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Dow and S&P on Track for Best September Since 1939
Published:
Friday, 24 Sep 2010 | 6:23 PM ET
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Commodity Impact: Crude oil for November delivery settled at $76.49 per barrel on Friday, up $1.57, or 2.10% for the week. Crude is off 47.35% from its record close of $145.29, hit on July 3, 2008
- Soybean oil futures contracts were among the best performing commodities this week, up 6%, while coffee futures were among the worst, down nearly 5%
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Currencies Impact: Month-to-date, the US dollar index is down nearly 5%. Against the greenback, currencies such as the Australian dollar, euro, and New Zealand dollar have appreciated the most so far this month.
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Global Index Performance:
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Note: Data based on preliminary numbers. May adjust slightly due to settling at close.
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