Speculation

Obama promises action to fight oil market speculators; other questions effectiveness

Global Politics

President Barack Obama is trying to tackle high gas prices by targeting what he says is oil price inflation caused by speculators and market manipulators. Republican are calling it a political gimmick, oil experts say the reason for high prices is high global demand.

President Obama to Crack Down on Oil Manipulation

Worries for Argentine soy farmers

The World

Ban on short-selling