News Topics: Commodity Prices

Friday, May 17, 2013 Oil futures rise to a one-week high, as broader markets rally on positive US economic data.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 Crude-oil futures prices settle higher, climbing on hopes for rising demand as the peak summer gasoline demand season approaches.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Crude-oil futures end a turbulent session little changed, after a report shows an unexpected drop in US oil stockpiles but also points to sliding gasoline demand.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 US crude oil futures fall for a fourth straight Tuesday, shedding 1% to settle at a two-week low of $94.21 a barrel on worries over high inventory and sluggish demand.

Monday, May 13, 2013 Oil futures settle lower for the third straight session, weighed by concerns over weakening demand in China and robust global production.

Friday, May 10, 2013 Crude-oil futures fall on a stronger US dollar and new indications of sluggish global fuel demand.

Thursday, May 09, 2013 US crude oil futures end weaker but above the day's lows, while refined products futures hit one-month highs on hopes of a coming improvement in the economy of the world's biggest oil consumer.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Crude-oil futures settle at a one-month high after a report shows US oil stockpiles rose less than expected last week.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013 US crude-oil futures end lower as investors focus on new indications that oil supplies are rising.

Monday, May 06, 2013 Oil futures settle at their highest level in a month, after escalating violence in Syria stoked concerns about a wider conflict that could imperil oil supplies in the region.

Friday, May 03, 2013 Crude-oil futures rose 1.7% to a one-month high as monthly jobs data showed hiring picked up in April, offering a hopeful sign for the broader economy.

Thursday, May 02, 2013 Crude-oil futures jump 3.3% to settle at $93.99 a barrel, as a combination of economic signals overcame worries about weak oil demand and high inventories.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Oil futures fall to lowest level in a week after a report showed US oil inventories rise to their highest level in more than three decades last week.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Crude-oil futures prices settle lower amid news of record-high unemployment in the euro zone and expectations of rising oil stockpiles in the US.

Monday, April 29, 2013 Crude-oil futures increase 1.6%, helped by gains in stock markets and a falling dollar as traders look to other markets for signals on the broader economy, and energy demand.

Friday, April 26, 2013 Crude-oil futures fall after a reading on the US economy came in below expectations, signaling the potential for another year of sluggish growth that threatens to weigh on fuel demand.

Thursday, April 25, 2013 Crude-oil futures prices settle at two-week highs on concerns over tightening supplies, while US gasoline demand heats up ahead of the peak spring-summer driving season.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Oil futures shoot to their highest price in almost two weeks, after a closely watched report said gasoline demand is at its highest level in more than five months.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Oil futures end nearly flat, as traders shrug off weak global manufacturing data and a fake tweet that rattled investors and focused on an upswing in the stock market.

Monday, April 22, 2013 Oil futures settle higher, with Brent crude above $100 a barrel for the first time in a week, as buyers swoop in following last week's deep selloff.

Friday, April 19, 2013 US crude futures post modest gains following sharp declines early this week as traders pause to gauge whether weak demand will keep prices moving lower.

Thursday, April 18, 2013 Crude-oil futures prices settle higher amid bargain-hunting after a recent steep selloff, with North Sea Brent posting its first gain after six down days.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Oil futures extend recent losses, hitting their lowest level all year in the US, as investors focus on falling gasoline demand in a weekly report on domestic crude stockpiles.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 North Sea Brent crude settles below $100 a barrel for the first time since July, on expectations of slow growth in global demand for oil.

Monday, April 15, 2013 US oil futures plunge to its lowest all year while the European benchmark nears $100 a barrel, after a disappointing reading on Chinese economic growth raises concerns.

Friday, April 12, 2013 Crude-oil futures fall sharply, hit by growing worries over rising US oil supplies and slowing growth in global oil demand.

Thursday, April 11, 2013 U.S. crude-oil futures fell as slumping gasoline prices and forecasts for weaker global demand weighed on the oil market.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Gasoline futures tumble after a government report showed an unexpected increase in US stockpiles as refiners churn out more fuel in the face of weak demand.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013 US crude-oil prices rebounds from early losses to finish higher, as gains in equities markets provide an optimistic outlook on the broader economy.

Monday, April 08, 2013 Crude futures end higher after wavering between gains and losses, as a rebound in the gasoline market lifts oil.

Friday, April 05, 2013 A disappointing reading on March US payrolls sends crude tumbling, with Brent crude sinking to an eight-month low, on fresh concerns about weak oil demand in the world's biggest crude consumer.

Thursday, April 04, 2013 Crude slides for a second day, hit by rising US oil supplies and new worries about economic recovery in the world's biggest oil consumer.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013 Gasoline futures tumble 4.2% as increasing activity by refineries has investors betting on a jump in fuel supplies.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013 Gasoline futures prices end at their lowest in more than a month, amid expectations for an increase in gasoline production, as refiners return from seasonal maintenance.

Monday, April 01, 2013 Global benchmark oil prices diverge sharply, with North Sea Brent crude gaining on concerns over the shutdown of a US pipeline in the key Gulf Coast refining region.

Thursday, March 28, 2013 Oil futures finish higher, setting a six-week high as the Standard & Poor's 500 is poised to finish at a record.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Oil futures eked out a gain, setting another five-week high, as traders shrugged off a bigger-than-expected rise in crude-oil inventories.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 U.S. crude-oil futures jumped 1.6% to a five-week high spurred by signs of economic improvement in the world's biggest oil-consumer.

Monday, March 25, 2013 US crude-oil futures prices rise as investors continue to wager domestic oil prices will increase compared to oil traded overseas.

Friday, March 22, 2013 Crude-oil futures prices settle higher, tracking strength in US equities even as investors keep a wary eye on efforts to secure a bailout in Cyprus ahead of a Monday deadline.