Crude Oil Inventories Decline by 200,000 Barrels, Reports EIA - June 14, 2012 23:44

The Energy Information Administration published its report on crude oil supplies on Wednesday according to which crude oil inventories declined by 200,000 barrels for the week ending June 8th, 2012. Analysts on average expected the decline of 2 million barrels in crude oil stockpiles while another trade group, the American Petroleum Institute reported the decrease […]

EIA Reports Minor Decline in Oil Inventories - June 7, 2012 23:59

The Energy Information Administration reported its official figures on crude oil inventories on Wednesday according to which crude oil supplies fell by 100,000 barrels for the week ending June 1st. Analysts were expecting a decrease of 1 million barrels in crude oil supplies for the respective week. Another trade group, the American Petroleum Institute reported […]

Gold Jumps on Weak US Productivity Numbers - June 7, 2012 23:58

Gold futures gained on Wednesday to close at their highest level in last month in reaction to lower than expected US productivity data which resulted into weaker greenback. Moreover investors were also optimistic on the ECB’s decision to go for monetary policy to curb the region’s economic crisis. Gold futures contract for August delivery gained […]

Gold Futures Decline on Weak Economic Data - June 1, 2012 23:58

Gold futures fell on Thursday in reaction to lower than expected US economic data which also affected the US stock markets. As per the latest data, payrolls in private sector increased by 133,000 in May as compared to expected increase of 150,000. Moreover, the US Commerce Department also released its data on jobless claims which […]

Gold Futures Gain on Technical Support Levels - May 31, 2012 23:58

Gold futures gained on Wednesday despite stronger US dollar. The precious metal remained volatile in the whole session and was lower in the start of the session however recovered later as it reached very attractive levels for investors to make a fresh entry. According to analysts, gold witnessed at technical bounce on the support level […]

Crude Oil Ends at its Lowest Since October 2011 - May 31, 2012 23:48

Crude oil futures declined on Wednesday and touched their lowest since October 2011. Investors were bearish on the crude oil in reaction to the Spain’s economic turmoil, lower Chinese demand outlook and stronger greenback. Crude oil futures contract for July delivery declined 3.2 percent or $2.94 to settle at $87.82 per barrel on the New […]

Gold Futures Climbs Despite Higher US Dollar - May 25, 2012 23:58

Gold futures contract gained on Thursday despite several negative impacts to push the precious metal back to negative territory. Gold futures contract for June delivery surged 0.6 percent or $9.10 to settle at $1,557.50 per ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The respective contract touched its intraday high of $1,577.70 […]

Crude Oil Gains on Positive US Economic Indicators - May 25, 2012 22:22

Crude oil futures gained on Thursday after touching their lowest level since October in earlier sessions. The positive US macroeconomic data and rising equities supported the oil. US jobless claims reduced for the week while increase in durable orders was also reported by US Commerce Department. Moreover, negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program failed and ended […]

EIA Reports Increase of 900,000 Barrels in Oil Inventories - May 24, 2012 23:49

Energy Information Administration released its inventories report on Wednesday according to which crude oil stockpiles increased by 900,000 barrels for the week ending May 18th, 2012 while analysts forecasted the increase of 750,000 barrels for the respective week. Another trade group, the American Petroleum Institute reported the increase of 1.5 million barrels in crude oil […]