Oil prices higher on economic outlook - February 4, 2011 14:48

Oil prices are finishing off a second week of gains Friday (February 4) as the latest round of jobs data is expected to offer hope that the US economy is improving.

Gold and oil prices slump - January 21, 2011 17:28

Strong earnings this week from some powerful companies have bolstered optimism in an economic recovery. Friday (January 21) morning, General Electric said its fourth-quarter net income was $4.5 billion (compared to $3 billion in the same quarter last year), which amounts to $.42 per share (compared to $.28 cents in the same quarter).

Oil prices push to two-year high - January 13, 2011 18:18

Oil prices closed at their highest level since October 28th after a settle price of $91.86 on Wednesday. The current (January 13) price is $91.79 on the New York NYMEX for one barrel of light sweet crude futures scheduled for February delivery.

Gold prices settle above $1,400 - December 29, 2010 20:45

Gold prices have settled above the $1,400 mark and are making a third run at maintaining this level to close out 2010.

Oil prices at two-year high - December 24, 2010 10:56

Oil prices are pushing higher after reaching the highest mark in two years this week. A barrel of light sweet crude settled at $91.51, up $1.03, on the New York NYMEX Futures board Wednesday (December 23).

Risk appetite keeps gold prices in check - December 15, 2010 20:30

US equities remain near 2010 highs as the Dow flirts with the 11,500 level. Renewed appetite for riskier investments has kept gold prices under wraps in recent weeks.

Gold prices reach new high as dollar weakens - December 7, 2010 18:21

Gold prices continue to move to new all time highs with a lower dollar this week. One ounce of gold approached $1,431 in early New York NYMEX trade Tuesday (December 7) morning and currently nets $1,429.40.

Oil prices near 2010 high - December 2, 2010 15:11

Watching oil prices move in the last several months has been like watching grass grow, relative to the highly volatile action during the summer of 2008.

Gold breaks $1,400 for the first time - November 8, 2010 22:27

After a slightly extended up-and-down effort to take hold of the $1,300 level, gold prices wasted little time moving past $1,400. The Monday (November 8) gold spot rate is $1,406.30 in lunchtime trade on the New York NYMEX.