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Natural gas futures plummet as EIA reports smaller-than-expected storage decline

February 26, 2015 4:05 pm
Natural gas plunged by more than 4% on Thursday after the Energy Information Administration reported a thinner-than-projected withdrawal in US natural gas inventories last week. This added to recent bearish sentiment spurred by extended forecasts calling for a broad warm-up in the US around March 10th. Natural gas for delivery in April fell by 4.30% […] Read more

Commodities trading outlook: gold futures rise on Yellen stance, copper gains

February 26, 2015 10:45 am
Gold edged up on Thursday, drifting further away from a seven-week low, as traders evaluated the prospects of an extended period of low interest rates after the speech of Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen. Silver, platinum and palladium were up as well. Copper gained on the back of a softer dollar and hopes for a […] Read more

Natural gas trading outlook: futures rise ahead of EIA inventory data

February 26, 2015 9:58 am
Natural gas gained on Thursday after three straight daily losses ahead of government data that will likely show a significant withdrawal in US natural gas stockpiles, once again forming deficits to the five-year average inventory level. Gains, however, were capped by extended forecasts calling for a warm-up across the majority of the US. Natural gas […] Read more

Gold trading outlook: futures gain on expectations of hike delay

February 26, 2015 8:49 am
Gold edged up on Thursday, drifting further away from a seven-week low, as traders evaluated the prospects of an extended period of low interest rates after the speech of Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen. Comex gold for delivery in April gained 0.96% to $1 213.0 per troy ounce by 08:22 GMT, having shifted in a […] Read more

WTI futures steady after EIA crude inventories data

February 25, 2015 4:02 pm
West Texas Intermediate crude fell to session lows after the EIA reported that US crude stockpiles rose last week to a new record. However, prices drew support on better-than-expected China and US data, while Saudi Arabias oil minister said oil demand is growing and markets are calm. US crude for delivery April traded 0.12% lower […] Read more

Natural gas trading outlook: futures steady on outlook for warmer weather

February 25, 2015 9:33 am
Natural gas was little changed for a second day on Wednesday as investors weighed a heavy inventory withdrawal, likely to be reported on Thursday, against extended forecasts calling for warmer weather across the majority of the US. Natural gas futures for delivery in April traded 0.14% higher at $2.893 per million British thermal units at […] Read more

Gold trading outlook: futures gain on Yellen speech

February 25, 2015 8:23 am
Gold climbed on Wednesday to end three days of losses and trade above $1 200 as Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen indicated that a sooner interest rate hike is unlikely. Comex gold for delivery in April gained 1.01% to $1 209.4 per troy ounce by 07:50 GMT, having shifted in a daily range of $1 […] Read more