ABC OnlineUS markets post solid gains on rising oil priceABC OnlineOil rose more than 4 per cent as Iran said it was "highly probable" that OPEC will agree to a production cut when the oil producers group meets next week in Vienna. Iraq also said …

ABC OnlineCrude oil hits year high on Russian commitment to production cap, Wall St gainsABC OnlineWriting in an economic note, NAB currency strategist Rodrigo Catril said the oil price rally made for an unexpectedly eventful trading session. "In a ni …

ABC OnlineOil price jump fuels Wall St riseABC OnlineOil prices rallied overnight and there was also a much better than expected rebound within the United States' services sector in September, strengthening the case for an interest rate rise by the Fed …

ABC OnlineWall St continues record share market run despite oil fallABC OnlineAfter a big jump yesterday, oil prices dropped sharply to a two-month low on more supply in the US, hitting the share prices of major energy firms. That meant overall gains were …

Slavery At Sea: The Ugly Underbelly Of Oil ShippingOilPrice.comThe words “slavery” and “oil”, when used together, are usually reserved for use in the context of palm oil, but the offshore oil and gas industry isn't immune to modern-day slavery—as evide …

ABC OnlineWall St: US stocks fall on declining oil pricesABC OnlineThe price of oil dropped from a five-month high, pulling down shares on Wall Street. The International Monetary Fund said Middle East oil exporters face $US500 billion in losses this year. …

BBC NewsOil slump drags down Asian marketsBBC NewsAsian markets started the week down after meeting of oil producers to discuss output cuts ended with a deal. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell by 3.04% - or 511.90 points - to 16,336.13, while in …

NEWS.com.auDollar jumps on oil price surgeNEWS.com.auReports that Saudi Arabia and Russia had agreed to freeze oil production have pushed crude prices higher, supporting the Australian dollar. CURRENCY SNAPSHOT AT 0630 AEST ON WEDNESDAY. One Australian dol …

NEWS.com.auOil price gains lift dollar higherNEWS.com.auA SPIKE in global oil prices has pushed the Australian dollar higher. At 0630 AEST on Monday, the local unit was trading at 75.56 US cents, up from 75.32 cents on Friday. Crude oil prices are up by mo …

NEWS.com.auDollar up despite weaker oil pricesNEWS.com.auSaudi Arabia's vow not to cut oil output unless other major producers do so on Saturday (AEDT) put pressure on crude prices, weighing on commodity currencies, like the Australian dollar. CURRENCY …