Banks and commodities drag FTSE into the red - October 18, 2007 14:00

LONDON (Reuters) – The leading share index traded 0.4 percent lower on Thursday, weighed by losses in banks and commodities and as investors frowned upon a trading statement from retailer DSG International (DSGI.L: Quote, Profile, Research). DSG Read More… By Nor Faridah Rashid DUBAI, Oct 18 (Bernama) — OPEC is concerned with the recent hike […]

OPEC crude oil cracks US$80 for the first time - October 18, 2007 12:00

OPEC crude oil cracks US$80 for the first time paVIENNA — The price for crude oil produced by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) climbed above US$80 for the first time on Tuesday, the OPEC Secretariat said in Vienna on Wednesday. One barrel (159 liters) of oil from one of the Source: c.moreover.com South […]

‘Grains Council in death throes’: PGA - October 18, 2007 10:00

WA’s Pastoralists and Graziers Association (PGA) members Gary McGill and Rick Wilson will fly to Canberra this week to attend a critical industry forum which will explore establishing a new representative body for the grains industry. Those at the Read More…

Most Asian markets fall as Indian markets are roiled and oil prices remain high - October 18, 2007 8:00

Most Asian markets fall as Indian markets are roiled and oil prices remain high BANGKOK, Thailand – Most Asian markets fell Wednesday as an early sharp fall suspended trade in India for an hour and as oil prices held above US$87 a barrel after another record close overnight. Shares fell in Australia, China, Malaysia, South […]

Kazakhstan’s steel output up 10.8% on year in Jan-Sep - October 17, 2007 14:00

Kazakhstan’s steel output up 10.8% on year in Jan-Sep Extract not available. Source: c.moreover.com

Gold output in Russia’s Magadan Region down 14.6% in Jan-Sep - October 17, 2007 12:00

Gold output in Russia’s Magadan Region down 14.6% in Jan-Sep Extract not available. Source: c.moreover.com Oil Prices Drop to Mid-$87 in Asia Oil prices retreated Wednesday in Asia from record highs above $88 a barrel overnight amid expectations a fuel report due later in the day would show U.S. crude and gasoline stocks rose last […]

China’s push into bauxite takes shape - October 17, 2007 10:00

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Commodity Roundup: Tin hits 9-week high - October 17, 2007 8:00

TINTHE Kuala Lumpur Tin Market (KLTM) hit a nine-week high at close yesterday, rising by US$650 to settle at US$16,500 per tonne, backed by strong demand from local buyers, dealers said. They said most traders were back actively in the market yesterday Read More…

Oil prices rise above record close on fears Turkey will attack Kurds - October 16, 2007 14:00

Oil prices rose above an overnight record close in Asian trading Tuesday to set a new high on fears Turkey will pursue Kurdish rebels into Iraq and disrupt oil supplies in the region. A weakening U.S. dollar, low U.S. crude inventories and increased Read More…