Paul Dykewicz
Energy Prices Surge amid U.S. Snowstorm
Energy prices rose as a winter storm intensified off the East Coast and disrupted life in a wide, multi-state area of the region.
China’s 2013 Economic Growth Dodges 14-year Low but May Slow Again
China’s economy narrowly missed expectations for growth to hit 14-year lows in 2013, though some economists say a cool down will be inevitable this year as officials and investors hunker down for difficult reforms.
Hedge Funds Raise Gold Wagers But Goldman Predicts Further Drop
Hedge funds raised bullish gold bets to eight-week highs as signs of stronger Chinese demand drove prices to the longest rally since August.
European Shares Top Five-Year Highs as Periphery Rally Continues
European shares reached a new 5-1/2 year high today as a third weekly gain for Portuguese and Spanish bonds fed improved sentiment in the region’s Mediterranean rim.
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Dips in January
U.S. consumer sentiment dipped in its first January measure, amid dimmed expectations among lower- and middle-income families.
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ECB May Not Renew Long-Term Loans Amid Recovery
European Central Bank Executive Board member Benoit Coeure said the region’s banks may not need another round of the cheap long-term loans previously provided to fight the euro-area debt crisis and a recession.