Crude oil pulls back in European session in tandem with drops in stock markets. Slightly worse-than-expected consumer sentiment in the Eurozone drove investors away from higher-yield assets. Currently trading at 77.6, the…
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China Guided Yields Higher Again, Commodities Did Not React
Crude oil trades within a narrow range of 78 and 78.7 in Asian session. Sideways trading is expected to continue until European or even NY sessions when more economic data will be…
Strong China Commodity Demand Can Boost Gold Price as It Increases Inflation Pressure
Gold price stays firm in European morning as the dollar continues to weaken against major currencies. We receive strong trade data from China yesterday but most investors only related strong imports to…
Crude Reverses Gains as China Raises Yield and Weather May Get Warmer
Crude oil reversed gains after failing to test 84 in NY session Monday. The February contract ended the day at 82.52, down -0.3%. Currently trading at 81.9, the decline accelerates as the…
Strong China Imports Pushed Crude Price Higher
Crude oil price rose to as high as 83.67 after China reported strong imports in December. In 2009, robust demand in emerging countries, especially China, was the major driver for energy prices….
Energies Extend Gains as Strong China Trade Drives Sentiment
Crude oil extends rally to 83.95 in European session. Weakness in USD, abnormally cold weather in the Northern hemisphere and strong demand from China are pushing energy prices higher. Oil products also…
Oil Price Rises Above 80 on Better Macro Outlook but Fundamentals will Play a Key Role in 2010
WTI crude oil extends the 8th day of rally above 80 on speculations for growth in energy demand as US weather remains below-normal. The February contract surged to as high as 81.16,…
Energy Prices May Slide Further After Consolidation
Slump in energy prices stabilizes in European session. WTI crude oil recovers to 74 after plunging to as low as 73.53 earlier in the day. Heating oil and RBOB gasoline also edge…
Commodity Prices Generally Lower Ahead of Non-farm Payrolls
World markets generally head lower ahead of release of US non-farm payrolls. WTI crude oil slides for a 3rd consecutive day as investors worry that poor employment data may signal delay in…
Gold and Oil Fall Sharply as Dubai Debt Fear Drives Investors Out of Risks
Commodities drop sharply around the world as markets sentiments are deeply pressured by risk of contagion effect from Dubai debt payment delay request which could trigger second wave in the credit crisis….