Oil's Big Plunge Hits Global Markets
Oil prices have fallen from a summer high of 107 to 56.52 per barrel in six months as non OPEC and Iraqi production surge while OPEC supplies look steadier. Global demand growth slows with China Japan and Western Europe easing, keeping prices down for consumers and affecting producers and economies.
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Oil rout spurs mixed global economic effects
The oil price drop of about half since June curbs exporters like Russia and raises default worries in Venezuela, while major consumers led by the United States the European Union China and Japan gain from cheaper energy and lower inflation.
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Quote from Ladislaw on global economic benefits
Sarah Ladislaw of the Center for Strategic and International Studies states that the move benefits the United States Europe and China as well as most consumers. Her comment highlights broad positive impacts across economies and end users.
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Retailers hope procrastinators give late boost to holiday sales
New York report shows sales up 1.8 percent from Nov 1 to Monday versus last year, with NRF predicting 4.1 percent for the season. Retailers push late incentives and expanded hours, hoping procrastinators lift a slower holiday period.
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First Data
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Prominent Local Appointments At MetroHealth And State Post
Gregory A White of North Ridgeville was named to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation by Gov Kasich for a term starting December 18. Elyria nurses Amy Delp and Melissa Kline received promotions at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland to vice president roles overseeing quality and nursing operations. Delp joined MetroHealth in 1996 and has held multiple leadership positions. Kline has served since 1998 in nursing leadership and will oversee labor productivity and demand matching in patient care.
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