Oil companies sue U.S. over Gulf auction changes meant to protect whale
(Reuters) – An oil and gas industry trade group, the state of Louisiana and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on Thursday sued the…
Gold prices hit 2-week high as weak PMIs dent dollar, yields
Gold prices rose to a two-week high on Thursday as weaker-than-expected U.S. business activity data spurred bets that the Federal…
Oil steadies, US Fed chief’s speech in spotlight
(Reuters) -Oil prices steadied after earlier declines on Thursday caused by disappointing economic data from key economies, with investors awaiting…
Analysis-Brazil clears bottlenecks to oust US as top corn exporter
(Reuters) – Brazil is set to overtake the U.S. this year as the world’s top corn exporter, reflecting both a…
Oil slides on grim manufacturing data
(Reuters) – Oil prices slid almost 2% on Wednesday as gloomy global manufacturing data grabbed attention ahead of an annual…
Exclusive-Insurers raise premiums for Black Sea tankers as tensions mount – traders
(Reuters) – Insurance companies have notified charterers of ships operating in Russia’s Black Sea ports of an increase in additional…
Gold prices push past $1,900 as dollar, yields cool
Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday, taking some support from a pullback in the dollar and Treasury yields, although focus…
Oil prices steady; China demand worries, Jackson Hole gathering eyed
Oil prices steadied Tuesday, as traders continued to fret about China’s lackluster economic recovery while also awaiting more signals on…
Gold prices creep higher as dollar falls from 2-mth high
Gold prices rose slightly on Tuesday, taking some relief from a weaker dollar as the greenback retreated from two-month highs,…
Oil steadies as China woes persist
(Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors remained downbeat on China’s economic malaise hobbling demand from…