August 23, 2014 8:28 am
Gold futures logged a sizable drop this week, as investors saw a more hawkish Fed in the July meeting minutes, betting on an earlier interest rate hike. Economic data by the US fomented bullish sentiment for the dollar, pressuring the yellow metal further. The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East did not […]
Read moreAugust 22, 2014 12:56 pm
Gold and silver futures were higher during midday trade in Europe today, as tensions in Ukraine stoked some haven bids ahead of speeches from the top US and EU central bankers later today. Meanwhile, copper futures were higher and headed for a sizable weekly gain. Gold futures for December delivery traded at $1 279.9 per […]
Read moreAugust 22, 2014 12:53 pm
Both West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude benchmarks were set for weekly losses, pressured down by abundant global supplies and a stronger dollar. Slowing factory growth in China and the Eurozone also helped push prices down. Natural gas fell after the EIA reported a larger-than-expected build in nationwide inventories and as readings across some high […]
Read moreAugust 22, 2014 9:52 am
Natural gas fell on Friday but headed for a weekly gain as short-term weather forecasts called for mostly warmer-than-usual temperatures across many high-consuming states. However, a much larger-than-average jump in US gas inventories last week and expectations for more of the same to come pressured in the next weeks pressured the market down. On the […]
Read moreAugust 22, 2014 7:30 am
Both West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude benchmarks were little changed on Friday and headed for a weekly loss as ample global supplies and a stronger dollar pressured the market, while geopolitical risks eased. Slowing manufacturing activity growth in China and Europe also helped push prices lower. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, WTI crude […]
Read moreAugust 22, 2014 7:30 am
Gold futures were trading slightly higher this morning in Europe, after sliding on upbeat US data yesterday. Investors now eye upcoming speeches by US and European monetary policy chiefs, as interest rates are on the agenda. Gold futures for December delivery traded at $1 281.3 per troy ounce, up 0.46%, at 6:18 GMT on the […]
Read moreAugust 21, 2014 2:52 pm
Natural gas futures reversed earlier gains during midday trade in Europe today, as the US posted another bearish reading on natgas inventories. The weekly build was reported well above expectations, and continued the trend of the past few months of significantly larger-than-average builds. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, natural gas futures for settlement in […]
Read moreAugust 21, 2014 1:50 pm
Both West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude benchmarks remained pressured to the downside on Thursday as a slowdown in manufacturing growth in China fueled fears of softening demand in the worlds second biggest consumer. Continuing geopolitical tension in the Gaza Strip, Ukraine and Iraq kept a floor under prices. Natural gas extended its weekly advance […]
Read moreAugust 21, 2014 1:36 pm
Gold and silver futures were deeper in the red during midday trade in Europe today. The precious metals were pressured by a more hawkish Fed seen in the July meeting minutes. Meanwhile, copper was lower after Chinese factories logged sluggish growth. Gold futures for December delivery traded at $1 276.5 per troy ounce, up 1.44% […]
Read moreAugust 21, 2014 12:08 pm
Wheat, corn and soybeans futures all added during midday in Europe today, as traders weighed crop outlooks and supply-side risks. Pro Farmers closely monitored crop assessment tour projected beans and corn yields at even higher rates than the all-time high forecast of the US Department of Agriculture. The four-day tour, organized by agricultural adviser Pro […]
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