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Commodities trading outlook: crude oil and natural gas futures

September 17, 2014 11:30 am
WTI futures remained pressured in the red during midday trade in Europe today, while Brent shied into bull territory with minor gains on OPEC supply outlooks. Meanwhile, natural gas futures were hovering below $4 as traders wait on EIAs storage figures, due on Thursday. WTI futures for October delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange […] Read more

Natural gas trading outlook: futures trade below $4 ahead of EIA report

September 17, 2014 9:50 am
Natural gas futures were pressured during early trade in Europe today, after the the front-month contract failed to break the key $4 resistance. Investors eye US natural gas storage figures due tomorrow, which usually spur frenzied trading. Front-month natural gas futures for settlement in October on the New York Mercantile Exchange traded at $3.975 per […] Read more

Gold trading outlook: futures steady ahead of FOMC decision

September 17, 2014 8:51 am
Gold futures were little changed during early trade in Europe today, as investors keenly await the conclusion of the Feds key September meeting. Meanwhile, several economic readings are also due, though trade will likely remain muted until the FOMC announcements. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex in New York traded at $1 236.2 […] Read more

Crude oil trading outlook: WTI and Brent futures grind lower after Tuesday rally

September 17, 2014 8:16 am
WTI and Brent futures were lower during early trade in Europe today, after both contracts logged sizable gains on Tuesday on the back of speculation that OPEC, the worlds top crude supplier, will cut output in 2015. Investors now eye EIAs weekly oil report and a number of economic readings. WTI futures for October delivery […] Read more

Commodities trading outlook: crude oil and natural gas futures edge lower

September 16, 2014 11:42 am
WTI and Brent futures were still in the red during midday trade in Europe today, as traders await key readings on US oil inventories. Meanwhile, natural gas futures dropped further, as prices correct the excessive Monday rally. WTI futures for October delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange traded at $92.66 per barrel at 11:36 […] Read more

Commodities trading outlook: gold, silver and copper futures edge higher

September 16, 2014 10:57 am
Gold and silver futures were higher during midday trade in Europe today, as traders adjust positions ahead of a closely monitored Fed meeting, due to announce decisions on Wednesday. Meanwhile, copper futures also gained, ahead of US housing data. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex in New York traded at $1 240.5 per […] Read more

Natural gas trading outlook: futures correct rally as inventories eyed

September 16, 2014 9:55 am
Natural gas futures were deep in the red during early trade in Europe today, after the market rallied to weather speculation and a pipeline incident on Monday. Weather patterns remain bearish, however, with big inventory builds lined up for several weeks out. Front-month natural gas futures for settlement in October on the New York Mercantile […] Read more

Grains trading outlook: corn, soybeans and wheat futures rebound

September 16, 2014 8:57 am
Corn, soybeans and wheat futures were well in bull territory during early trade in Europe today, as investors correct some of the massive slump grains experienced this season. Weather patterns call for milder weather for the Midwest and Northern Plains this week, which would favor both fieldwork and late-developing crops. The frost of late last […] Read more

Gold trading outlook: futures edge up ahead of Fed meeting

September 16, 2014 8:16 am
Gold futures were slightly higher during early trade in Europe today, as investors hold on to big moves ahead of a key Federal Reserve two-day meeting. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex in New York traded at $1 236.6 per troy ounce by 8:16 GMT, up 0.12%. Prices ranged from $1 232.5 to […] Read more

Crude oil trading outlook: WTI and Brent futures drop ahead of US oil reports

September 16, 2014 7:13 am
WTI and Brent futures continued losing during early trade in Europe today, as investors eye upcoming US oil inventories reports. Crude is now more than 17% lower than three months ago, and is pushing multi-year lows. WTI futures for October delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange traded at $92.68 per barrel at 7:07 GMT […] Read more