Commodity markets

Beef prices expected to climb for next 2 years

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Beef prices at the supermarket likely will rise for the next two years because of the smallest cattle herd in 60 years.

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Oil below $99 as US crude demand lags economy

SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices hovered below $97 a barrel Tuesday in Asia amid trader concern U.S. crude supplies will continue to rise because of weak demand.

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Oil rises above $99 after US crude supply drop

SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices rose to near $99 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after an unexpected drop in U.S. crude supplies suggested demand is improving.

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Oil prices rise as Iran threatens EU supply cut

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are rising as Iran again threatens to cut off supplies to Europe.

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Oil hovers near $97 as traders eye US supplies

SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices hovered below $97 a barrel Tuesday in Asia amid trader concern U.S. crude supplies will continue to rise because of weak demand.

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US oil prices fall below $97

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S.

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Oil falls below $97 as Greece debt raises concerns

Oil prices fell Monday as talks stalled on a Greek debt deal needed to avoid a disastrous default, raising concerns about the region's economy and future demand.

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