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Supply shocks: Gassed out

BRAD PLUMER says it’s important to think about the price of oil in tracking recent economic performance:Notice that in early 2011, unemployment claims were trending downward — suggesting that the jobs market was improving, however modestly — and then hit … Continue reading

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Rubber May Reach 2-Year High on Short Supply, Von Bundit Says

Rubber May Reach 2-Year High on Short Supply, Von Bundit Says Rubber futures may climb to a 25- month high as supply in Thailand, the largest exporter, lags behind growing demand because of bad weather, according to Von Bundit Co., … Continue reading

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Commodity Corner: Employment, Supply Data Deflate Oil Price

Commodity Corner: Employment, Supply Data Deflate Oil Price The front-month crude oil price settled eight cents lower Wednesday on news of stronger private-sector employment as well as higher fuel inventories. The price of a barrel of oil for September delivery … Continue reading

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School supply prices stabilised

School supply prices stabilised The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has begun a programme to stabilise the commodity market for the 2010 – 2011 academic year in the city. Businesses participating in this programme will meet 30 – … Continue reading

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