July 16, 2014 2:37 pm
WTI and Brent futures were higher during afternoon trade in Europe today, as the EIA posted the weekly US oil report. Meanwhile, natural gas futures were higher, after another sizable daily loss on Tuesday. West Texas Intermediate futures for settlement in August traded for $100.69 per barrel at 14:35 GMT on the New York Mercantile […]
Read moreJuly 16, 2014 11:57 am
Gold futures were steady during midday trade in Europe today, while silver dropped. Fed Chair Janet Yellen spoke before Congress yesterday, and her remarks lifted the dollar, pressuring havens. Meanwhile, copper futures were lower, despite encouraging China data. Gold futures for delivery in August traded for $1 298.3 per troy ounce at 11:56 GMT on […]
Read moreJuly 16, 2014 8:27 am
Natural gas futures were orbiting last sessions close during early trade in Europe today. The blue fuel logged another sizable daily loss yesterday, as weather over highly populated areas in the US cools and record output from shale extraction was reported. Front month natural gas futures, due in August, were up 0.12% at the New […]
Read moreJuly 16, 2014 7:22 am
Gold futures were steady during early trade in Europe today, after sizable losses so far this week. Yellen testified the Feds stance on stimulus and a possible rate hike before lawmakers yesterday, boosting sentiment for the US dollar. Gold futures for delivery in August traded for $1 298.0 per troy ounce at 7:21 GMT on […]
Read moreJuly 16, 2014 6:22 am
WTI and Brent futures were climbing during early trade in Europe today. A private survey suggested crude stocks dropped a sizable chunk last week, ahead of the official EIA report later today. Elsewhere, China posted some encouraging economic data, supporting contracts. West Texas Intermediate futures for settlement in August traded for $100.42 per barrel at […]
Read moreJuly 15, 2014 1:46 pm
WTI and Brent futures were lower during midday trade in Europe today, ahead of readings on US oil inventories. Fresh fighting was reported in Libya, as the government suggested foreign peacekeepers be brought in. Meanwhile, natural gas futures reversed earlier losses to stand neutral, after reaching a six-month low on Monday. West Texas Intermediate futures […]
Read moreJuly 15, 2014 1:25 pm
Gold and silver futures were slightly higher during midday trade in Europe today, ahead of highly anticipated Yellen speech. Meanwhile, copper futures were lower. Gold futures for delivery in August traded for $1 309.1 per troy ounce at 13:22 GMT on the COMEX in New York today, up 0.18%. Daily high and low stood at […]
Read moreJuly 15, 2014 12:08 pm
Wheat, corn and soybeans futures were lower during midday trade in Europe today. All grains totaled near 20% losses for the past three weeks, after the US posted improving crops progress, adding to bearish sentiment. Weather patterns project a relatively cool week for the Midwest, slowing developing crops, with some warming later on. Soil moisture […]
Read moreJuly 15, 2014 9:22 am
Natural gas futures were lower during early trade in Europe today. Cool US weather, coupled with booming shale gas production is pressuring prices ahead of the EIA weekly report on Thursday. Front month natural gas futures, due in August, dropped 0.55% at the New York Mercantile Exchange to trade for $4.124 per million British thermal […]
Read moreJuly 15, 2014 8:28 am
Gold futures were slightly higher during early trade in Europe today. Monday saw massive losses for the precious metal, as traders look ahead to US retail sales later today. SPDR assets surged on Monday, while stocks also gained. Gold futures for delivery in August traded for $1 309.4 per troy ounce at 8:25 GMT on […]
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