- December 29, 2016 - Gold has longest losing streak in over 12 years.
- December 22, 2016 - Crude oil futures make gains.
- December 16, 2016 - Oil prices fall as word comes in that Libya has increased oil production at two key oil fields.
- December 15, 2016 - Gold futures dropped nearly 3% Thursday to settle at their lowest level since early February.
- December 12, 2016 - FOMC meeting looming