Libyan leader pressures rebels as oil port falls back
Rebels push to secure the Brega oil port while government forces strike anew. Hundreds of regime troops clash with anti Gadhafi fighters backed by local militias. The ICC opens a probe into possible crimes against humanity. Mourning families bury slain rebels as Gadhafi recruitment of mercenaries draws renewed attention.
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Global food prices hit 20 year high amid oil unrest
A U N agency warned that food prices are at their highest in two decades and may rise further due to oil disruptions from Libya and the Middle East. Escalating prices fueled protests in Egypt and Tunisia, sparking fears of a 2007 2008 style food crisis, though rice prices are notably lower today.
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Markets close with mixed gains and commodity shifts
Thursday's market report shows Dow up 191.40 to 12,258.20, Nasdaq up 50.67 to 2,798.74, and the S&P 500 up 22.53 to 1,330.97. Bond yields rise with the 30-year at 4.64%. Agricultural futures shift with corn up 15.5 cents to 7.37, soybeans at 14.12, and wheat at 9.08. Crude oil slips 32 cents to 101.88.
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Jobless claims fall as hiring outlook improves
The week saw the unemployment benefits tally drop to 368,000 the lowest since May 2008, with the four week average under 400,000. Analysts raise February job creation forecasts to around 200,000 or more while the Dow climbs and retailers report solid February sales from J.C. Penney Macy's and Saks.
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