Posts Tagged ‘New York Mercantile Exchange’
Gold and Oil News - November 7, 2012 22:11
Commodities Taken to Woodshed In Election Bloodbath
Equities have put in one of the worst days they’ve had in months today on the news that Barack Obama survived his recall vote yesterday. Tax rates on dividends and capital gains are likely to rise and the fiscal cliff is approaching rapidly. The truth is that there was little substantive difference between the two [...]
Crude Oil Gains on Supply Uncertainty
Crude oil futures gained on Tuesday despite stronger US dollar as investors were concerned over global oil supplies on threat of Syrian conflict may be spreading to other mid eastern countries. Moreover, the move of China for tackling slower growth in their economy also boosted the investors’ sentiment. On Tuesday, the People’s Bank of China [...]
Gold Declines on Global Economic Concerns
Gold futures fell on Tuesday due to rising concerns over global economic scenario. While stronger dollar also kept commodities under pressure, investors were also more focused on corporate earnings. Gold futures contract for December delivery fell 0.6 percent or $10.70 to settle at $1,765 per ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile [...]
Crude Oil Declines on Global Demand Uncertainty
Crude oil futures declined on Monday as investors remained uncertain over global demand of oil in reaction to slow Chinese economic growth. The World Bank on Monday reduced its growth forecasts for the East Asia and the Pacific region which created concerns over economic activity in the regions. The World Bank also indicated that Chinese [...]
Gold Declines ahead of ECB Meeting
Gold futures fell on Wednesday as investors had mixed opinions before the meeting of European Central Bank on Thursday. Investors are also keenly waiting of US jobs data due on Friday. Gold futures contract for December delivery fell 0.1 percent or $2 to settle at $1,694 per ounce on the Comex division of the New [...]
Crude Oil Volatile on Weak Economic Data
Crude oil futures slightly gained on Wednesday after volatile session due to weak macroeconomic data, while on the positive side investors were hoping for decrease in oil inventories data. Investors were pessimistic after the decline in US manufacturing data which fell for the third consecutive month. The euro zone’s Markit purchasing managers’ index also turned [...]
Gold Futures Drops ahead of Bernanke Speech
Gold futures declined on Wednesday mainly in reaction to stronger greenback while investors were also mixed over the decision of central bankers ahead of Bernanke speech. Gold futures contract for December delivery plunged 0.4 percent or %6.70 to settle at $1,663 per ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. US Federal [...]
Gold Futures Decline as ECB Cuts Interest Rate
Gold futures fell on Thursday in reaction to moves of the ECB and the Bank of England which created worries for global economy. The European Central Bank announced reduction in the key interest rate while the Bank of England opted for further easing measures. Though the move of European Central Bank was highly anticipated by [...]