August 4, 2014 8:44 am
Gold futures were little changed during early trade in Europe today. The precious metal was pressured lower last week, while stocks slumped, as the US posted mixed economic data. Fighting in Gaza continued to offer some background safe haven demand. Gold futures for December settlement added 0.06% by 11:20 GMT in New York today, to […]
Read moreAugust 4, 2014 7:14 am
WTI and Brent futures were slightly higher and climbing during early trade in Europe today. Both crude benchmarks slumped last week, as traders wrote off some of the risk premium, and the US economy posted mixed data. WTI futures for September delivery stood at $98.12 per barrel at 7:14 GMT in New York today, up […]
Read moreAugust 3, 2014 7:00 am
Gold futures were pressured lower this week, after the Fed kept on track to reduce the inflow of government funds into the US economy, supporting the dollar. Stocks slumped these past five sessions, while other precious metals also closed significantly lower. Gold futures for delivery in December added 0.94% on Friday, closing at $1 294.8 […]
Read moreAugust 2, 2014 7:25 am
Procter & Gamble Co., the worlds largest consumer-products company, announced it is going to let go of at least half its brands, in a bid to improve profitability by focusing on its core, better-selling brands. “We’re going to create a faster-growing, more profitable company that is far simpler to manage and operate,” Chief Executive A.G. […]
Read moreAugust 1, 2014 1:28 pm
Gold and silver futures climbed during midday trade in Europe today, after the US posted disappointing payrolls data. An escalation of tensions in Gaza also stoked some safe haven demand. Meanwhile, copper futures were higher, supported by bullish readings on factories in China. Gold futures for delivery in December, the most traded gold contract in […]
Read moreAugust 1, 2014 12:52 pm
Sharp Corp, Japans largest LCD screen manufacturer, reported earnings today, revealing an increase in both revenue and operating profit, and trimming quarterly net losses. The Osaka-based company still expects a sizable profit through years end, on the back of booming sales to Chinese manufacturers. Revenue for the three months through June 30 was ¥619.7 billion […]
Read moreAugust 1, 2014 10:54 am
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (IAG), owner of British Airways and Iberia, posted robust earnings today, with increasing revenues and profit. The company restated a positive profit guidance and announced plans to further restructure Iberia. The company reported revenue of €5.1 billion in the three months to end-June, 6.7% higher than a year ago, as […]
Read moreAugust 1, 2014 8:56 am
Gold futures traded slightly higher during early hours in Europe today, ahead of a key report on US payrolls. The precious metal endured pressure from a number of economic readings this week, while battles in Gaza and developments in Ukraine offered some background support. Gold futures for delivery in December, the most traded gold contract […]
Read moreAugust 1, 2014 7:37 am
Société Générale SA, Frances second-largest bank by market value, opened slightly higher today in Paris, after reporting robust quarterly earnings, showcasing a drop in revenue was offset by sharply lower costs of risk, allowing for a rise in profit. The groups income for the second quarter of 2014 was 3.7% lower on an annual basis […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2014 2:53 pm
Natural gas futures soared after the US posted weekly storage readings today. The build was almost double the average, though lower than expected, and induced enough bullish sentiment to lift the fuel 2% and off the 8.1/2-month low reached earlier. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, natural gas for delivery in September added 1.72% by […]
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