Fri Jan 9 14:30:00 EST 2009 | Briefing.com
Afternoon trading remains relatively slow as news flow grinds lower and participants prepare for the weekend. Despite the slow action, stocks have actually improved to their best levels since early morning.
Still, stocks are down 3.7% for the week. Since the beginning of the month, stocks are down a more modest 0.7%.
Oil has had a particularly poor week. The commodity, though off its lows, is currently down 2% this session to roughly $40.90 per barrel, but is down almost 12% for the week.
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