Recent Commentaries tagged (commodities)
Complacency 2/9/12
Do not get complacent because the market is quiet. Inaction can sometimes cause more damage than action. Do not forget to manage your trades. Crude oil is flirting with the $100/barrel level once again. I am mildly bullish but trade small as a trade back under $97.50-98 could mean lower ground. ...
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Natural gas futures higher on cold weather...
Forexpros - Natural gas prices traded higher Thursday, on forecasts for cooler weather across much of the U.S. and bottom fishing investors. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, natural gas futures for March delivery traded at USD2.47 per million British thermal units during late U.S. trade, gain...
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Gold futures slip lower on Greek austerity
Forexpros - Gold futures slipped lower Thursday, as Greek leaders agreed on an austerity package and U.S. employment numbers provided a bullish surprise for risk assets. On the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for April settlement traded at USD1730.45 a troy ounce ...
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Gold futures rise to session high on reports...
Forexpros - Gold futures climbed to the highest level of the day on Thursday, as the U.S. dollar weakened after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi confirmed reports that Greece had finally agreed on a package of austerity measures.On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchang...
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Cotton futures rangebound ahead of USDA data
Forexpros - Cotton futures traded in a tight range on Thursday, swinging between modest gains and losses as investors stuck to the sidelines ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's report on U.S. and global supplies of the fiber. On the ICE Futures U.S. Exchange, cotton futures for March de...
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U.S. grain futures slump ahead of USDA...
Forexpros - U.S. grain futures retreated on Thursday, as investors readjusted positions ahead of the release of a key monthly U.S. government report on U.S. and global grain supplies. On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, corn futures for March delivery traded at USD6.3963 a bushel during European ...
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Gold futures trade in tight range with...
Forexpros - Gold futures traded in a tight range on Thursday, swinging between small gains and losses as investors stuck to the sidelines ahead of the European Central Bank's rate decision, while markets continued to monitor the latest news out of Greece.On the Comex division of the New York Merc...
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Crude oil firms on U.S. supply numbers
Forexpros - Crude oil futures rose in Asian trading Thursday, bolstered by U.S. government supply data as well as by hopes Greece will pull through its debt crisis.On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in March traded at USD98.79 a barrel, up 0.08%.The commo...
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Quiet Trade 2/8/12
Non event in the markets today but it does feel like markets are taking a breath for a big move...I am just torn on what direction. As trades develop I will try to keep you informed. Crude will close above $97 on the March contract today which puts the bulls back in control. Support is seen betwe...
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Gold Futures lower on Greek troubles, dollar...
Forexpros - Gold futures traded lower Wednesday, on a stronger U.S. dollar and continued Greek troubles amid extended creditor negotiations. On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for April delivery traded at USD1735.35 a troy ounce during late U.S. trade giving b...
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Crude oil futures higher on Greek hopes,...
Forexpros - Crude oil futures traded higher Wednesday, on supply numbers and renewed hopes for a second Greek bailout package. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light sweet crude futures for March settlement traded at USD98.81 a barrel during late U.S. trade gaining 0.40%. Crude oil hit a low ...
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Copper futures trade close to 4-month high...
Forexpros - Copper futures gained on Wednesday, re-approaching last week's four-month high as market sentiment was boosted by hopes that Greece may soon reach a consensus on a debt restructuring deal needed to avert a sovereign debt default.On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchang...
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Gold rises as Greek rescue deal draws closer
Forexpros - Gold prices rose in Asian trading Wednesday as Greece and lenders put the final touches on an array of agreements Athens must meet in order to tap assistance funding.On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for April delivery traded at USD1,751.45 a troy...
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Building on Strength 2/7/11
Metals, stocks and even foreign currencies continue to build on strength as 2012 has virtually been a one way trade...will this continue? Crude oil erased the previous week's losses adding 1.9% today but failed to close above $99 in March. I view that level as the pivot point so I remain bearish ...
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Gold Futures surge higher on Greek optimism
Forexpros - Gold futures traded higher Tuesday, on renewed hopes for a second Greek bailout package, while markets await word from the Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony on the state of the U.S. economy. On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for Ap...
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