August 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 […]
Read moreAugust 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 […]
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