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Gold and Oil News - March 2, 2011 14:42
Gold Advances on Middle East Political Crisis
Gold futures posted gains in Asian trading session on Tuesday on fears of escalating tensions in North Africa and Middle East. Investors are shifting their focus towards the gold due to safe haven and risk free status. Analysts from Barclays Capital commented, “Continued geopolitical turmoil across the Middle East and North Africa region has boosted […]
Crude Oil Posts Its Highest Weekly Gain Since September 2008
The US crude oil future surged on Friday and reported the highest weekly gain since September 2008 over political turmoil and escalating riots in Libya. On Thursday the crude oil price reached their highest in last 2.5 years.
Gold Futures Advance in Reaction to Political Unrest in Libya
Gold futures gained in electronic trading at Comex division of New York Mercantile Exchange as the riots and political unrest escalates in Libya. Gold futures contract for February delivery moved up 0.1 percent to $1,415 per ounce on Thursday’s Asian trading session. The crisis and clashes of public with government in Libya has made investors […]
Crude Oil Declines by the End of the Week on Mideast Protests
The crude oil futures witnessed correction by the end of the week on Friday and as uncertainty spread among investors over violent riots in Yemen, Bahrain and Libya. However if we look at the weekly position the US light crude oil advanced 0.7 percent while Brent crude oil surged more than 1 percent over the […]
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