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LiveWire Economics Blog - December 30, 2009 21:25
New Year’s economic resolutions
Heading into the new decade, it appears as though some big changes could be in store for the economy, stocks and several other major financial sectors and investments. The dollar appears primed for a major upward move, which would effect the trend in many speculative investments including currencies, oil, gold, and more.
Dollar surges against Euro, Pound
The dollar has fallen back slightly Wednesday (December 23) morning against major global currencies after disappointing news on the home sales front. However, the dollar still remains relatively strong in the short and medium term against its major European competitors.
Oil slides back toward $74
As temperatures plummet with the winter months in many parts of the US, some speculators appear to be expecting increased crude demand to result. Benchmark crude oil prices were up $1.22 to $73.87 in early Friday (December 18) morning trade on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Dollar remains near two month high
The US dollar fell back a bit Wednesday (December 16) morning as analysts believe the Fed is likely to leave its key interest rate at zero. New data on consumer prices show little change after 10 months of increases, suggesting inflation is not a big enough concern at this point to warrant an immediate rise […]
Auto and gasoline sales help boost November retail growth
Despite initial reports from many retailers that the start to the holiday season has been relatively sluggish, the Commerce Department reported Friday (December 11) morning that retail sales climbed by 1.3 per cent in November. This follows a 1.1 per cent boost in retail performance during October.
Oil down near $70
After failing to cruise past the $80 level in recent weeks, crude oil has drifted lower toward the $70 mark. A report Wednesday (December 9) that indicated an unexpected drop in US crude supplies helped push the price of a barrel of crude oil back above $73 a barrel in early morning trade Wednesday. Still, […]
$2,000 gold is coming
The price of an ounce of gold continues to remain above $1,200 after reaching a new all-time high at $1,218.25 to start the final month of 2009. In early Friday (December 4) morning trade, the spot rate for gold is $1,205.40.
Japanese yen reaches 14 year high against dollar
The US dollar continues to find major low points to reach against major foreign currencies and other speculative investments. Gold is now over $1,200 with some top analysts calling for a quick move through the $2,000 level in the near future. Oil remains near $80.
Gold “Going to Run ’til Exhausted”
THE PRICE OF WHOLESALE gold hit yet another record high against all major currencies bar the Aussie Dollar and Japanese Yen on Thursday, peaking above US$1226 an ounce at lunchtime in Hong Kong.
GDP and consumer spending offer hope
In two days, sentiments on the economy have improved dramatically thanks to a pair of economic reports. Tuesday (November 24), the gross domestic product was said to have risen by 2.8 per cent from the second to the third quarter.
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