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CNBC's Sharon Epperson discusses the day's activity in the commodities markets and looks at where oil and precious metals are likely headed. more...

After months of turmoil and uncertainty, the Republican 2012 presidential race finally appears to have a settled field of candidates — with Mitt Romney solidifying his perch at the top of the pack. more...

"Markets got exactly what they wanted to hear from Bernanke [in his speech at Jackson Hole]; that the economy is still growing, that the Fed has a variety of ways to save the economy if it stops growing," Dodge Dorland, chief investment officer at Landor & Fuest Capital Managers, told CNBC. more...

The euro rose in Asia on Monday after the European Central Bank announced steps to ease tensions in the euro zone debt market, while the Group of Seven major industrialized nations affirmed their vows to support financial market stability and growth.* more...

South Korean inflation eased in May for a second consecutive month, coming in just below market expectations on lower fresh food prices, data showed on Wednesday, reinforcing the view that the central bank may keep interest rates on hold next week. more...