August 28, 2014 8:20 am
Gold futures were higher during early trade in Europe today, as growing worries over a Russian invasion in Ukraine pushed haven demand up. Several key economic readings are due today, as investors seek more data to reinforce an earlier-than-previously-expected US rate hike outlook. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex in New York traded […]
Read moreAugust 28, 2014 7:13 am
WTI futures were lower during early trade in Europe today, while Brent was little changed, as largely expected draws from US oil stocks were priced in. Growing worries over a Russian invasion in Ukraine failed to lift the risk premium. West Texas Intermediate futures for delivery in October traded at $93.62 per barrel, down 0.28%, […]
Read moreAugust 27, 2014 2:56 pm
WTI and Brent futures were steady and heading for daily gains during midday trade in Europe today, as the US weekly oil report failed to impact prices too much. Crude oil and gasoline stocks saw moderate draws last week, while distillates added, largely as expected. West Texas Intermediate futures for delivery in October traded at […]
Read moreAugust 27, 2014 1:53 pm
WTI and Brent futures were higher ahead of the official US oil inventories report, as tensions in Ukraine rose today, with more reports of Russian armor with the rebels. Meanwhile, natural gas futures broke through the $4 barrier as heat in the US pushed up cooling demand. West Texas Intermediate futures for delivery in October […]
Read moreAugust 27, 2014 12:37 pm
Gold and silver futures steadied above Tuesdays close during midday trade in Europe today, as tensions in Ukraine hurt risk plays, supporting havens. Meanwhile, copper futures continued downwards, weighed on by a strong dollar. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex in New York traded at $1 287.3 per troy ounce, up 0.16%, at […]
Read moreAugust 27, 2014 9:11 am
Natural gas futures were higher during early trade in Europe today, as above-average temperatures over many high-demand states in the US drive higher cooling demand, lowering the projected natgas storage build. Front-month natural gas futures for delivery in October traded at $3.995 per million British thermal units (mBtu), up 1.16%, at 9:06 GMT on the […]
Read moreAugust 27, 2014 8:03 am
Gold futures were slightly higher during early trade in Europe today, as investors sought safety amid growing tensions in Ukraine, after 10 Russian paratroopers were captured by Kiev. Positive US data boosted the dollar to a new peak yesterday, though failed to push gold lower. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex in New […]
Read moreAugust 27, 2014 6:58 am
WTI and Brent futures were slightly higher during early trade in Europe today, as investors eye the upcoming weekly report on US oil inventories. The conflict in Ukraine was still in focus, after Kiev captured 10 Russian soldiers on Ukrainian soil. West Texas Intermediate futures for delivery in October traded at $93.92 per barrel, up […]
Read moreAugust 26, 2014 2:31 pm
Gold and silver futures were higher during midday trade in Europe today, as armed conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East supported against pressure from the US economy. Meanwhile, copper futures were lower, as below par housing data from the US and mixed durable goods orders figures were assessed. Gold futures for December delivery on […]
Read moreAugust 26, 2014 12:26 pm
WTI and Brent futures were higher during midday trade in Europe today, as tensions in Ukraine bumped up the risk premium ahead of key reports on US oil inventories. Meanwhile, natural gas futures bounced back down after rallying some 2.5% on Monday. West Texas Intermediate futures for delivery in October traded at $93.56 per barrel, […]
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