Archive for January 2012
Japan Futures, Australia Shares Fall as U.S. Confidence Unexpectedly Drops
Japanese stock futures and Australian equities edged lower after U.S. consumer confidence trailed economists’ projections and home prices fell more than expected, dimming the earnings outlook for Asian exporters. Read the rest of this entry »
Aust bond prices rise a data disappoints
The Australian bond prices rose after recent economic data raised doubts about global economic growth.At 0830 AEDT on Wednesday, the December 10-year bond futures contract was trading at 96.270 (implying ... Read the rest of this entry »
Grain, livestock futures rise
Grains futures rose Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.Wheat for March delivery jumped 21.25 cents to $6.66 a bushel; March corn rose 7.25 cents to $6.39 a bushel; March oats rose 6 cents to $2.98 a ... Read the rest of this entry »
Gold Futures Post 11.1% Monthly Gain, Best Since August
Gold futures finished in positive territory on Tuesday, but finished well off their highs as the U.S. dollar rebounded against a basket of foreign currencies. Read the rest of this entry »
OIL FUTURES: Crude Settles -30 Cents At $98.48/Bbl; Inventory Rise Expected
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Comex Gold Ends Firmer, At Bullish Monthly High Close
(Kitco News) ? Comex April gold futures prices ended the U.S. day session modestly higher Tuesday, with prices hitting a fresh seven-week high and closing at a technically bullish monthly high close. The bulls enjoyed a very good month of January. The bulls still have good upside near-term technical momentum on their side. April gold ... Read the rest of this entry »
OIL FUTURES: Crude Cuts Gains As Dollar Rises, Equities Drop
OIL FUTURES: Crude Cuts Gains As Dollar Rises, Equities Drop Read the rest of this entry »
Comex Gold Higher, At 7-Week High; Bulls Have Technical Power
() ? Comex April gold futures prices are trading modestly higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday, with prices hitting a fresh seven-week high overnight. The bulls have gained near-term upside technical momentum recently, and the precious yellow metal is now poised to produce a technically bullish monthly high close Tuesday???the last trading day of the ... Read the rest of this entry »
OIL FUTURES: Crude 2% Higher As EU Moves To Agree Bailout Fund
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NewsWatch: U.S. stock futures point higher on Europe
U.S. stock futures point to a higher start for Wall Street amid an agreement to enshrine tougher budget rules and signs of progress in Greek debt talks. Read the rest of this entry »