Us Crude up Over $1 on Weak Dollar

Obama Calls on China to Release Liu As Soon As Possible

Obama says China Has Made Dramatic Progress in Economic Reforms But Political Reforms have Not Kept Pace

Europe's Ftseurofirst 300 Turns Flat, at 1,070.56 Pts

Irish Banks' ECB Borrowings rise to 119 Bln Euros As of Sept 24 from 95 Bln Euros in Late Aug-C.bank