Market Outlook
Oil futures: Crude down on fresh concerns on European economy
Crude oil futures prices were lower Tuesday on fresh concerns over European's economic health.
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U.S. gas: Futures decline as temperatures moderate
Natural gas futures fell Monday as a break from high temperatures across much of the U.S. suggests weakening demand is ahead.
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Oil futures: Crude little changed as market weighs economy
Crude oil prices were little changed on Monday as traders sorted through the latest conflicting signals from major global economies.
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Oil futures: Crude gains after retail sales data
Crude oil futures prices were trading higher for a third day Friday, spurred by stronger July U.S. retail sales data.
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Oil futures: Oil pares losses as jobs report eases fears
Oil futures pared their losses Friday after a better-than-expected reading on U.S. employment levels, easing fears that another recession is underway in the world's largest oil-consuming country.
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U.S. gas: Futures dip below $4 on larger-than-expected storage build
Natural-gas futures plunged Thursday, falling below $4 after the U.S. government reported a larger-than-expected weekly build in U.S. inventories.
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Oil futures: Japan currency intervention weighs on oil
Oil futures retreated Thursday after the Bank of Japan's intervention in the currency markets strengthened the U.S. dollar.
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U.S. gas: Futures rise slightly on weather view
Natural-gas futures rose slightly Wednesday as traders watched weather forecasts and awaited Thursday's inventory report for more direction.
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U.S. gas: Futures slip on lack of sustained heat
Natural-gas futures fell Tuesday as some weather forecasts and a newly-named tropical storm weren't expected to drive up demand for the fuel.
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Oil futures: Crude down amid worries over U.S. economic health
Crude oil futures were weaker Tuesday, pushed lower by fresh signs of a slowing U.S. economy.
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U.S. gas: Futures rebound on debt deal
Natural-gas futures edged higher Monday as the market got a slight boost from a tentative agreement by U.S. lawmakers to raise the country's debt ceiling.
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