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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2009 2:03:24 PM Ignore PD Report Abuse A strong U.S. dollar is certainly helping push oil prices back towards the $69 level today, as well as a concern about jobs (or lack thereof). The jobless report that came in today was quite a surprise, showing that the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment unexpectedly rose to 480,000 last week, 15,000 more than economists had expected. (READ MORE!) While the four week average for new jobless claims has dropped to its lowest level since late-Summer 2008, there are fresh concerns about the speed of economic recovery and the hiring of new workers. The concerns about the jobless rate coupled with a strong dollar today have sent oil prices down closer to $70. The U.S. dollar is showing its best performance... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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A strong U.S. dollar is certainly helping push oil prices back towards the $69 level today, as well as a concern about jobs (or lack thereof).
The jobless report that came in today was quite a surprise, showing that the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment unexpectedly rose to 480,000 last week, 15,000 more than economists had expected. (READ MORE!)

While the four week average for new jobless claims has dropped to its lowest level since late-Summer 2008, there are fresh concerns about the speed of economic recovery and the hiring of new workers. The concerns about the jobless rate coupled with a strong dollar today have sent oil prices down closer to $70.

The U.S. dollar is showing its best performance...

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kiosk12y Champion Author Tulsa Posts:3,629 Points:683,760 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 8:21:12 AM Ignore kiosk12y Report Abuse cool, if true...
Radicalrose Sophomore Author Modesto Posts:125 Points:366,400 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 1:21:25 PM Ignore Radicalrose Report Abuse Yea, go Dollar........up,up,up.....
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,129 Points:295,245 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 7:57:51 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse good news to hear.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,127 Points:2,175,925 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 3:43:31 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse Good news!
TRAIMICHELLE Rookie Author St. Louis Posts:64 Points:21,910 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 10:34:25 AM Ignore TRAIMICHELLE Report Abuse yeah okay
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,129 Points:295,245 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 8:44:50 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse round and round, but good news none the less.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,127 Points:2,175,925 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 5:53:42 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse good
Tommyguns45 Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:220 Points:135,440 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 8:53:22 AM Ignore Tommyguns45 Report Abuse I still think having the US green dollar is better then carrying around a $1,600 gold coin. Who is going to give you change for gas for it or if you need something to eat.
priver Veteran Author Alberta Posts:425 Points:36,925 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: Apr 8, 2013 10:15:42 AM Ignore priver Report Abuse good to stay positive...
WanderDan All-Star Author Dayton Posts:591 Points:145,960 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2013 1:55:01 PM Ignore WanderDan Report Abuse the rich who invest in stocks do well even while the actual economy is suffering.... hmmmm
wmiller8 Rookie Author Nashville Posts:71 Points:68,020 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2013 5:06:33 PM Ignore wmiller8 Report Abuse This is another Roller Coaster Ride
txrojo2005 All-Star Author Austin Posts:770 Points:482,135 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2013 12:38:58 PM Ignore txrojo2005 Report Abuse Dollar strengthening. I doubt it. Maybe Europe is printing more money than the US.
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,982 Points:1,278,925 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2013 12:21:35 AM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse Up and down...it drives me nuts.
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,436 Points:426,800 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2013 11:23:31 PM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse Okay.
mabrams184 Champion Author Lexington Posts:2,114 Points:536,715 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2013 7:18:12 AM Ignore mabrams184 Report Abuse How will the White House spin this?
WanderDan All-Star Author Dayton Posts:591 Points:145,960 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2013 9:59:27 PM Ignore WanderDan Report Abuse guess that is better than terrible news...
jethro5000 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,892 Points:394,160 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2013 12:02:21 AM Ignore jethro5000 Report Abuse Great news, I just wish it wasn't over 3 years old!
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,436 Points:426,800 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 8:38:58 PM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse Fantastic!
pawnkingfour All-Star Author Georgia Posts:576 Points:144,315 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2013 8:44:39 PM Ignore pawnkingfour Report Abuse Oil falls! When?
maroonandwhite Sophomore Author Mississippi Posts:117 Points:274,095 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2013 2:46:42 AM Ignore maroonandwhite Report Abuse No shocker on the jobs
Radicalrose Sophomore Author Modesto Posts:125 Points:366,400 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2013 1:28:26 AM Ignore Radicalrose Report Abuse prices aren't dropping but still raising in Calif.
txrojo2005 All-Star Author Austin Posts:770 Points:482,135 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 2:13:03 PM Ignore txrojo2005 Report Abuse This will not last.
Snowchoux Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,003 Points:145,635 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2013 12:23:08 PM Ignore Snowchoux Report Abuse A lot of people don't understand that when the government prints more money, the value of your money goes down. This causes you to need more money to acquire gas, food, etc.
aj_franklin Rookie Author Houston Posts:34 Points:146,680 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2013 3:08:28 PM Ignore aj_franklin Report Abuse Waiting for the prices to drop so I can fill my tank again! LOL
txrojo2005 All-Star Author Austin Posts:770 Points:482,135 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2013 1:17:15 PM Ignore txrojo2005 Report Abuse Probably a one day bump in the dollar. I expect the dollar to fall more so gas will rise.
cv Champion Author Raleigh Posts:15,221 Points:3,269,505 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2013 6:57:56 AM Ignore cv Report Abuse Good news, but will it last?
Tommyguns45 Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:220 Points:135,440 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 8:47:52 AM Ignore Tommyguns45 Report Abuse I would want the US dollar over a barrel of oil or a gold coin. Someone can always give me change for a few dollars but cant for that oil or $1,600 gold piece if I bought some milk and bread.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,105 Points:2,553,930 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 5:08:39 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse This is a temporary situation
WEB0153 All-Star Author Maryland Posts:817 Points:158,950 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2013 5:06:03 AM Ignore WEB0153 Report Abuse Great news!
txrojo2005 All-Star Author Austin Posts:770 Points:482,135 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 8, 2013 2:08:19 PM Ignore txrojo2005 Report Abuse It will not last over the long term.
dockersbin Veteran Author Virginia Beach Posts:407 Points:262,635 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 8, 2013 9:39:51 AM Ignore dockersbin Report Abuse Alright!
johnwinger Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,404 Points:1,799,590 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Jan 8, 2013 7:42:46 AM Ignore johnwinger Report Abuse Yeah baby
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,436 Points:426,800 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2013 10:24:06 PM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse Great.
prassu2012 All-Star Author Illinois Posts:696 Points:151,095 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2013 7:55:55 AM Ignore prassu2012 Report Abuse Yes...
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,712 Points:2,382,970 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2013 7:03:56 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse don't know.
WanderDan All-Star Author Dayton Posts:591 Points:145,960 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2012 8:13:00 PM Ignore WanderDan Report Abuse how will the dollar do in 2013????
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,127 Points:2,175,925 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2012 8:05:26 PM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse Can't keep track
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,982 Points:1,278,925 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2012 12:49:00 AM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse Okay.
rickfro All-Star Author San Diego Posts:685 Points:329,345 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 3:05:33 PM Ignore rickfro Report Abuse Good, then gas prices should be going down as well.
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,436 Points:426,800 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 11:15:00 PM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse Yippee.
WanderDan All-Star Author Dayton Posts:591 Points:145,960 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 8:39:50 PM Ignore WanderDan Report Abuse funny when people post things on here like they don't realize the prices can be set to whatever they want. its a game... you pay what they want.. no other option
WanderDan All-Star Author Dayton Posts:591 Points:145,960 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 8:36:39 PM Ignore WanderDan Report Abuse renewables
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,127 Points:2,175,925 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 6:09:25 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse old story
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,129 Points:295,245 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2012 12:49:21 PM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse we have leaders that care more about being reelected than doing what is really right for our country. God help us please.
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,436 Points:426,800 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2012 12:27:13 PM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse Thank you God and amen.
cools1611 Rookie Author Providence Posts:92 Points:188,715 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Dec 23, 2012 9:04:01 PM Ignore cools1611 Report Abuse It takes a while to hit the lowest price at the pumps. Atleast like minimum 4 days based on the futures.
skidsteer85xt Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,667 Points:189,850 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 6, 2012 12:16:20 AM Ignore skidsteer85xt Report Abuse but u don't see it at the pumps?
BlueJaysMVP33 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:23 Points:16,635 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 3:10:43 PM Ignore BlueJaysMVP33 Report Abuse Such low prices for the crude and yet no changes at the pumps? What gives????
txrojo2005 All-Star Author Austin Posts:770 Points:482,135 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 11:51:13 AM Ignore txrojo2005 Report Abuse I agree with indyjim, "The dollar has become weaker for the last four years and it looks like it will continue for the next four years."
indyjim Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:10,111 Points:2,322,355 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 10:15:14 AM Ignore indyjim Report Abuse The dollar has become weaker for the last four years and it looks like it will continue for the next four years.