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OPEC agrees on oil output limit
Christopher Werth Dec 14, 2011
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has agreed on an output limit, and it looks like gas prices will remain high for the time being.
Oil, gas prices should remain relatively steady
Josh Brown Dec 14, 2011
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed this morning to maintain global production at about 30 million barrels of oil per day.
PODCAST: Bigger stockpiles, butter shortage
Mary Dooe Dec 8, 2011
Jon Corzine heads to Congress today to answer for the collapse of brokerage firm MF Global. The European Union is looking to the International Monetary Fund for bailout help, and that could have ripple effects in the U.S. Reporter Sally Herships looks at what other businesses can gain from big-box storse like Costco and Walmart. And the countdown to a big European summit is nearing its end.
Hybrids win in Exxon Mobil's yearly energy outlook
Joel Patterson Dec 15, 2011
Hybrid cars win, coal loses as the world's largest energy company looks to 2040.
Shift in the oil trade
Scott Tong Nov 30, 2011
For the first time in 62 years, the U.S. will export more petroleum than it gets.
Will the super committee reach a deal?
Diane Swonk Nov 29, 2011
Diane Swonk, chief economist with Mesirow Financial, explains why the super committee might not reach a deal by its deadline.
High oil prices could hurt consumer spending
Bob Moon Nov 16, 2011
Consumer sentiment and spending numbers have been inching higher in the last few weeks. But the ongoing high price of oil could put a cap on that growth.
What's causing the steep rise in oil prices
Josh Brown Nov 16, 2011
The price of oil is up 20 percent over the last month, with prices today topping $100 a barrel. Why?
Gas prices are up, but drivers aren't to blame
Bob Moon Nov 16, 2011
The price of crude oil has jumped to more than $100 a barrel. Many analyst blame "speculators." But it turns out, these days "speculators" are often pensions and mutual funds, not just traditional traders.
Keystone XL put on hold
Scott Tong Nov 11, 2011
A victory for environmentalists as Obama delays a proposed pipeline until after the election.
