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Oil Drops In New York As Europe Concern Weighs On Demand Outlook
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- Published on Friday, 06 July 2012 01:13
- Written by Bloomberg.com
Oil dropped a second day in New York, trimming a weekly gain, on speculation Europe’s economy will weaken, threatening global growth and demand for raw materials.
France Poised to Beat U.S. in Wheat Exports After Drought
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- Published on Tuesday, 03 July 2012 14:07
- Written by Bloomberg.com
U.S. farmers, the biggest wheat shippers, are poised to lose their advantage over French growers in export markets after the worst Midwest drought in more than a decade wilted grain crops and drove prices to a 10-month high.
Oil Drops After Biggest Gain in Six Weeks on Outlook for Supply
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- Published on Tuesday, 03 April 2012 02:30
- Written by Bloomberg.com
Oil dropped after the biggest gain in six weeks as a forecast for rising inventories in the U.S., the world’s biggest consumer of crude, signaled fuel demand may be faltering.
Gold Climbs on Speculation Central Banks to Spur Growth
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- Published on Tuesday, 03 July 2012 13:56
- Written by Bloomberg.com
Gold climbed to the highest price in almost two weeks amid speculation that central banks will take more action to spur growth, boosting demand for the metal as an inflation hedge.
Gold Advances for Second Day After ETP Holdings Increase to All-Time High
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- Published on Thursday, 08 March 2012 08:23
- Written by Bloomberg.com
Gold climbed for a second day as record bullion holdings in exchange-traded products signaled stronger investor demand, while Greece’s progress toward a second bailout boosted the appeal of equities and commodities.
Gold Climbs Above $1,600 As Economic Data Lift Easing Prospects
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- Published on Tuesday, 03 July 2012 09:17
- Written by Bloomberg.com
Gold advanced, trading above $1,600 an ounce, as global manufacturing data boosted prospects of further stimulus by central banks from the U.S. to China to spur growth, increasing demand for bullion as a haven.
Oil Rises for a Second Day on Signs Sanctions Against Iran Cutting Supply
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- Published on Thursday, 08 March 2012 08:15
- Written by Bloomberg.com
Oil rose for a second day in New York on signs that sanctions on Iran are succeeding in cutting the nation’s crude exports.
Oil Falls as Biggest Gain Since 2009 Prompts Selling on Europe
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- Published on Monday, 02 July 2012 07:22
- Written by Super User
Oil fell in New York as investors sold contracts to profit from the biggest price surge in three years before reports today that may signal Europe’s economic slump is deepening.
Oil prices continued to rise to a nine-month high
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- Published on Thursday, 23 February 2012 07:51
- Written by News Editor
Key news
•Stock markets and bond yields lower on slightly softer European PMI and a cautious view on Greece.
•Oil prices continued to rise to a nine-month high.
•Germany fights increase of EU bailout fund, while G20 likely to increase pressure for higher EU firewall.
•Obama and Romney present rivalling tax plans.
Gold Traders Extend Bullish Streak As Debt Crisis Deepens
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- Published on Friday, 29 June 2012 02:05
- Written by Bloomberg.com
Gold traders are bullish for a sixth week on speculation that Europe’s debt crisis will boost demand from investors seeking to protect their wealth and drive prices higher after the biggest quarterly slump in eight years.
U.S. Stock Futures Drop on Europe, China
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 13:02
- Written by Bloomberg.com
U.S. stock futures dropped as a gauge of euro-area manufacturing and services unexpectedly fell in February and China’s factory output shrank for the fourth month.
Gold Traders Bearish for First Time in 2012: Commodities
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- Published on Thursday, 05 April 2012 01:09
- Written by Bloomberg.com
Gold traders are bearish for the first time this year after the Federal Reserve signaled it may refrain from more monetary stimulus and jewelers in India, the world’s biggest bullion market, shut to protest a new tax.
U.S. Stock-Index Futures Rise After Greek Deal
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 12:39
- Written by Bloomberg.com
U.S. stock-index futures advanced, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will extend last week’s gain, after Greece won a second bailout to avoid default.
Home Depot Inc. climbed in early New York trading after profit beat analyst estimates. Corning Inc. (GLW) climbed in Germany after a report said its business plans will lead to an increase in the share price.
Oil Falls a Second Day on Supply as Fed May Halt Stimulus
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- Published on Wednesday, 04 April 2012 12:39
- Written by Bloomberg.com
Oil dropped for a second day amid rising crude stockpiles and speculation the Federal Reserve may refrain from more monetary stimulus to boost the U.S. economy.
BRIC Countries Remain Susceptible To Potential Global Crisis: Maplecroft
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- Published on Monday, 20 February 2012 08:46
- Written by RTT News
World's emerging economies Brazil, Russia, India and China continue to remain susceptible to potential global troubles, a survey by risk consultancy Maplecroft showed Monday.
The firm said that the capacity of the BRIC countries to withstand shocks from global risks has not improved over the course of the last four years, despite recording strong economic performance.
Gold Falls for Second Day on Fed Stimulus Stance
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- Published on Wednesday, 04 April 2012 12:34
- Written by Bloomberg.com
Gold dropped to a 12-week low in New York as the dollar strengthened on signs the Federal Reserve may refrain from providing more monetary stimulus for the U.S.
Speculators Boost Bullish Wagers to Highest Since September: Commodities
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- Published on Monday, 20 February 2012 07:05
- Written by Bloomberg.com
Hedge funds increased commodity bets to the highest in almost five months on signs that a rescue plan for Greece and faster U.S. growth will buoy demand as supplies shrink for everything from soybeans to copper.
Oil Falls a Second Day on U.S. Supplies, U.S. Easing Spec
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- Published on Wednesday, 04 April 2012 07:04
- Written by Bloomberg.com
Oil fell for a second day in New York on signs that U.S. crude stockpiles rose and speculation the Federal Reserve may refrain from more monetary stimulus to boost the U.S. economy.