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Stocks end higher on sliding oil prices
Stocks finished higher Wednesday as investors cheered falling oil prices and waited to see if the House passed a bill that would support the struggling housing market.
Bonds fall as housing bill nears reality
Treasury prices fell Wednesday as legislation aimed at rescuing the ailing housing market neared approval, giving bondholders a reason to venture back into more risky investments.
Oil speculator crackdown
Legislation meant to crack down on oil speculators passed a key test vote in the Senate on Tuesday.
Dollar hits two-week high vs. euro
The dollar jumped to a two-week high against the euro Wednesday, spurred by falling oil prices and apparent weakness in the European economy.