September 15, 2014 1:33 pm
WTI and Brent futures climbed during midday trade in Europe today, but were still well below the last close, as downbeat data from China lead crude to extend the recent slump. Meanwhile, natural gas futures soared as investors saw heat returning to the US. WTI futures for October delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange […]
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Gold and silver futures hovered above multi-month lows during midday trade in Europe today, as investors eye the upcoming Fed meeting, due to announce decisions on Wednesday. Meanwhile, copper futures were lower, as downbeat data from China, the worlds top consumer, weighed heavily on the industrial metal. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex […]
Read moreSeptember 15, 2014 10:10 am
Natural gas futures were higher during early trade in Europe today, as traders saw weather patterns calling for rising temps over the southern US. Analysts, however, project widespread comfortable temps, set to ease natgas inventories into several massive weekly builds. Front-month natural gas futures for settlement in October on the New York Mercantile Exchange traded […]
Read moreSeptember 15, 2014 9:03 am
Corn, soybeans and wheat were all in the red during early trade in Europe today, as investor leer away from grains on expectations of a sizable surplus by this seasons end. The focus today will be on the US Department of Agricultures weekly crops report, as traders look to reinforce outlooks of record harvests. The […]
Read moreSeptember 15, 2014 7:55 am
Gold futures edged above a nine-month low during early trade in Europe today, as investors hold big moves until the Fed meeting concludes and fresh cues about a rate-hike are given. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex in New York traded at $1 238.4 per troy ounce by 7:52 GMT, up 0.32%. Prices […]
Read moreSeptember 15, 2014 7:11 am
WTI and Brent futures were deep in the red during early trade in Europe today, as investors priced in disappointing data from China. Prices were pressured by a number of bearish reports on global supply and demand disbalances last week, while geopolitical tensions failed to offer meaningful support. WTI futures for October delivery on the […]
Read moreSeptember 14, 2014 7:10 am
Natural gas rose on Friday and settled the week higher as low temperatures across some US areas spurred some heating demand and as a tropical circulation tracking over Florida stood a chance, albeit minor, to strengthen early next week and affect core natural gas infrastructure along the Gulf Coast. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, […]
Read moreSeptember 14, 2014 6:00 am
Gold futures logged significant losses this week, as a heavier dollar and a lack of any economical headlines weighed on the precious metal as compared with interest baring assets, while traders also dismissed much of the risk over conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Gold futures for delivery in December dropped 0.61% on Friday, […]
Read moreSeptember 13, 2014 4:39 am
WTI futures closed little changed from last week on Friday, while Brent stood near a 26-month low after slumping on reduced global demand growth outlooks and ample supplies. Meanwhile, tensions over Ukraine and the fight against Islamic State failed to offer much upside, as traders kept away from any risk premium. WTI crude for delivery […]
Read moreSeptember 12, 2014 12:53 pm
Gold and silver futures were slightly lower during midday trade in Europe today, on track for sizable weekly losses as a year-high dollar weighed heavily on the precious metals investment appeal. Meanwhile, copper futures were also headed for a loss, as downbeat data from top consumer China pressured the red metal. Gold futures for December […]
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