Most commodities rose Tuesday as decline in USD resumed. WTI crude oil jumped +2.6% to 71.65 while Brent crude gained +2.7% to 70.53. Others in the energy complex also advanced with heating…
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Oil Dropped Below 70 amid Weakness in China’s Diesel Demand
Broad-based decline was seen in commodity prices amid recovery in USD. WTI crude oil price dropped -3.2% to settle at 67.71 while Brent crude oil fell -3.7% to 68.69. Product prices plunged…
Profit-taking Seen In Crude & Gold as Recent Rallies Looked Excessive
Crude oil price rose to as high as 73.16 Thursday as driven by better-than-expected US housing starts, initial jobless claims and Philly Fed manufacturing data. However, the gauge ended the day -0.1%…
Oil Price Remains Firm As Strong Stock Market Offers Support
Strong trading momentum in crude oil persists and the benchmark contract rises further to 72.7 in European morning. Investors remain thrilled by the huge draw in crude inventory despite weak fuel demand….
Commodity Prices Strengthen as USD Continues its Slide
Crude oil price rallied +2.2% to settle at 72.51 Wednesday as oil inventory had a huge draw last week and decline in the dollar boosted demand for commodities. Others in the energy…
Gold Price Rockets Amid Higher Inflation Expectations
Gold price extends strength in European morning and rises to as high as 1023.3 amid renewed inflation expectations. Rally in stock markets driven by better-than-expected economic data drag the dollar lower. This…
Crude Oil Rebounded Amid Strong US Eco Data
Crude oil price rebounded strongly Tuesday as OPEC raised oil demand forecasts for 2009 and 2010, US economic data beat market expectations as well as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said that US…
Gold’s Outlook Mixed in Near-term But may Rise to 1100 in 6 Months
Gold price continues hovering around 1000 in European morning but with a soft tone. Near-term outlook is mixed but the dollar remains a crucial determinant. USD recovers against the euro (currently trading…
Weekly Fundamental Outlook for Energies and Metals – Consolidation in Crude Oil will Continue in Coming Months
Commodity prices rose modestly last week amid weakness in USD. Reuters/Jefferies CRB Index added +1.4% while USD Index plunged almost -2% to 76.6, the lowest close in a year. Commodities normally trade…
Weakness in Dollar Spurred Demand for Commodities
Although the US inventory report triggered selloff in crude oil price to as low as 70.86, decline in USD boosted demand for commodities again in afternoon session. The WTI October contract added…