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South Texas towns helped by energy boom
Andrew Oxford Jul 8, 2012
Several small towns in Texas are growing because of new oil and gas drilling. But can the boom last?
Some economic slowdown in the U.S., gas prices remain stable
Julia Coronado Jul 2, 2012
There's news this morning that folks who do the ordering at factories are increasingly wary. The Markit U.S. Purchasing Managers Index was a disappointment, its worst showing since late 2010.
The smell of prosperity or illness?
Scott Carrier Jun 29, 2012
The residents of Roxana, Ill. debate if the oil refineries in and around their town represent jobs and money, cancer or something else.
Global political climate helping oil prices drop
Jeff Horwich Jun 27, 2012
Oil prices are down about 25 percent in the past few weeks. Those falling oil prices are good for our pocketbooks. They're also good for American foreign policy.
Gas, oil prices dropping in June
Jeremy Hobson Jun 21, 2012
If you've been to a gas station recently, you know that prices are down -- on average, about 20 cents lower per gallon than a month ago. That's in part because the price of oil is at an eight-month low.
Falling gas prices can serve as stimulus
Heidi N. Moore Jun 21, 2012
Yesterday, the Federal reserve refused to commit to any extreme stimulus measures for the economy-- at least just yet. That has a ripple effect on commodities like oil.
Federal Reserve can only do so much
Diane Swonk Jun 21, 2012
The Federal Reserve will continue its Operation Twist program, but it can't do much else to help the global economic downturn caused by financial strain in Europe. On the plus side? We get lower gas prices.
Awaiting the Federal Reserve's next move
Heidi N. Moore Jun 20, 2012
The Fed will wrap up a meeting today in Washington, and the expectation is that policymakers will launch more monetary stimulus to boost the economy.
Anadarko trial spotlights Oklahoma City oil dynasty
Scott Tong Jun 19, 2012
Kerr-McGee, a subsidiary of the giant oil and gas company Anadarko, is being sued for $25 billion in New York City. The company's long history and pedigree resemble a script from the old and recently resurrected TV series "Dallas."
To guzzle or not to guzzle?
Scott Tong Jun 8, 2012
Cars are as American as apple pie, but with the rising price of oil, more Americans are opting for other oil-free means of transportation.
