Gold Futures Fell 3.1 percent on Thursday - November 18, 2011 23:57

Gold futures reported a heavy decline on Thursday despite its safe haven status and increased demand for the third quarter. Gold futures contract for December delivery plunged 3.1 percent or $54.10 to settle at $1,720.20 per ounce on the Comex trading or the New York Mercantile Exchange. Many analysts were of the opinion that gold […]

Crude Oil Jumps as Stockpiles Decrease - November 17, 2011 20:50

Crude oil futures jumped on Wednesday in reaction to decreased crude oil inventories which resulted in increased demand for the crude oil. As per latest data by the Energy Information Administration, crude oil stockpiles declined by 1.1 million barrels for the week ended November 11th, 2011, while analysts expected the decline of 1.5 million barrels […]

EIA Reports Surprise Decrease in Crude Oil Inventories - November 10, 2011 23:57

Energy Information Administration released its latest inventories data on Wednesday for the week ended November 4th, 2011. As per latest report of EIA, crude oil inventories fell 1.4 million barrels for the respective week while analysts expected crude oil stockpiles to increase by 1 million barrels. Gasoline stockpiles declined 2.1 million barrels as compared to […]

Crude Oil Futures Keep Rallying over Euro Zone’s Debt Crisis - November 9, 2011 23:30

Crude oil futures gained on Tuesday in reaction to euro zone’s sovereign debt problems. Crude oil futures contract for December delivery gained 1.3 percent or $1.28 to settle at $96.80 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Other than worries over euro zone’s debt crisis the markets were also concerned over Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities and […]

Gold Jumps on its Safe Haven Status - November 8, 2011 23:52

Gold futures gained on Monday as investors turned their focus towards the precious metal’s safe haven status. Uncertainty in the market was widely seen over euro zone’s sovereign debt crisis after Germany decided not to use to its gold reserves for the region’s bailout program. Editor, Brien Lundin from Gold Newsletter commented, “The reports that […]

Crude Oil Jumps on Reduced US Jobless Claims - November 4, 2011 23:56

Crude oil futures rallied on Thursday in reaction to reduction in US jobless claims. As per latest data of the US Labor Department, initial jobless claims fell 9,000 to 397,000 for the week ending October 29th, 2011. Moreover, Greece decided to cancel the referendum for its bailout package while European Central Bank announced reduction in […]

Gold Futures Jump to Record Level in last Six Weeks - November 4, 2011 23:47

Gold futures moved in a bullish rally and jumped to their record high in last six weeks. Gold mainly appreciated on its safe haven status in reaction to mixed US economic data and euro zone’s debt situation. Gold futures contract for December delivery jumped 2.1 percent or $35.50 to $1,765.10 per ounce at the Comex […]

EIA Report Unexpected Increase in Oil Inventories - November 3, 2011 23:58

Crude oil futures slightly gained on Wednesday after an unexpected increase in oil inventories reported by Energy Information Administration. Crude oil futures contract for December delivery gained 0.4 percent or $0.32 to $92.51 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Crude oil futures were also under pressure on reduced outlook of US economy by […]

Gold Futures Keep Rallying on Greece’s Debt Crisis - November 3, 2011 23:57

Gold futures gained on Wednesday in reaction to the uncertainty surrounding Greece’s sovereign debt situation. Gold futures further rallied on its safe haven status after the US Federal Reserve reduced it outlook for this year’s growth. Senior metals analyst, Peter Grant from USAGold-Centennial Precious Metals Inc commented, “The Federal Open Market Committee policy statement was […]