CNBC's Bertha Coombs discusses the day's activity in the commodities markets. Traders are looking ahead to inventory numbers after the deal with Iran. They expect a build of about 800,000 barrels, she says. more...

The risk that the United States will lose its AAA credit rating in the next three months has risen considerably, even if lawmakers reach an agreement to raise the country's debt ceiling later this month, an S&P official said on Thursday. more...