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Natural gas trading outlook: futures headed for a second weekly loss after impressive gains for US inventories

May 23, 2014 9:24 am
Natural gas futures were set for another weekly loss during early trading in Europe today. Yesterday the Energy Information Administration (EIA) weekly report revealed natgas stockpiles gained 106 billion cubic feet, exceeding expectations and recording the highest injection since last June. Weather reports project warmer weather over the US next week. Front month natural gas […] Read more

Commodities trading outlook: crude oil and natural gas futures

May 22, 2014 1:29 pm
WTI futures were stable today, while Brent futures were supported by battles in Ukraine. Earlier, a bullish factory report from China boosted positive sentiment for the world’s second oil consumer. However, prices could hardly go further upwards, after the US weekly inventories report lifted prices to what some analysts called “preposterous levels” yesterday. Meanwhile, natural […] Read more

Commodities trading outlook: gold, silver and copper futures

May 22, 2014 12:46 pm
Precious metals received ample support from the crisis in Ukraine today. Yesterday the detailed report of the Federal Reserve’s April meeting offered strong backing for US stocks, lowering the investment appeal of gold and silver. Assets at the SPDR recorded a new six-year low on Wednesday. Meanwhile, copper futures gained, as China reported a better-than-expected […] Read more

Gold and silver trading outlook: futures add some after strong gains for US stocks yesterday put pressure

May 22, 2014 8:31 am
Precious metals received limited support early today, as India reported easing of import limitations. Yesterday the detailed report of the Federal Reserves April meeting offered generous support for US stocks, pressuring gold and silver. Assets at the SPDR recorded a new six-year low on Wednesday, signaling the diminishing investor interest in havens. Elsewhere, Ukraine is […] Read more

Crude oil trading outlook: futures steady after sizable gains on US supplies yesterday; China factory data

May 22, 2014 7:01 am
Crude oil futures were stable during early trading in Europe today. A bullish factory report from China boosted positive sentiment for the worlds second oil consumer. However, prices could hardly go further upwards, after the US weekly inventories report lifted prices to what some analysts called “preposterous levels” yesterday. Elsewhere, Ukraine is preparing for the […] Read more

Commodities trading outlook: crude oil and natural gas futures

May 21, 2014 3:04 pm
Crude oil futures received generous support from a bullish report on inventories in the US. Stockpiles were reported to have dropped some 8 million barrels. Elsewhere, Ukraine saw further confrontations on Tuesday, when the country’s richest man urged for peace and unity ahead of the presidential election on May 25. Meanwhile, natural gas futures orbited […] Read more

Commodities trading outlook: gold, silver and copper futures

May 21, 2014 1:44 pm
Precious metals were pressured during trading in Europe today, ahead of Fed’s minutes release. Assets at the SPDR dropped to a five-year low on Tuesday. Elsewhere, Ukraine saw further confrontations on Tuesday. Meanwhile, copper futures dropped on profit-taking and construction outlooks in top-consumer China, ahead of factory data from China and housing reports from the […] Read more