand.
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Oil prices above $85 for first time since Sept.
Oil prices jumped more than 3 percent Monday after France and Germany agreed to strengthen Europe's ailing banks.
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Oil prices at $83 per barrel on jobs increase
Oil prices climbed to near $83 per barrel as a volatile week for crude ended with news of a burst of hiring in the U.S. Here's a breakdown of how energy contracts traded Friday.
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Oil prices above $83 per barrel on jobs increase
Oil prices are rising after a burst of hiring in the U.S. calmed fears of a new recession.
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Oil above $82 on positive news for Europe banks
Oil prices rose Thursday as Europe's central bank tried to strengthen the region's financial system. Benchmark crude jumped $2.91, or 3.7 percent, to finish at $82.59 per barrel in New York, while Brent crude rose $3, or 2.9 percent, to end at $105.73 in London.
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Oil near $81 on hopes of Europe action on banks
Oil prices rose above $80 a barrel Thursday, continuing a rebound from 12-month lows on signs that European finance officials are moving to bolster the region's banks.
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Oil climbs on positive signs for Europe economy
Oil rebounded Wednesday from 12-month lows on signs that financial leaders will move to bolster struggling European banks and on positive U.S. economic news.
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Oil up to $78 amid hopes of Europe financial fix
Oil prices climbed to $78 a barrel Wednesday amid hopes that Europe will contain the debt crisis that has engulfed Greece and threatens to destabilize other countries that use the euro.
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- Oklahoma producers have access to new OQBN tool
- Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
- Oil ends higher on weaker dollar, supplies weigh
- Purdue's beef evaluation program receives 10,000th bull
- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
- U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
- Schwieterman: Cattle futures end week with sharp losses
- The relationship between retail gasoline prices and futures prices
- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
