Crude oil hits record $100 for first time - January 2, 2008 23:49

Crude oil hits record $100 for first time By Edmund Conway, Economics Editor Crude oil has hit the $100 milestone for the first time in history, as a host of commodities smashed through record levels. Analysts warned that inflation and high energy prices would remain a key threat on the Source: c.moreover.com

Year starts sour on weak factory data, $100 oil (Reuters) - January 2, 2008 23:45

Year starts sour on weak factory data, $100 oil (Reuters) Reuters – U.S. stocks sank on Wednesday, with the Dow getting off to its worst-ever start to a year, after data showed a surprise contraction in manufacturing and oil surged to $100 a barrel, raising the specter of stagflation. Source: news.yahoo.com

Crude oil hits record $100 for first time - January 2, 2008 23:42

By Edmund Conway, Economics Editor Crude oil has hit the $100 milestone for the first time in history, as a host of commodities smashed through record levels. Analysts warned that inflation and high energy prices would remain a key threat on the Read More…

Mixed housing market reports close 2007, 2008 financial markets prompt concern. - January 1, 2008 10:29

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced today that November existing home sales were up .4%, the first such increase in nine months.  This is the second positive report from November’s housing market as last week it was reported that foreclosures fell 10% during the month.