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Crude oil trading outlook: futures steady ahead of US rig count data

February 20, 2015 8:22 am
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude reversed two days of losses on Friday amid speculations an industry report later today will show a continued decline in the number of active US oil rigs, reflecting building pressure on producers. US crude for delivery in April rose 0.44% to $52.06 per barrel by 7:58 GMT, shifting in […] Read more

Natural gas futures hit session low after EIA data, cold weather in focus

February 19, 2015 4:03 pm
Natural gas fell to session lows on Thursday after the EIA reported that US inventories fell largely in line with expectations last week, turning average deficits into surpluses. However, forecasts for cold blasts across the eastern, northern and portions of the central US kept losses checked and were likely to offset the report. Natural gas […] Read more

Natural gas trading outlook: futures steady before EIA inventory data

February 19, 2015 10:01 am
Natural gas was little changed on Thursday as investors braced for a supply report that will likely show US natural gas stockpiles exceeded the five-year average for the first time since 2013. However, forecasts for colder-than-usual weather across the eastern, northern and portions of the central US kept the market poised for more upside movement. […] Read more

Gold trading outlook: futures climb as Fed interest rate hike seen delayed

February 19, 2015 8:57 am
Gold edged up on Thursday to end two days of losses after minutes from the Federal Reserves last meeting indicated that some policy makers were keen on keeping interest rates low. Comex gold for delivery in April gained 1.37% to $1 216.6 per troy ounce by 08:38 GMT, having shifted in a daily range of […] Read more

Crude oil trading outlook: futures plunge as US inventories soar, EIA report eyed

February 19, 2015 8:48 am
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude extended Wednesdays losses after private data showed that a gain in US inventories last week exceeded expectations by more than four times, rekindling fears of a global supply overhang, while Saudi Arabia output may be rising further. US crude for delivery in April tumbled 3.54% to $50.95 per barrel […] Read more

Natural gas trading outlook: futures extend drop ahead of EIA stockpiles report

February 18, 2015 10:00 am
Natural gas fell for a second session before the EIA reports on Thursday that US natural gas stockpiles likely rose above the five-year average last week. However, cold weather gripping the eastern, northern and central US kept losses limited. Natural gas for delivery in March slid 0.25% to $2.752 per million British thermal units by […] Read more

Gold trading outlook: futures hold above six-week low on Greece worries

February 18, 2015 8:35 am
Gold edged up on Wednesday to trade above the lowest in six weeks as equities gained some ground on increasing speculation that Greece will request an extension on its bailout deal. Comex gold for delivery in April gained 0.06% to $1 209.3 per troy ounce by 07:51 GMT, having shifted in a daily range of […] Read more