Commodity Market News

Global oil prices rose Wednesday due to a surprising drop in US oil inventories and concerns over the potential effect...

* U.S. retail sales point to firmer consumer spending * World Bank cuts growth outlook as advanced nations drag *...

* China December inflation rate at seven-month high * Saudi supply cut, Yemen export disruption support * Coming up: U.K....

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks lost ground on Monday, as investors drew back from recent gains that lifted the...

Oil prices moved modestly higher Monday due to weakness in the US dollar and strong prices for refined petroleum products....

* Manufacturing in U.S., China expanded in December * U.S. jobs growth steady, service sector grew * Fed, Middle East...

* Fed minutes drag down markets * Eyes on bigger U.S. budget battles * Upbeat China data lifts demand outlook,...

* U.S. Congress passes bill to avert 'fiscal cliff' * China manufacturing data points to economic recovery * Coming up:...

Oil prices were up in Asia on Friday after US President Barack Obama called an 11th-hour meeting with top congressional...

* U.S. lawmakers likely to resume budget talks later this week * Investors see last-minute deal, or at least a...