Reuters | Stocks, oil, gold start 2017 on firm footing, dollar resumes climb Reuters Oil, gold and base metal prices also advanced, as signs of solid factory growth in China and Europe gave the global manufacturing sector a solid boost heading into the new year. European markets were also poised for a positive start on Tuesday, with ... Stocks, oil start 2017 on firm footing Dollar Rebounds, European Stocks Track Asia Gains: Markets Wrap |