Crude Oil Plunges on Weak Economic Outlook - October 5, 2011 21:52

Crude oil futures fell on Tuesday in reaction to weak US economic outlook. Moreover, Greece’s debt situation further escalated the uncertainty among investors. Keith Springer from Springer Financial Advisors commented, “Oil is the blood that sustains the heart of economic growth, slower economic growth means less aggregate demand leading to less production of goods and […]

Gold Futures Fell on Tuesday in Reaction to Bernanke Comments - October 5, 2011 21:49

Gold futures declined on Tuesday in reaction to recent comments by US Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke in which he showed his concerns over weak economic growth and sluggish employment rate for US. Investor shifted their focus from safe haven status of gold as many expected strong deflationary pressures for the futures. Bernanke commented, “Recent indicators, […]

Crude Oil Declines in Reaction to Increased Stockpiles - September 29, 2011 23:55

Crude oil futures fell 3.8 percent on Wednesday in reaction to increased crude oil inventories for the week. As per latest data of Energy Information Administration, crude oil inventories increased 1.9 million barrels for the last week while analysts expected no change in oil stockpiles. Gasoline inventories supplies surged 800,000 barrels while analysts expected gasoline […]

Base Metals Fell as Investors went for Profit Taking - September 29, 2011 23:31

Gold futures declined on Wednesday as the investors went for profit taking keeping in view high volatility of the previous sessions. Analyst Stephen Platt from Archer Financial Services in Chicago commented, “After the rally, you are seeing some profit-taking, people are shedding some risk after the volatility they’ve seen.” Gold futures contract for December delivery […]

Crude Oil Futures Gains over Positive Development on European Debt Situation - September 28, 2011 23:58

Crude oil futures gained on Tuesday on the news of European officials reaching at a decision to tackle European debt situation. Crude oil futures for November delivery jumped 5.3 percent or $4.21 to settle at $84.45 per barrel on New York Mercantile Exchange. Strategist from Commerzbank commented, “The main reasons [for the gains] are a […]

Gold Futures Gain on Tuesday on Signs of Decisive Solution for European Debt Crisis - September 28, 2011 23:47

Gold futures jumped more than 3 percent on Tuesday after series of bearish sessions as rumors of permanent solution for European debt crisis were floating in the market. Gold futures contract for December delivery gained 3.6 percent or $7.70 to settle at $1,652.50 per ounce on Comex trading of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The […]

Gold Futures Plunge In Reaction to Stronger Greenback - September 23, 2011 23:42

Gold futures declined on Thursday in reaction to stronger US dollar. Investors were also uncertain over China’s disappointing manufacturing sentiment index and effectiveness of US Federal Reserve decision for bond swap program over the economy. Gold futures contract for December delivery declined 3.7 percent or $66.40 to $1,741.70 per ounce on the Comes trading of […]

Crude Oil Declines on Thursday - September 23, 2011 23:41

Crude oil futures plunged on Thursday as investors were uncertain over the strong bearish sentiments in US stock markets. Most of the investors and traders held the opinion that US Federal Reserve’s latest move to prolong debt maturities would not have any impact over the US economy. Moreover China’s manufacturing data also created more negativity […]

Gold Futures Jump Beyond $1,800 Level on Tuesday - September 21, 2011 23:52

Gold futures moved in bullish rally on Tuesday and crossed the psychological barrier of $1,800 in reaction to uncertainty over euro zone’s sovereign debt crisis. Investors were also very keen about the latest US Federal Reserve meeting and were hoping for significant measures to improve the US economy. Analyst Tom Pawlicki from MF Global in […]