Oil Falls, Wheat and Corn Gain: Commodities at Close
BusinessWeek
24. Brent oil for June settlement slipped 53 cents, or 0.5 percent, to expire at $111.71 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe exchange. The more-actively traded July futures retreated $1.70, or 1.5 percent, to $109.75.
Gold, copper hit by Greek drama, China slowdown, oil slammed by inventoriesThe Australian

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Wheat futures soar as dry weather punctures hope for a bumper crop; oil and …
Washington Post
Oil and gold futures fell to their lowest levels in months as the dollar continued to march higher against the euro. Traders have been buying dollars aggressively over the past two weeks because they're nervous that Greece might be forced to exit the …

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OIL FUTURES: Crude Down 1.2% To New 2012 Low Of $92.81 A Barrel
Wall Street Journal
By David Bird Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Crude-oil prices fell 1.2% to a fourth-consecutive 2012 low at $92.81 a barrel Wednesday, as US crude inventories stood at a 22-year high. Crude-oil inventories in the world's largest oil …
OIL FUTURES: Crude Cuts Losses As US Oil Use Hits 5-Month HighFox Business
Crude oil futures drop as US inventories climbDaniels Trading
Oil falls as equities dip on Greek, euro zone woesCNBC.com
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Oil settles at 6-month low, under $93 a barrel
MarketWatch
By Claudia Assis and Sarah Turner, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Crude-oil futures on Wednesday ended at their lowest since November as concerns about Greece and the euro zone kept their grip on the market. Boosts from the weekly …

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Gasoline Futures Fluctuate on Greece Worries, U.S. Economic Data
Bloomberg
Gasoline fell after the Kyodo News service reported that the US called for a release of strategic oil reserves amid rising US crude supplies and concern the European debt crisis will reduce fuel demand. Futures sank as the US government called on other …

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Crude Palm-Oil Futures Volume Reaches Record 63019 Contracts
Bloomberg
Crude palm-oil futures traded a record 63019 contracts on the Malaysia Derivatives Exchange today, surpassing the previous all-time high of 48741 contracts on Nov. 17, the bourse said. “This is attributed to increased hedging activities resulting from …
New daily high for derivatives dealsMalaysia Star
BURSA MALAYSIA DERIVATIVES' TOTAL CONTRACTS AND CRUDE PALM OIL FUTURES …4-traders

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European Equity Futures, Asian Stocks, Oil Fall on Greek Talks
San Francisco Chronicle
May 16 (Bloomberg) — European equity futures and Asian stocks fell, commodities slipped to their cheapest this year and the euro weakened as talks to form a new Greek government failed and before data that may show UK unemployment rose to match a …
Asian Stocks, Oil, Yen Fall on Greek Talks, Japan OrdersBloomberg
Japan Stock Futures Little Changed as Fed Ready to ActBusinessWeek
Oil, gold slide as dollar gains on Greece; US stocks retreatWorcester Telegram

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Futures Drop After Oil Falls to Five-Month Low: Russia Overnight
Bloomberg
Russian stock futures declined and shares traded in the US tumbled for a third day after oil sank to a five-month low. OAO Mechel (MTL), Russia's largest coking coal producer, dropped to the lowest level since May 2009 yesterday, leading a slump in the …
Gazprom at Discount After NY Oil Trails London: Russia OvernightBusinessWeek

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OIL FUTURES: Crude Hits New 2012 Low; Near $94 On Euro Worries
Wall Street Journal
By David Bird Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Crude oil futures prices were 2% lower near $94 a barrel, after settling a fresh 2012 intraday low on worries that Greece may leave the European common currency agreement.
Oil closes at lowest level of the yearMarketWatch
Oil Falls Near Five-Month Low on Greece, Saudi Price CallBusinessWeek
OIL FUTURES : Crude Extends Losses As Concerns Over Euro Zone Weigh4-traders
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Euro Falls to 3-Month Low as Oil, US Futures Decline
Bloomberg
The euro weakened to a three-month low, oil slid and US equity futures fell as German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party lost a state election and speculation about Greece's exit from the single European currency increased. Australian stocks gained after …

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EL & C. Baillieu Morning Wrap; Crude-oil futures lower amid spate of negative news
Proactive Investors Australia
EL & C. Baillieu Morning Wrap; Crude-oil futures lower amid spate of negative news Crude-oil futures settled lower amid a spate of negative news, including a report of ample crude supply, discouraging signs for economic growth and revelations of a $2 …

Crude oil futures – Weekly outlook: May 14 – 18
Forex Pros
A stronger dollar makes dollar-denominated oil futures contracts more expensive for importers holding other currencies such as yen or euro. Meanwhile, a larger-than-expected build in US oil supplies last week forced traders to refocus on the supply and …
Oil closes at lowest level of the yearMarketWatch
Oil falls to five-month lows as demand ebbsSydney Morning Herald
Naimi Says Brent Oil Should Drop to $100 as Supply Tops DemandBusinessWeek
Telegraph.co.uk
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OIL FUTURES: Crude Falls 1% As Bearish News Piles Up
Wall Street Journal
By Ben Lefebvre Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES HOUSTON (Dow Jones)–Crude-oil futures settled lower on a spate of negative news Friday, including word of ample crude supply, discouraging signs for economic growth and revelations of a $2 billon trading loss at …
OIL FUTURES: Crude Falls As Bearish News Piles UpFox Business
Oil closes at lowest level of the yearMarketWatch
Crude oil futures fall as US inventories climbDaniels Trading
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OIL FUTURES: Prices Off As JP Morgan Raises Regulation Specter
Wall Street Journal
By Ben Lefebvre Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES HOUSTON (Dow Jones)–Crude-oil futures fell below $96 a barrel in early morning trading as news of JP Morgan Chase & Co.'s (JPM) $2 billion trading loss threw fresh fears of stronger banking regulations into the …
Stock futures hit by JP Morgan trading lossMarketWatch
US Stock Futures Fall After PPI Data as JP Morgan Chase WeighsNASDAQ
JP Morgan News Likely To Generate Further Selling PressureRTT News

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Higher Oil Futures Margins May Boost Volatility, IEA Says
BusinessWeek
By Sherry Su on May 11, 2012 Rising margin requirements in oil futures trading may increase volatility and concentrate market share in the hands of large speculators, the International Energy Agency said. The Obama administration proposed rules on …
Oil Prices Are Falling, Do Speculators Get Credit?Daily Markets

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Higher Oil Futures Margins May Boost Volatility, IEA Says
Bloomberg
Rising margin requirements in oil futures trading may increase volatility and concentrate market share in the hands of large speculators, the International Energy Agency said. The Obama administration proposed rules on April 17 to strengthen the …
IEA warns on Obama's oil crackdownFinancial Times
External: Global Vision Bunkers BVbunkerworld (subscription)

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Cooking-Oil Imports by India Seen Advancing for Third Month
Bloomberg
Higher imports may aid gains in Malaysian palm oil prices, which rose to a 13-month high in April, boosting profits for producers including Sime Darby Bhd. (SIME) Futures climbed 5.8 percent this year on concern that global cooking-oil supplies may …

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COMMODITIES-Brent oil up, most others down; focus on Europe
Reuters
Raw sugar futures tumbled to a 20-month low early, but recovered to finish slightly higher. Arabica coffee also turned positive after hitting the lowest since August 2010 Crude oil, which stabilized after a rout that began a week ago, ended mixed, …
Copper Falls To 3-Week Bottom; Brent Oil RisesInvestor’s Business Daily

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London Oil Trades Beat New York for First Time
Bloomberg
London's oil futures market was busier than its New York counterpart for the first time in at least 17 years last month, reinforcing Brent crude's ascendant role in setting global prices. The CHART OF THE DAY shows investors traded 11.3 million Brent …
US Cash Crude-Stronger as LLS premium over arb disappearsReuters

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Oil Options Volatility Rises as Futures Fall on Elections
Bloomberg
Oil options volatility fell on speculation that underlying futures may find support today at the lowest settlement since Feb. 2. Implied volatility for at-the-money options expiring in June, a measure of expected price swings in futures and a gauge of …

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OIL FUTURES: Crude Edges Lower In Wake Of Inventory Data
Wall Street Journal
By Dan Strumpf Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–US crude futures edged lower Wednesday, recovering from much steeper losses earlier in the day, in the wake of a mixed report on US oil inventories. European crude, meanwhile, ended higher …
Oil futures end lower for fifth straight sessionMarketWatch
Oil falls sixth day on big supplies, Europe worriesCNBC.com
Crude oil futures fall after inventories gained, Greek troubles intensifyDaniels Trading
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Crude Oil Ends Lower On Eurozone, Strong Dollar
RTT News
(RTTNews) – US crude oil futures dropped below $97 a barrel to settle lower for a sixth straight day Wednesday. The dollar continued to strengthen against most major currencies with investors weighing the eurozone problems focused predominantly on …

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UPL rallies on natural gas; energy shares mixed
MarketWatch
Crude-oil futures fell below $96 a barrel for the first time since last October, while the natural-gas contract scored further gains, rising about 2% to $2.57 per million British thermal units. See Futures Movers for more on commodity prices.
Oil ETFs Continue “Greecy” Slide (USO, USL, UNG, XLE, IYE)Wall Street Sector Selector
Natural gas futures rally to 2-month high in early U.S. tradeForex Pros
15 Different Ways To Invest In Energy With ETFs (XLE, UNG, BNO, FCG, USO, DBO …ETF Daily News
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VEGOILS-Palm slips as Europe political concerns weigh; data eyed
Reuters
MPOB, USDA report due on Thursday * Cargo surveyors to issue export data for May 1-10 on Thursday * Louis Dreyfus asked to be Felda Global cornerstone – sources (Updates prices) By Chew Yee Kiat SINGAPORE, May 9 (Reuters) – Malaysian palm oil futures …
Palm oil slipsBusiness Recorder (blog)

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Euro Drops to 3-Month Low, Equity Futures Fall on Election, Jobs
San Francisco Chronicle
May 7 (Bloomberg) — The euro fell to a three-month low, US and Asian equity futures fell and oil slid after French Socialist Francois Hollande was elected President and US employers added fewer jobs than forecast. The euro declined 0.9 percent to …
Japan Stock Futures Drop as French Socialist Wins PollBloomberg

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OIL FUTURES: Crude Drops Sharply As Polls Fuel EU Debt Fears
Wall Street Journal
By David Winning Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES SYDNEY (Dow Jones)–Crude futures fell sharply in Asia Monday after early results from Greece's election reignited worries about the European Union's ability to solve its sovereign debt woes, softening market …

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Oil Falls to Four-Month Low on European Votes, US Jobs
BusinessWeek
Brent oil for June settlement slumped $1.26, or 1.1 percent, to $111.92 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe exchange. The European benchmark contract's premium to West Texas Intermediate was at $15.36, from $14.69 on May 4.
Oil dips below US$100 on payroll resultsNew Zealand Herald
Oil Extends Friday's Big Losses after Europe VoteMoneynews

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Crude oil futures – Weekly outlook: May 7 – 11
Forex Pros
Elsewhere, on the ICE Futures Exchange, Brent oil futures for June delivery settled at USD113.47 a barrel by close of trade on Friday, after falling to as low as USD111.78, the lowest since February 2. The Brent contract lost 5.06% over the week.

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OIL FUTURES: Crude Plunges Below $100, At Lowest Since Feb
Wall Street Journal
By Dan Strumpf and Ben Lefebvre Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Oil futures tumbled to their lowest level in three months Friday, blowing through $100 a barrel and continuing on lower, in a rout spurred by a weaker-than-expected reading on …
OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Drops Below $98/Bbl After Jobs DataNASDAQ
OIL FUTURES: Crude Slumps As Traders Look Past Jobs DataFox Business
Oil futures rise after upbeat manufacturing dataMarketWatch
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OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Drops Below $98/Bbl
Wall Street Journal
By Ben Lefebvre Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES HOUSTON (Dow Jones)–US oil futures have fallen below $98 a barrel in midday trading, falling more than $4 since a weaker-than-expected jobs report. The futures have fallen as low as $97.83, a level not touched in …
Crude oil futures drop after release of disappointing US jobs dataDaniels Trading
US Crude Oil Tumbles Below $100 On Host Of FactorsFox Business
Oil Falls Below $100 For First Time Since FebruaryBloomberg
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Oil futures fall sharply ahead of U.S. jobs data
MarketWatch
By Claudia Assis and Barbara Kollmeyer, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Crude-oil futures on Friday fell to their lowest level since early February as data showed the US economy creating fewer jobs than expected in April, adding to worries …
Oil Slides 2.6% to Lowest Level in Two WeeksFox Business

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Magellan Midstream sees a sound future for Cushing business
Reuters
By Janet McGurty | NEW YORK May 2 (Reuters) – Magellan Midstream Partners sees a sound fundamental outlook for business at the glutted crude oil storage hub in Cushing, Oklahoma, even as pipeline carriers prepare to draw a significant portion of its …

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Oil, Natural Gas Increase as Grains Drop: Commodities at
BusinessWeek
Soybean futures for July delivery slid 1.2 percent to settle at $14.85 a bushel on the CBOT, after touching $15.125 the highest level since July 2008. Oil fell after the US Energy Department reported that crude inventories surged to the highest level …

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Most US spot gas gains for 3rd day, West prices slip
Reuters
* Benchmark prices well above recent 10-year low * Milder spring weather in most long-term outlooks * Gas futures sink 5 percent after 3 straight gains * Coming Up: EIA natgas storage data Thursday By Eileen Houlihan NEW YORK, May 2 (Reuters) – Most US …
Gas Drilling Slows, Heating Up PricesWall Street Journal
US spot gas gains for second day, Hub jumps 9 pctReuters Africa
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OIL FUTURES: Crude Drops As US Oil Stocks Hit 22-Year High
Wall Street Journal
By David Bird Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Crude-oil futures prices dropped 0.9% Wednesday as US crude-oil inventories rose to their highest levels since September 1990. Analysts said the market isn't fully reflecting the weak oil …
OIL FUTURES: Crude Weaker Amid Mixed Global Economic SignalsFox Business
Crude oil futures fall after US reports inventories gain the most in 21 yearsDaniels Trading
Oil futures rise after upbeat manufacturing dataMarketWatch
Bloomberg
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The fallacy of blaming oil 'speculators'
Washington Post
Despite periodic debunking, it returns whenever oil prices surge. In mid-2008, with crude prices approaching $150 a barrel, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) created a task force to study whether speculation caused the run-up.
Sherrod Brown says excessive oil speculation is driving gas prices, perhaps by …PolitiFact
Cost of gambling on oilColorado Springs Independent
Three Cheers for Oil Speculators!American Thinker
FOX 4 News
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ICE Brent futures and options average 616720 contracts/day in Apr, up 43%
Platts
ICE Futures Europe also set an open interest record of 5564946 contracts on April 30, while open interest records were established in ICE Brent futures and options, ICE Rotterdam Coal futures, Dutch Nat Gas futures, Heating Oil and NY Harbor Unleaded …
ICE Reports 21% Increase in Futures Volume for AprilMarketWatch (press release)

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VEGOILS-Palm oil slips on higher output view
Reuters
* Futures inch down as investors expect higher production * Palm oil to fall to 3397 ringgit – technicals * Malaysian palm oil tax response may come after $3 bln IPO -analyst (Updates prices) By Chew Yee Kiat SINGAPORE, May 2 (Reuters) – Malaysian palm …
Palm Oil Drops as Soybeans Decline on US Planting ProgressBloomberg
Palm oil slipsBusiness Recorder (blog)

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Opinion: Curbing oil futures speculation is an election year hoax by Obama
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
The president has no evidence that speculators are behind the latest increase in oil prices. Yet Obama announced earlier this month that more enforcement resources are needed at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission and penalties should be …
Simplifications and Misinformation on Oil SpeculationPolicyshop (blog)
Is it oil speculators?Enter Stage Right

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Oil Slips From Near Four-Week High; Hedge Funds Cut Bullish Bets
BusinessWeek
By Ben Sharples on April 29, 2012 Oil slid from the highest close in almost four weeks, trimming a monthly gain, as investors speculated that recent price gains may be unsustainable. Futures fell as much as 0.3 percent after climbing for a second week.
Oil advances in last hour of tradingEconomic Times
Crude extends Friday losses tracking weak US dataForex Pros

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Crude oil futures – Weekly outlook: April 30 – May 4
Forex Pros
In a press conference following the rate decision, Chairman Bernanke said that the Fed's “intention is to maintain highly accommodative stance of policy for the foreseeable future.” Oil's gains were limited after ratings agency Standard & Poor's cut …

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Oil Options Volatility Falls as Futures Stay in Range
Bloomberg
Oil options volatility declined to the lowest level in more than a year as the underlying futures gained. Implied volatility for at-the-money options expiring in June, a measure of expected price swings in futures and a gauge of options prices, …
CBOE Oil Volatility Index falls to five-year lowReuters UK

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OIL FUTURES: Crude Little Changed After Modest Drop On GDP Data
Wall Street Journal
By David Bird Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Crude oil futures prices were little changed early Friday after modest declines on US first-quarter gross domestic product growth came in less than expected, at 2.2%. Economists surveyed by Dow …
Crude Oil Futures Fall as Spain Cut Renews Demand ConcernBusinessWeek
OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Gains With Equities, Products RiseNASDAQ
Oil rises on weaker dollar, Fed commentsMarketWatch
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OIL FUTURES: Crude Falls On Spain Downgrade; US GDP Eyed
Wall Street Journal
The Thursday rally in Brent futures was largely technical, said James Zhang, analyst at Standard Bank. "Without support from the financial markets, the oil price is likely to show weaker tendencies due to easing of the geopolitical situation and the …

OIL FUTURES: Oil Little Changed As Market Digests Mixed News
Wall Street Journal
By Sarah Kent LONDON (Dow Jones)–Oil futures were little changed in range-bound trade Thursday, as market participants digested a mixed bag of news from Wednesday. At 0952 GMT, the front-month June Brent contract on London's ICE futures exchange was …
Oil futures at best in a weekMarketWatch
Oil futures and inventories riseDenver Post
OIL FUTURES: Crude Follows Stock Markets Lower On EU WorriesNASDAQ
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West Coast Diesel Strengthens After Regional Inventories Fall
BusinessWeek
By Lynn Doan on April 25, 2012 Spot diesel in California and the US Northwest advanced against heating oil futures for a second day after the Energy Department said distillate inventories on the US West Coast slipped to a 22-week low.
Gasoline Futures Tumble As Oil-Supply Fears EbbWall Street Journal
Gulf Coast crude oil inventories: What's up?CattleNetwork.com
Brent crude slips, narrows spread against stronger US oil on TuesdayCalgary Herald
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Oil Options Volatility Falls as Futures Stay in Range
Bloomberg
Oil options volatility declined to the lowest level in more than a year as the underlying futures gained 57 cents while holding within a three-week trading range. Implied volatility for at-the-money options expiring in June, a measure of expected price …

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OIL FUTURES: Crude Squeezes Out Gain After Fed Comments
Wall Street Journal
By Dan Strumpf Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Oil futures eked out a gain Wednesday after Federal Reserve officials reiterated plans to keep interest rates near zero for the next two years, a move seen as boosting the allure of …
Oil futures lower after supplies reportMarketWatch
OIL FUTURES : Crude Squeezes Out Gain After Fed Comments4-traders
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Cattle Futures Rebound, Oil Falls: Commodities at Close
BusinessWeek
Soybean-meal futures for July delivery gained 1.2 percent to $420.60 for 2000 pounds of the animal feed on the CBOT. Corn futures for July delivery fell 0.3 percent to $6.0625 a bushel in Chicago, erasing an earlier gain of 1.5 percent. Oil fell from a …
Copper, Oil Decline as Wheat Climbs: Commodities at CloseBloomberg

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US heating oil rises above RBOB, first since Feb.
Reuters
| NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) – US heating oil futures gained a premium against RBOB gasoline futures on Wednesday, as the spread between the two product contracts reversed for the first time since Feb. 29, according to Reuters data.

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OIL FUTURES: US Crude Ends Higher Ahead Of Weekly Oil Data
NASDAQ
By Jerry A. DiColo NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- US crude-oil futures rose Tuesday as investors positioned ahead of weekly inventory data that are expected to show increasing oil stockpiles. Light, sweet crude oil for June delivery on the New York Mercantile …

OIL FUTURES: Benchmark Crude Futures Mixed; Market Awaits Fed
NASDAQ
By David Bird NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Global benchmark crude oil futures prices were mixed early Tuesday awaiting direction from the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting and oil-inventory data. The Federal Reserve's policy board will issue a statement …

Oil futures fall as global markets pressured
MarketWatch
By Claudia Assis and Sarah Turner, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Crude-oil futures fell Monday as concerns about Europe and sluggish China data sparked a broad market selloff that called into question prospects for oil demand.

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Oil Trades Near Three-Day High in New York Before Economic Data
Bloomberg
Oil traded near the highest close in three days before reports that may show a strengthening of the economy in the US, the world's biggest crude consumer. Futures were little changed in New York after rising 0.2 percent last week.

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Japan Stock Futures Rise as IMF Crisis Fund Gets Boost
Bloomberg
ADRs of Woodside Petroleum Ltd. (WPL), Australia's second-biggest oil and gas producer, rose 0.7 percent after oil gained. Futures on Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average (NKY) expiring in June closed at 9600 in Chicago on April 20, up from 9560 in Osaka, …

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Futures Speculation Doesn't Increase Spot Oil Prices
Forbes
For example, the aim of recent regulatory changes in oil futures markets is to reduce price volatility, when increased oil price volatility was never the problem, but the persistent increases in the price of oil after 2003. Moreover, the literature has …
Oil scene: Market manipulators under fireArab News
Optiver pays $14m to settle oil futures manipulation claimsMoneycontrol.com
"Milestone" US oil manipulation case unsettles tradersChicago Tribune
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Crude oil futures – Weekly outlook: April 23 – 27
Forex Pros
A potential loss of Iranian oil supplies has helped underpin strong gains in oil prices this year and prices could potentially go higher when a European Union embargo on Iranian oil imports goes into effect on July 1. Oil futures fell to as low as …

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OIL FUTURES: Crude Rises Along With Equities, Weaker Dollar
Wall Street Journal
By Jerry A. DiColo Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Crude-oil futures ended higher Friday, rising with stock markets and helped by a falling dollar, as improving economic data in Europe led to some hopes for strengthening energy demand.
OIL FUTURES: Crude Gains With Equities, Falling DollarFox Business
OIL FUTURES : Crude Rises Along With Equities, Weaker Dollar4-traders
German business metric gains benefits crude oil futuresDaniels Trading
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OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Rebounds In Asia; Near-Term Upside Limited
Wall Street Journal
By Eric Yep Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Crude-oil futures rose in Asia Friday, staging a technical recovery from the previous day's fall below key support levels tracking disappointing US data. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, …
Oil Options Volatility Falls to Lowest Level in More Than a YearBloomberg
Peak Oil Is Nowhere To Be Found On The WTI Futures Curve: April 22, 2012Forex Pros
OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Oil Falls In Asia; Focus On Spanish Bond SaleZawya (registration)
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OIL FUTURES: Crude Ends Lower On Weak US Jobs Data
Wall Street Journal
By Dan Strumpf Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Oil futures crept lower Thursday, weighed by a disappointing reading on US jobless claims that raised worries about the economy of the world's biggest oil consumer. Initial jobless claims fell …
OIL FUTURES: Crude Settles -1.5% At $102.67/Bbl On Inventory RiseFox Business
Crude-oil futures rise ahead of U.S. supply reportMarketWatch
OIL FUTURES: Crude Down Ahead Of US Inventory DataNASDAQ
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OIL FUTURES: Oil Rebounds On Relief Over Spain Bond Auction Results
Wall Street Journal
By Selina Williams and Jaya Matta Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES LONDON (Dow Jones)–Crude oil futures rebounded Thursday lifted by relief over results from Spain's bond auction as investors continue to keep a close watch on the ongoing debt problems in the …

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Energy Complex stumbles, Crude Oil & Heating Oil futures issue sell signals
Inside Futures
Crude Oil futures declined today (4/18) along with heating oil. This move lower for May crude futures generates a sell signal on the daily chart. Today's sell signal comes after a nice sized pullback. Crude is showing some topping formations on both …

Oil Options Volatility Little Changed as Futures Retreat
Bloomberg
Oil options volatility was little changed after underlying futures fell for the first time in three days as US inventories rose last week. Implied volatility for at-the-money options expiring in June, a measure of expected price swings in futures and a …

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OIL FUTURES: Crude Settles -1.5% At $102.67/Bbl On Inventory Rise
Wall Street Journal
By David Bird Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Crude oil futures settled weaker Wednesday after US inventories rose more than expected. Inventories rose by 3.856 million barrels nationwide last week, well beyond the 900000-barrel rise that …
Oil falls as US inventories rise a fourth weekReuters
OIL FUTURES: Crude Down Ahead Of US Inventory DataNASDAQ
Crude-oil futures rise ahead of U.S. supply reportMarketWatch
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Crude ends lower as oil inventories rise
Reuters
| NEW YORK (Reuters) – US crude oil futures fell Wednesday after two straight sessions of gains, pressured by a government report showing crude stocks rose more than expected last week in the United States. US crude futures fell $1.53, or 1.47 percent, …

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Here Is President Obama's 5-Part Plan To Tackle Oil Market Manipulation
Business Insider
The plan calls for a six-fold increase in the surveillance and enforcement staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to better monitor and deter oil market manipulation. It also aims to increase spending on technology to improve surveillance of …
Would Obama's War on Speculators Really Reduce the Price of Oil?The Atlantic
Obama wants to target oil market manipulationThe Trucker
Obama pushes Congress over oil pricesMarketWatch
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China Plans Crude-Oil Futures This Year
Wall Street Journal
By WAYNE MA BEIJING—China plans this year to offer a crude-oil futures contract, according to the country's securities regulator, a move that could help domestic companies cope with fluctuating oil prices and increase China's influence over global …
China to launch crude oil futures this year: XinhuaReuters

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VEGOILS-Palm oil edges down on cloudy demand outlook
Reuters
Global markets including crude oil futures rebounded after Spain's debt auction turned out better than expected, although palm oil investors were not too optimistic especially as Malaysian exports slowed down for the first time after a strong run since …
Palm Oil Drops on Speculation 13% Price Gain May Deter BuyersBloomberg
Palm oil downBusiness Recorder (blog)
CPO futures' downtrend continuesBusiness Times – Malaysia
Reuters Africa -Forex Pros
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OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Gains 1.2% Awaiting Seaway Pipeline Move
Wall Street Journal
By David Bird Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–US crude futures settled up 1.2% Tuesday as investors looked to a coming pipeline reversal that is expected to bring US oil in line with global prices. The Seaway pipeline reversal, …
OIL FUTURES: Brent Crude Eases After Iran TalksFox Business
Oil inches higher as investors parse pipeline newsMarketWatch
Crude oil futures gain amid uplifting economic dataDaniels Trading
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Gold ends modestly higher after two-day loss
MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold futures ended higher on Tuesday, capping a choppy trading day and breaking a two-session losing run as US oil and equities traded higher and as concerns about the euro zone faded. Gold for June delivery (US:GCM2) …
Comex Gold Ends Lower Amid Bearish Outside Markets, Weak TechnicalsForbes
Gold Prices Settle HigherFyxnews
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Oil to Stay Flat This Week Unless Iran Surprises: Survey
CNBC.com
US crude futures firmly held support levels of $100 a barrel last week despite a report from the International Energy Administration noting that the oil market has broken a two-year cycle of tightening supply. Front-month US light, sweet crude US …
Oil Declines a Second Day in New York After Iran Nuclear TalksBloomberg
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Brent falls to $120 on China data, Euro zone worriesReuters
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Energy independence is possible — and necessary
Politico
This is gambling by a new brand of oil trader that has emerged in just the past decade. These speculators are middle men of sorts, who buy oil futures contracts and flip them like they were condominiums just to get the quick profit.
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Asian Stocks End Two-Day Gain as Australian Dollar, Oil Retreat
Bloomberg
Standard & Poor's 500 Index futures slipped 0.2 percent. The euro weakened 0.4 percent to $1.3024, while the yen and dollar climbed against most of their 16 major peers. Bond risk in Asia rose to the highest level in two months. Oil in New York lost …
Asian Shares Drop On Spain Debt Concerns; Focus On Yuan-Band MoveWall Street Journal

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OIL FUTURES: Crude Falls On Weak China Data, Equities Drop
Wall Street Journal
By Jerry A. DiColo Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Crude oil futures declined Friday along with US stock markets after disappointing data out of China increased worries about the economy of the world's largest energy consumer.
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Oil futures retreat after China GDP data
MarketWatch
By Claudia Assis and V. Phani Kumar, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Crude futures declined Friday after data showing a slowdown in China prompted concerns about oil demand. Crude futures for delivery in May (NMN:CLK2) were down 81 cents, …
Oil Caps Fifth Weekly Drop Since FebruaryBloomberg
Oil Halts Two-Day Advance on China Growth Slowdown, Naimi PledgeBusinessWeek
Oil rises above $103 ahead of Iran nuclear talksSeattle Post Intelligencer
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