Gold Jumps to Its Highest in Three Months - February 29, 2012 22:00

Gold futures rallied on Tuesday and reached their highest in last three months. Gold faced correction in prior two sessions which resulted in buying frenzy on lower prices on Tuesday. Moreover, weakening US dollar also gave metals a boost. Gold futures contract for April delivery surged 0.8 percent or $13.50 to settle at $1,788.40 per […]

EIA Reports Increase In Crude Oil Inventories - February 24, 2012 23:17

Energy Information Administration released its report on crude oil inventories on Thursday according to which crude oil supplies gained by 1.6 million barrels for the week ending February 17th, 2012. Analysts on average forecasted the increase of 1.7 million barrels in crude oil supplies for the respective week. EIA reported decrease of 600,000 barrels in […]

US Dollar Reaches its Highest in Seven Months Vs. the Japanese Yen - February 23, 2012 21:57

The greenback gained versus its major rivals on Wednesday while reached its record high in seven months against the Japanese yen. The single currency also declined in reaction to weaker than expected euro zone economic data. The greenback jumped to 80.24 against the Japanese yen on Wednesday as compared to 79.73 on Tuesday’s late trading […]

Gold Futures Reach Its Highest in Three Months on Safe Haven Status - February 23, 2012 21:36

Gold futures gained on Wednesday and reached their highest in last three months as investors shifted their focus towards the safe haven status of the precious metal. Gold futures remained low the whole trading session and jumped in last hour which was termed as Bargain hunting by most analysts. Gold futures contract for April delivery […]

Euro Gains as European Partners Decide to Finalize the Bailout Package for Greece by Next Week - February 17, 2012 22:18

The euro gained on Friday in reaction to the news that Greece’s European partners will finalize a deal for the second bailout package by the next week. Director of currency research, Boris Schlossberg from GFT commented, “The euro rose as markets became convinced that the ongoing negotiations for the Greek bailout will finally conclude next […]

Crude Oil Reaches its Highest in Five Weeks on Iran Tensions - February 14, 2012 23:47

Crude oil futures gained on Monday and reached their highest in five weeks in reaction to oil supply tension in Middle East by Iran. Moreover, the approval austerity measures program by the Greek parliament also resulted in high demand for the crude oil. Analyst Matt Smith from Summit Energy commented, “Crude prices are on the […]

Gold Futures Gain After a Volatile Session - February 1, 2012 23:57

Gold futures gained after a volatile session on Tuesday as investors shifted to less riskier assets on weaker US economic data. The gold futures contract for April delivery gained 0.4 percent or $6 to settle at $1,740.40 per ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The respective contract touched its intraday […]

Gold Jumps as Greenback Weakens - January 18, 2012 23:59

Gold futures jumped on Tuesday as the greenback weakened on the Tuesday. Moreover the escalating concerns over Europe’s debt further boosted the safe haven status of the gold. The gold futures contract for February delivery gained 1.5 percent or $24.80 to settle at $1,655.60 per ounce on the Comex trading or the New York Mercantile […]

Crude Oil Futures Gains as Worries over Global Supplies Escalate - December 28, 2011 23:54

Crude oil futures jumped on Tuesday to settle above $101 per barrel as investors remained uncertain over global crude oil supplies due to tensions in Iran. Moreover better than expected US consumer confidence data further helped the crude oil to appreciate. President of Prestige Economics, Jason Schenker commented, “The Iranian statements threatening a close of […]