The only thing that can stop further declines in the market today is a tame ISM figure and lower oil prices,

Even though oil futures are flat this morning and have remained around (the) $63 to $64 a barrel level, concerns remain over the prospect of the combination of higher inflation and borrowing costs.

Indonesia has been exploring and producing oil and gas for 100 years. Now you have to push further out and that means more expense and deeper water.

The fundamentals have become superfluous. None of the metals would be where they are today without the influence of fund buying.

Between Texas Instruments, the rise in oil prices, and commodities, we got hit today. But the decline wasn't terrible. Last week we had nice gains, and today, we're kind of consolidating.

It's not getting any better. Our (Fast Fuel) stations have gas today. But we don't know about tomorrow. The oil companies aren't telling us anything.