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While you were sleeping: Oil checks global equities
Apple

While you were sleeping: Oil checks global equities

Wall Street was mixed as a decline in oil prices weighed on energy shares, offsetting optimism about a strong US economy and a supportive central bank.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015

Global Stories

While you were sleeping: US dollar rebounds
Apple

While you were sleeping: US dollar rebounds

US dollar stages recovery post-Fed update, but analysts question its longevity amid mixed economic signals and wavering investor confidence.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Pressure eases on Fed
Supply Chain

While you were sleeping: Pressure eases on Fed

Wall Street gained after a surprise drop in US retail sales bolstered hope that Federal Reserve policy makers might not be in a rush to raise interest.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Oil extends rebound
Commerce Department

While you were sleeping: Oil extends rebound

Disappointing US manufacturing and consumer spending data weighed on equities, offsetting a rebound in energy stocks along with oil prices.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015