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

* U.S. budget talks stalled as cliff nears * U.S. GDP expanded faster than expected in Q3, data shows *...

* Boehner offers to accept tax hike for wealthiest Americans * White House yet to agree to Boehner's proposal *...

* 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...