Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Surges After OPEC+’s Shocking Production Cut

Oil rallied the most in more than a year after OPEC+ unexpectedly announced output cuts that threaten to tighten the market and deliver a fresh inflationary jolt to the world economy.

Julia Fanzeres | Bloomberg News
April 3, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

WTI Oil Drops Below $100 as Recession Fears Overwhelm Markets

West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped below $100 a barrel for the first time since May 11 as concerns grow that a global economic slowdown will ultimately hobble demand.

Julia Fanzeres | Bloomberg News
July 5, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

WTI Tops $103 as Supply Fears Persist

Oil extended gains after the close as a decision by the U.S. and other major economies to release emergency stockpiles failed to ease concerns of a major shortfall in supplies as sanctions mount on Russia.

Julia Fanzeres | Bloomberg News
March 1, 2022
Business, Fuel

Crude Closes Above $80 With Energy Crisis Boosting Demand

West Texas Intermediate crude closed above $80 a barrel for the first time since late 2014 as a growing power crisis from Europe to Asia boosts demand for oil ahead of winter.

Julia Fanzeres | Bloomberg News
October 12, 2021
Government, Business

Consumer Sentiment Fell in February to a Six-Month Low

U.S. consumer sentiment fell in February to a six-month low as expectations remained weak even while lawmakers moved closer to approving another round of financial relief.

Julia Fanzeres | Bloomberg News
February 26, 2021
Government, Business

Consumer Confidence Rose to Three-Month High in February

Consumer confidence rose in February to a three-month high as Americans grew more upbeat about the current labor market and economy’s progress.

Julia Fanzeres | Bloomberg News
February 23, 2021
Government, Business

Consumer Sentiment Unexpectedly Falls to Six-Month Low

Consumer sentiment unexpectedly declined to a six-month low in early February as the outlook for personal income deteriorated and more Americans anticipated faster inflation in the year ahead.

Julia Fanzeres | Bloomberg News
February 12, 2021
Government, Business

Consumer Sentiment Posts Moderate Pullback in January

U.S. consumer sentiment cooled more than forecast in January, adding to signs consumers may be growing less optimistic as vaccinations roll out amid soaring new infections.

Julia Fanzeres | Bloomberg News
January 15, 2021