August 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, […]
Read moreAugust 26, 2014 11:45 am
Wheat, corn and soybeans futures were lower during midday trade in Europe today, as traders priced in the latest bearish US crop report, which reaffirmed the very good crop condition across all grains. Weather patterns call for heavy rains in the Midwest this week, which is largely beneficial for growing crops, though some localized flooding […]
Read moreAugust 26, 2014 9:34 am
Natural gas futures were slightly lower during early trade in Europe today, after adding more than 2.5% on Monday with support from relatively high US temperatures. Weather patterns project cooler and more comfortable temps to be swinging back to the US, however, pressuring the blue fuel. Front-month natural gas futures for delivery in September traded […]
Read moreAugust 26, 2014 8:24 am
Gold futures were higher during early trade in Europe today, as geopolitical tensions around the globe stoked some safe haven demand, after gold had dropped to attractive price levels. Investors look to more US economic data to set outlooks for a rate hike. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex in New York traded […]
Read moreAugust 26, 2014 7:36 am
WTI and Brent futures were higher during early trade in Europe today, as investors eye upcoming reports on US oil inventories. Tensions in Ukraine supported crude, as reports of fresh clashes involving Russian military pumped up the risk premium. West Texas Intermediate futures for delivery in October traded at $93.68 per barrel, up 0.35%, at […]
Read moreAugust 25, 2014 1:00 pm
WTI and Brent futures were slightly higher during midday trade in Europe today, as developments in Ukraine were weighed with US rate hike outlooks. Meanwhile, natural gas futures climbed on warmer than usual US weather. West Texas Intermediate futures for October delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange traded at $93.71 per barrel, up 0.06%, […]
Read moreAugust 25, 2014 12:24 pm
Gold and silver futures were little changed during midday trade in Europe today, as investors look to US new home sales to further reinforce speculation that the Fed will raise rates. Meanwhile, copper futures were higher, as expectations of increasing home sales drive demand outlooks higher. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex in […]
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