Markets
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Oil extends losses as economy pessimism persistsSep 26, 2012 6:41 am - LONDON — The price of oil fell below $91 a barrel Wednesday, tracking stock markets which dropped on renewed pessimism about the outlook for economic growth. Benchmark c...
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Markets fretful over global economy, euro crisisSep 26, 2012 6:40 am - LONDON — Growing concerns over the global economy combined with renewed worries over Europe’s debt problems to send stocks around the world sharply lower Wednesday. A da...
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Dow drops 100 after Fed official’s warningSep 25, 2012 11:32 am - NEW YORK — A quiet day on Wall Street turned into the worst sell-off in three months after a Federal Reserve official said he doubted the bank’s effort to boost economic...
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Oil rises ahead of US consumer confidence surveySep 25, 2012 6:50 am - BANGKOK — Expectations of improved consumer confidence in the U.S. helped boost oil prices on Tuesday. Benchmark oil for November delivery was up 50 cents to $92.43 per ...
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Global growth fears drag down financial marketsSep 25, 2012 6:45 am - LONDON — Global financial markets drifted lower Monday as growing concerns about the state of the world economy offset any remaining optimism over central banks’ stimulu...
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U.S. futures head lower on more gloom from EuropeSep 25, 2012 6:44 am - NEW YORK — Stock futures slid Monday as investors, with few indicators from the U.S., pored over more gloomy economic data out of Europe. Dow Jones industrial futures f...
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US stocks fall as European gloom returnsSep 24, 2012 4:36 pm - U.S. stocks meandered sideways Monday as fears about Europe overshadowed recent excitement about central banks’ efforts to boost the market. Stocks opened lower, recover...
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Oil near $92 on gloomy economic outlookSep 24, 2012 6:28 am - BANGKOK — Gloomy economic news dragged oil down to near $92 a barrel Monday in Asia. Benchmark crude fell 77 cents to $92.12 by late afternoon Bangkok time in electronic...
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Asian stocks sink as global economy fears risSep 24, 2012 6:27 am - HONG KONG — Asian stocks mostly drifted lower Monday as investors’ growing concerns about the shaky global economy overpowered any remaining optimism over central bank s...
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3 investments to endure 3 more years of low ratesSep 23, 2012 7:24 am - BOSTON — Risk-averse investors, prepare to be disappointed a good while longer. Expect interest rates to remain low at least three more years, with investments earning v...