August 30, 2014 7:01 am
WTI and Brent futures clocked significant gains this week, as growing tensions in Ukraine before a three-day weekend in the US prompted risk-off bids. The economic outlook for the worlds top oil consuming economy also brightened, further supporting crude, before key data next week. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, WTI crude for delivery in […]
Read moreAugust 29, 2014 1:35 pm
Gold and silver futures turned downwards during midday trade in Europe today, as upbeat US data prompted risk bets, though the precious metals were still headed for weekly gains on simmering tensions in Ukraine. Meanwhile, copper futures were lower, pressured by the dollar and supply outlooks. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex in […]
Read moreAugust 29, 2014 12:24 pm
WTI and Brent futures were higher and headed for weekly gains during midday trade in Europe today, as upbeat US economic data and souring of the tone over the crisis in Ukraine supported prices. Meanwhile, natural gas futures dropped, but were still headed for a big weekly gain on the back of high temps in […]
Read moreAugust 29, 2014 9:19 am
Natural gas futures continued climbing during early trade in Europe today, extending this weeks rally to more than 4%. The US posted a smaller than expected build for natgas inventories yesterday, further supporting the blue fuel after high temperatures over much of the US had boosted natural gas earlier. Front-month natural gas futures for delivery […]
Read moreAugust 29, 2014 8:03 am
Gold futures were slightly lower during early trade in Europe today, as investors eye upcoming data from the US and Eurozone. Meanwhile, the escalating conflict in Ukraine spurred some haven bids, supporting the precious metal. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex in New York traded at $1 289.6 per troy ounce, down 0.06%, […]
Read moreAugust 29, 2014 7:02 am
WTI and Brent futures were higher during early trade in Europe today, as investors priced in growing tensions in Ukraine, bumping up the risk premium. Meanwhile, upbeat economic data also supported crude, projecting brighter demand outlook in the US. West Texas Intermediate futures for delivery in October traded at $94.76 per barrel, up 0.22%, at […]
Read moreAugust 28, 2014 2:42 pm
Natural gas futures climbed higher after the US reported the smallest weekly build for natural gas inventories in four months. Prices were already quite high, as heat over much of the US had stoked bullish sentiment over the past few days. Front-month natural gas futures for delivery in October traded at $4.062 per million British […]
Read moreAugust 28, 2014 2:03 pm
Gold and silver climbed during midday trade in Europe today, after Kiev reported a “Russian invasion” was taking place, with government forces retreating from a key town. Meanwhile, copper futures were lower amid lackluster demand. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex in New York traded at $1 292.5 per troy ounce, up 0.71%, […]
Read moreAugust 28, 2014 12:42 pm
WTI and Brent futures rallied during midday trade in Europe today, after numerous sources spoke of a Russian invasion, bumping the risk premium up. Meanwhile, natural gas futures were also higher as investors eye the upcoming US inventories report. West Texas Intermediate futures for delivery in October traded at $94.04 per barrel, up 0.17%, at […]
Read moreAugust 28, 2014 9:25 am
Natural gas futures were higher during early trade in Europe today, after closing above $4 for the first time in more than a month yesterday. Investors eye the upcoming EIA inventories report, set to reveal a relatively smaller injection. Front-month natural gas futures for delivery in October traded at $4.020 per million British thermal units […]
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