Euro nears $1.40 as global tensions soften - March 3, 2011 15:51

Major financial markets are reacting early Thursday (March 3) morning to word from the Arab League that it is seeking ways to end the crisis in Libya. Heightened revolution and political tension in the Middle East has dominated global news during the last few months. It has also impacted speculation in many investment markets.

Gold Soars To Record High - March 2, 2011 15:24

Gold prices reached new heights on Tuesday (March 1) as increasing global political tension and buying in China helped drive speculation. After an intraday move just over $1,435, gold closed Tuesday’s traded at a record closing price of $1,433.20. One ounce of gold currently fetches $1,432.50 in early Wednesday morning New York NYMEX trade. According [...]

Gold Advances on Middle East Political Crisis - March 2, 2011 14:42

Gold futures posted gains in Asian trading session on Tuesday on fears of escalating tensions in North Africa and Middle East. Investors are shifting their focus towards the gold due to safe haven and risk free status. Analysts from Barclays Capital commented, “Continued geopolitical turmoil across the Middle East and North Africa region has boosted [...]

Crude Oil Posts Its Highest Weekly Gain Since September 2008 - February 27, 2011 14:36

The US crude oil future surged on Friday and reported the highest weekly gain since September 2008 over political turmoil and escalating riots in Libya. On Thursday the crude oil price reached their highest in last 2.5 years.

Gold Futures Advance in Reaction to Political Unrest in Libya - February 26, 2011 1:43

Gold futures gained in electronic trading at Comex division of New York Mercantile Exchange as the riots and political unrest escalates in Libya. Gold futures contract for February delivery moved up 0.1 percent to $1,415 per ounce on Thursday’s Asian trading session. The crisis and clashes of public with government in Libya has made investors [...]

Gold moving closer to all-time high - February 26, 2011 1:41

Gold prices have slipped a bit to close out the week, but an ounce of gold is holding steady over $1,400 as a run toward late December’s all-time intraday trading high of $1,431.50 appears inevitable in the coming weeks.

Crude Oil Declines by the End of the Week on Mideast Protests - February 22, 2011 23:34

The crude oil futures witnessed correction by the end of the week on Friday and as uncertainty spread among investors over violent riots in Yemen, Bahrain and Libya. However if we look at the weekly position the US light crude oil advanced 0.7 percent while Brent crude oil surged more than 1 percent over the [...]