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Gold and Oil News - March 29, 2012 23:49
EIA Reports Increase in Supply Data
Energy Information Administration released its report on crude oil inventories on Wednesday according to which crude oil supplies gained 7.1 million barrels for the week ended March 23rd, 2012. The figures reported by EIA surpassed the analysts’ expectations with huge gap who were expecting an increase of 2.75 million barrels of the respective week. EIA […]
Crude Oil Futures Jump on Positive Global Economic Outlook
Crude oil Futures gained on Monday as investors were optimistic on the positive outlook for global economy. Moreover weaker greenback also supported the boost in the oil prices. Investors were upbeat on the latest comments by the head of International Monetary Fund who was positive about the global economy. However IMF’s Head Christine Lagarde was […]
Oil Futures Move up on Thursday after the Record Drop a Day Earlier
Crude oil futures gained on Thursday after declining by 5 percent on Wednesday’s session. The crude oil futures contract for July delivery surged 0.2 percent of $0.14 to $94.95 per barrel on New York Mercantile Exchange. Many analysts believe that crude oil has found support at these levels. In the news Greece’s debt situation and […]
Crude Oil Moves above $95 in Asian Trading Hours
Crude oil futures gained in Asian trading session on Thursday as the US dollar witnessed selling pressure. Uncertainty rose among traders over the European Union’s inability to find solution for Greece’s debt problems. Crude oil futures contract for July delivery surged 0.7 percent or $0.69 to $95.50 per barrel on New York Mercantile Exchange’s Asian […]
Crude Oil Futures remain Under Pressure
Crude oil futures remained under pressure on Monday and declined 2 percent as investors were uncertain about the upcoming US economic indicators. Crude oil futures contract for July delivery slipped 2 percent or $1.99 to $97.30 per barrel on New York Mercantile Exchange. Portfolio manager, James Cordier from Optionsellers.com in Florida commented, “There’s a great […]
Weekly Outlook for Crude Oil
List of important events to affect the trading of crude oil futures contract are as follows: On Tuesday United States will report its new home sales index for the month of April and expect home sales to increase by 1.7 percent to 305,000 units as compared to prior forecast of 300,000 units. On Wednesday United […]
Crude Oil Futures Gain on the Positive US Economic Data
Crude oil futures moved with bullish sentiments on Thursday on positive US economic data and weakening greenback. Crude oil futures for June delivery gained 0.8 percent or $0.76 to $98.97 per barrel on New York Mercantile exchange. The contract earlier jumped up to $100 per barrel. Energy broker Jay Levine from Energay LLC commented, You […]
Crude Oil Futures Declines as CME Group Raises Trading Limits
Selling pressure was seen in trading of crude oil futures as CME Group raised trading limits for several energy contracts after halting the trading session in New York. The sudden step by CME Group was taken in reaction to increase in US oil stockpiles. Crude oil futures contract for June delivery plunged to $97.50 per […]
Crude Oil Surged More than $109 per Barrel on US Inventories Data
Crude oil futures gained on Wednesday as United States released its key data on oil inventories. Escalating riots and violence in Nigeria also created uncertainty among investors on global oil supply and hence resulted in further hike in oil prices. Â According to the latest news almost 33 people were killed due to violence in Nigerian […]
Crude Oil Futures Decline as Traders remain Uncertain about Future Demand
Crude oil futures remained under pressure on Tuesday and traders were worried that high oil prices could result in decreased demand globally. Light crude oil futures contract for May delivery declined 3.3 percent or $3.67 to $106.25 per barrel on Globex trading session of New York Mercantile Exchange. Crude oil future contract plunged 2.4 percent […]
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