Market Outlook
Oil futures: Crude fluctuates as Libyan fighting persists
Oil futures fluctuated Tuesday as fresh fighting erupted in Libya's capital, underscoring the uncertainty over how quickly the rebels can secure peace and restart the country's oil production.
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U.S. gas: Futures retreat as focus turns to cooler weather
Natural gas futures fell Monday, as traders shrugged off any threat from Hurricane Irene and focused on forecasts for cooler weather.
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Oil futures: Brent crude falls as rebels seize most of Tripoli
Oil futures diverged Monday, with Brent crude sliding as Libyan rebels appeared on the verge of ousting Col. Moammar Gadhafi, while stronger equities supported U.S. crude prices.
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Oil futures: Brent-WTI spread hits record after market rout
The two major crude-oil markets traded in different directions Friday, as traders searched for clues on the market's next move following Thursday's broad market rout.
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Oil futures: Crude higher as petroleum-products stocks decline
Crude oil futures prices were trading higher Wednesday after an industry report showed U.S. petroleum products inventories declined more than expected in the latest week.
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Oil futures: Crude settles down 1.4% at $86.65; awaits data
Crude oil prices settled lower Tuesday, guided by continued doubts on the pace of global economic growth.
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Oil futures: Crude down on fresh concerns on European economy
Crude oil futures prices were lower Tuesday on fresh concerns over European's economic health.
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U.S. gas: Futures decline as temperatures moderate
Natural gas futures fell Monday as a break from high temperatures across much of the U.S. suggests weakening demand is ahead.
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Oil futures: Crude little changed as market weighs economy
Crude oil prices were little changed on Monday as traders sorted through the latest conflicting signals from major global economies.
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Oil futures: Oil pares losses as jobs report eases fears
Oil futures pared their losses Friday after a better-than-expected reading on U.S. employment levels, easing fears that another recession is underway in the world's largest oil-consuming country.
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U.S. gas: Futures dip below $4 on larger-than-expected storage build
Natural-gas futures plunged Thursday, falling below $4 after the U.S. government reported a larger-than-expected weekly build in U.S. inventories.
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