# Commodities

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Major buyout of Ireland-based exploration company is off as the oil price tumbles

Now it looks like OPEC and the US are going toe-to-toe on oil production.

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Dec 1st 2014, 10:11 AM

Gold prices continue surge as investors dump debt

Precious metals always do well when all else seems risky – and it’s more than double its price of five years ago.

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Jul 19th 2011, 11:08 AM

Gold and silver touch all-time highs as currencies slip

The old reliable precious metals reach record high values, driven by concerns that the US debt could reach its legal limit.

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Apr 25th 2011, 1:38 PM

Commodity markets enjoy golden moment at $1300/oz

The price of gold hits another record high as investors get itchy about stocks and stick for old reliables.

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Sep 24th 2010, 3:02 PM

Forget gold: this season's must-have commodity is cotton

Could the rising price of cotton mean the end of cheap clothes in Penneys? Well, probably not.

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Sep 23rd 2010, 9:39 AM

Gold and 10-year bonds reach new market highs

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Sep 16th 2010, 3:22 PM