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Gold and Oil News - March 2, 2012 23:50
Investors Take Fresh Position in Gold on Attractive Levels
Gold futures gained on Thursday as investors took fresh position on the precious metals due to its attractive levels. Gold fell in the prior session in reaction to comments of Ben Bernanke who expressed his doubts on US economic recovery. Gold futures for April delivery gained 0.6 percent or $10.90 to settle at $1.722.20 per […]
Gold Futures Reach Its Highest in Three Months on Safe Haven Status
Gold futures gained on Wednesday and reached their highest in last three months as investors shifted their focus towards the safe haven status of the precious metal. Gold futures remained low the whole trading session and jumped in last hour which was termed as Bargain hunting by most analysts. Gold futures contract for April delivery […]
Gold Futures Reach Their Record High
Gold futures reached their highest level since November uncertainty over the Greece’s debt situation remained strong among investors. Gold futures contract for April delivery gained 0.6 percent or $9.80 to settle at $1,759.30 per ounce on Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The respective contract touched the intraday high of $1,763.80 per ounce […]
Gold Futures Plunge as Germany Objects to Higher Limits of Bailout Fund
Gold futures plunged almost $30 on Wednesday’s Asian trading session as German Chancellor Angela Merkel objected on the proposal on increasing the limit of bailout fund for the euro zone. Gold futures contract for February delivery plunged 1.8 percent or $29.10 to $1,634 per ounce on electronic trading session of New York Mercantile Exchange while […]
Precious Metals Surge to Highest Level in One Month
Gold and silver futures moved in a bullish rally on Tuesday and reached their highest in one month. Gold futures contract for December delivery jumped 2.9 percent or $48.10 to settle at $1,700.40 per ounce at the Comex trading session of the New York Mercantile Exchange. This was the highest settlement since September 22nd, 2011. […]
Gold Futures Fell on Tuesday in Reaction to Bernanke Comments
Gold futures declined on Tuesday in reaction to recent comments by US Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke in which he showed his concerns over weak economic growth and sluggish employment rate for US. Investor shifted their focus from safe haven status of gold as many expected strong deflationary pressures for the futures. Bernanke commented, “Recent indicators, […]
Gold Futures Gain on Tuesday on Signs of Decisive Solution for European Debt Crisis
Gold futures jumped more than 3 percent on Tuesday after series of bearish sessions as rumors of permanent solution for European debt crisis were floating in the market. Gold futures contract for December delivery gained 3.6 percent or $7.70 to settle at $1,652.50 per ounce on Comex trading of the New York Mercantile Exchange. The […]
Gold Jumps on Thursday on increased US Jobless Claims
Gold futures contract surged on Thursday as investors were uncertain about US economy on increase in US jobless claims for the last week. Moreover European Central Bank is also pessimistic about the euro zone’s future growth which made investors shift their focus towards the safe haven status of the gold. As per latest data of […]
Gold Futures Face Correction after touching $1,900 Benchmark on Tuesday
Gold futures reached their record level of $1,923.70 per ounce on Tuesday but closed lower on profit taking. Gold benefited cause of its safe haven status in reaction to sovereign debt crisis in euro zone and over expectations of another round of monetary easing in US. Gold futures contract for December delivery fell 0.2 percent […]
Gold Futures Gained despite Escalating Concerns over Greece’s Debt Situation
Gold futures gained on Thursday despite rising concerns over Greece’s debt situation. Gold futures contract for August delivery gained 0.2 percent or $3.70 to close at $1,529.90 per ounce at Comex trading session of New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract touched the day’s high of $1,534 per ounce. Most of analysts believe the market seems […]
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