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The repercussions are likely to play out for years to come in the form of patchy economic growth, further government market intervention—such as last week's decision by oil-consuming nations to release more oil onto the markets—and frequent financial-market swings.
Debt Hamstrings Recovery Tom Lauricella 2011
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The repercussions are likely to play out for years to come in the form of patchy economic growth, further government market intervention—such as last week's decision by oil-consuming nations to release more oil onto the markets—and frequent financial-market swings.
Debt Hamstrings Recovery Tom Lauricella 2011
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And while oil-consuming nations recently announced a release of reserves that cut prices, oil could get a boost when they move to restock down the road.
Commodities Close a Quarter of Records and Retreats Liam Pleven 2011
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The International Energy Agency said last week that it is "not now" calling for further action after the group of 28 oil-consuming countries in June decided to inject 60 million barrels of oil held in strategic reserves into the market.
Best Barometer for Further Oil Release? Brent Futures David Bird 2011
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Oil's dip came after the International Energy Agency, which represents big oil-consuming nations, and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries both reported that demand is weakening amid high prices.
Falling Commodities Spook Investors Liam Pleven 2011
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Those two oil-producing countries have the advantages of close relationships to developing, oil-consuming nations like China and the lack of punitive regulatory measures that increase the cost and narrow profit margins in oil production.
Passport Capital Sees Oil Prices Holding Up Amy Or 2011
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The sale was part of a coordinated move by oil-consuming nations to help cover a supply shortfall caused by the strife in Libya.
Gulf Storm Lifts Oil Prices David Bird 2011
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Less than six weeks ago, the association of leading oil-consuming countries released 60 million barrels of oil from strategic petroleum reserves to the market in an attempt to drive down prices.
Paris Can't Take Spring Out of Oil's Step Andrew Peaple 2011
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The tepid recovery in the U.S., the world's biggest oil-consuming country, has prompted a selloff in crude and equities this summer, with Nymex futures coming off a high of nearly $115 a barrel, a level reached in May.
Crude Rises as Traders Shrug Off Irene Impact Dan Strumpf 2011
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Early Tuesday, the International Energy Agency, which represents the major oil-consuming nations, warned of slowing oil-demand growth.
Commodities Plummet On Demand Fears Jerry A. DiColo 2011
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