Energy
Brent crude holds losses, U.S. crude holds gains after data
Brent crude futures held losses and U.S. crude held gains on Thursday after a report showing initial jobless claims fell last week in the United States.
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U.S. oil prices plunge after Seaway pipeline cuts rates
U.S. crude futures dropped 1.5 percent on Wednesday in heavy trading after a key oil pipeline cut throughput, raising concerns inventories at the Midwest delivery point for the contract might swell further.
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Oil holds firm before U.S. stockpile data
Brent crude oil held steady above $112 a barrel on Wednesday as investors awaited inventory data from the United States for clues on the demand outlook of the world's largest oil consumer.
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Oil rises on BOJ plan, German investor sentiment
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by Bank of Japan plans for asset buying and strong investor confidence data from Germany that boosted the outlook for fuel demand.
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Oil tops $112, Japan plans more stimulus
Oil rose above $112 a barrel on Tuesday after Japan pledged to pump more money into its economy, adding to positive growth signals from the United States and China, the world's top oil consumers.
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Oil edges lower on oversupply concern
Brent crude oil slipped below $112 a barrel on Monday, ending a three-day rally, as pessimism over global economic growth returned traders' focus to healthy supply levels, offsetting fears of unrest in North Africa.
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Oil weaker below $112 on oversupply worries
Brent crude oil slipped below $112 on Monday, ending a three-day rally as economic worries and concerns about oversupply offset fears of unrest in North Africa.
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Brent crude up on debt limit proposal, supply worries
Oil prices rose on Friday, recovering from an earlier dip after news that the U.S. House of Representatives will consider a bill to raise the debt ceiling enough to allow the country to pay its bills for another three months.
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Oil dips below $111, heads for weekly gain
Oil prices slipped below $111 a barrel on Friday but retained the bulk of the previous session's gains, supported by stronger economic growth in China and supply concerns after U.N. talks with Iran failed and Algeria's hostage crisis continued.
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Oil rises on improving U.S. jobs, housing data
Oil rose on Thursday as financial markets got a boost from improving U.S. economic data showing jobless claims fell to a five-year low and housing starts rose sharply.
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Natural gas outlook: Warmest year on record limits consumption
Natural gas prices were up across the board for the report week. The Henry Hub closed at $3.43 per million British thermal unit (MMBtu) yesterday, up 29 cents for the week. Trading points in the Northeast saw the most substantial price jumps.
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