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Energy Voices Oil prices swing as unrest in Iran reaches fever pitch
Protests rocked Iran Wednesday as the value of the country's currency continued its free fall. Uncertainty in the region has meant an up and down week for oil prices.
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Markets buoyed by US manufacturing, but Spain is still a drag
Financial markets across the globe continued to ride the wave of good US economic news Tuesday morning, despite concerns in Greece and Spain. In the US, markets are poised for a strong opening, but analysts are waiting for key economic data to be released this week.
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Oil prices fall as gloomy economic outlook persists
Oil prices fell below $91 per barrel Wednesday amid pessimism about the outlook for economic growth. Oil prices failed to get any lasting boost from high US consumer confidence.
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Eurozone economy shrinks. Germany ekes out growth.
Eurozone conracts by 0.2 percent for the second quarter. Germany manages a slightly better-than-expected 0.3 percent, while debt-laden euro nations shrink.
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Another quiet day for Wall Street
Dow falls 10 points; Nasdaq rises 7 points; S&P closes flat. Stocks are in summer doldrums as traders look for direction.
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Oil prices increase, but stay near 8-month lows
Oil prices made small gains above $78 a barrel Friday but remained near eight-month lows after signs of slowing global economic growth triggered a sharp plunge this week. Most indicators hint at a continuing slide for oil prices.
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Greece election gives Europe scant breathing room
While Greece is unlikely to withdraw from the Euro zone, Europe still needs to get its financial house in order quickly.
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Oil prices slide as hopes for Greece fade
Oil prices fell near $83 per barrel Monday as worries lingered over the eurozone debt crisis despite optimism over Greek election results. Benchmark oil prices for July were down $0.75 to $83.28 a barrel.
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Stocks jump in Europe and US on hopes of rescue for Spanish banks
On a day that Moody's downgraded the safety rating of six German banks over the eurozone debt crisis, major stock indexes that have been roiled by the crisis rose 2 percent on the Spanish rescue hopes.
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Oil prices fall to seven-month low
Oil prices edge down below $91 a barrel as tensions ease over Iran nuclear program. London's Brent crude oil prices fall to $107.
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Hollande election: future of austerity in Europe in doubt
While there is growing consensus that Europe will need to find a new plan to deal with its debt crisis, no clear plan has emerged.
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Workers say zealous eurozone reformers are eroding their sacred rights
Union powers and workers' protections have been severely curtailed to make Europe's struggling economies more competitive. Some say the cuts have gone further than necessary.
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Doubts mount as Europe struggles with next steps in euro crisis
European stocks as well as the euro dropped as optimism from last week's euro crisis summit yielded to tough questions about the EU's ability to avert fresh crises.
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Germany's Merkel takes hard line on fixes for eurozone debt crisis
German Chancellor Merkel is pushing guarantees of greater fiscal discipline in exchange for a more assertive European Central Bank role in addressing the eurozone debt crisis.
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Why Iran sanctions are pushing up oil prices
Oil prices rose above $108 per barrel in the wake of new sanctions on Iran. The US, Canada, and Britain announced new sanctions on Iran's energy and finance sectors.
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Referendum in Greece has Eurozone members reaching for panic button
Referendum to be called in Greece: Prime Minister George Papandreou called for a referendum that may further destabilize the economy in Europe and undermine euro.
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Greek referendum call stuns EU. Could it topple Papandreou?
European politicians reacted angrily and financial markets slid after Greek Prime Minister Papandreou stunned Europe with the announcement of a Greek referendum on latest aid package.
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Crude oil prices fall after S&P downgrades US debt
Crude oil prices dropped more than $3 a barrel on Monday to about $83. The drop brings crude oil prices down more than $30 since May.
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$4 gas for several US states
$4 gas is the average cost per gallon in six US states now. Will $4 gas spread across the country?
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Congress keeps the US out of IMF’s Greece bailout plan
Congress has the sense to not spend the money of an already broke US on foreign governments.
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Many small businesses in Germany thrive during downturn
From roofers to bakers, the entrepreneurial class that helped the country rebuild after the war eases the impact of the recession.
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Unlike the US, Germany unlikely to bail out automaker
Merkel, in visit to headquarters of GM's Opel unit, says that direct aid is unlikely.
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Germany's hard line on the stimulus: Why Merkel says 'Nein'
Ahead of G-20, German leader balks at more spending and more debt.
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Italy offers banks a $15.5 billion lifeline
A caveat: More credit must go to small firms. Obama is also pushing aid to small businesses.
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