financial markets

May 21, 2013

Oil price rises to near $97 per barrel

BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil rose toward $97 per barrel Tuesday, but gains were checked as investors waited for the Federal Reserve's latest views on the U.S. economy.

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May 21, 2013

Asia stocks fall ahead of Fed statements

May 20, 2013

Asia stocks muted ahead of Fed meeting

BANGKOK (AP) — Evidence of a steady economic recovery in the U.S. helped push Asian stock markets higher Monday.

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May 20, 2013

Lew taps government retiree pension fund

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said late Monday he will begin tapping into two government employee retirement funds to buy more time before the U.S.

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May 20, 2013

Small company stock are a bright spot

May 20, 2013

Oil rises on falling dollar; gasoline at $3.65

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil rose Monday, taking its cue from the stock market and the dollar.

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