Commodity Market News

* China Dec PMI firms, points to gradual economic recovery * U.S. jobless claims fell to near 4-yr low; retail...

By Chikako Mogi TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares and the euro steadied on Tuesday, drawing support from expectations that the...

NEW YORK (AP) -- Benchmark U.S. crude gave up some early gains Monday on a surprise expansion of German exports...

* China oil demand growth fastest in two years * Chinese refinery runs surge 9.1 pct on year to record...

* Oil extends losses on ECB's weak outlook for euro zone * Dollar up 0.6 pct against basket of currencies...

* Gasoline futures slump after EIA reports sharp stock rise * U.S. distillate stocks up, crude stocks down last week-EIA...

Crude prices fell slightly Tuesday amid uncertainty surrounding US budget talks and caution ahead of the weekly release of US...

* China manufacturing picks up for first time in 13 months * U.S. fiscal deficit remains single biggest worry (Recasts,...

Crude prices rose in Asia Monday after UN chief Ban Ki Moon warned that Israel's new resettlement plans would deal...

Oil prices rebounded on Thursday as top officials huddled on Capitol Hill to carve out a deal to avoid the...