Social media giant Facebook Inc (FB, quote) has been caught up in a great deal of controversy in Europe over the past year, as users complain that the firm’s privacy policies don’t align with those that govern each EU country.
The Federal Reserve’s upcoming December meeting is likely to result in an interest rate hike; the majority of analysts are expecting the bank to make a move.
Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) was steady above $78 on Thursday as markets prepared for a busy day of economic releases. The commodity traded at $78.06 at 7:45 GMT as investors kept their focus on OPEC’s upcoming meeting and whether or not the cartel would cut output.
Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) nearly fell below $94 on Thursday morning as investors continued to worry about growing supplies and a waning global economy.
Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) declined on Monday as tension in Gaza cooled off following a difficult to achieve humanitarian agreement between Hamas and Israeli forces.
Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) was steady near $108 on Tuesday despite expectations that US inventories reached a new record high last week.
Brent crude oil lost its momentum on Tuesday morning after demand woes outweighed worries about the ongoing tension in Syria.
