Loonie loses ground on weaker commodities – CTV.ca CBC.ca Loonie loses ground on weaker commoditiesCTV.caThe note said "the prices of gold and silver are obvious beneficiaries of the increasing worries about US government," but added that other commodities have also held up better than expected. "Nonetheless, with the exception of precious metals, …Canadian dollar moves [...]
Continue reading …Commodities markets summary – Sydney Morning Herald Commodities markets summarySydney Morning HeraldThe dollar rose against a basket of currencies, making dollar-priced commodities costlier for holders of other currencies. Demand prospects dimmed after data showed new orders for long-lasting US manufactured goods fell in June and a gauge of business …and more »
Continue reading …Commodities Finish Lower as Gold, Crude Oil Slip While Dollar Strengthens – NASDAQ
July 27, 2011 No CommentCommodities Finish Lower as Gold, Crude Oil Slip While Dollar Strengthens – NASDAQ Commodities Finish Lower as Gold, Crude Oil Slip While Dollar StrengthensNASDAQCommodities finished trading lower as both gold and crude oil futures slipped while the dollar gained strength against foreign currencies. Light, sweet crude oil for September delivery finished down 2.2% to $ [...]
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open flat; debt woes offset soaring gold – Reuters Globe and Mail CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open flat; debt woes offset soaring goldReutersJuly 27 (Reuters) – Toronto's main stock index looked set to open little changed on Wednesday as a jump in the price of gold and some other commodities was offset by [...]
Continue reading …Stocks, Commodities Fall on Durable Goods Decrease, Debt Ceiling – San Francisco Chronicle
July 27, 2011 No CommentStocks, Commodities Fall on Durable Goods Decrease, Debt Ceiling – San Francisco Chronicle Stocks, Commodities Fall on Durable Goods Decrease, Debt CeilingSan Francisco ChronicleJuly 27 (Bloomberg) — Stocks and commodities slid as an unexpected drop in durable-goods orders spurred concern the US economy is weakening as a stalemate over the debt ceiling pushed the government [...]
Continue reading …Commodities markets summary – The Age Commodities markets summaryThe AgeOil prices slipped as markets fretted over a US political impasse that is blocking the crucial lifting of the country's borrowing cap. New York's main contract, West Texas Intermediate light sweet crude for September delivery, finished the day at …Commodities markets summarySydney Morning Heraldall 11 news [...]
Continue reading …What is driving the price of commodities and the price of food? – CattleNetwork.com
July 27, 2011 No CommentWhat is driving the price of commodities and the price of food? – CattleNetwork.com What is driving the price of commodities and the price of food?CattleNetwork.comFood and feed supply and price pressures might be relieved with changes in agricultural policy that remove subsides for using commodities and replacing them with policies that promote more production.and [...]
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Gold hits record as US debt fears deepen – Economic Times Globe and Mail Gold hits record as US debt fears deepenEconomic TimesThat is reflected in gold prices and people are positioning themselves for a worst-case scenario," said Georgette Boele, head of forex and commodities research atABN Amro. Bullion has gained more than 8 per [...]
Continue reading …U.S. Commodities Day Ahead: Gold Surges to Record, Corn Drops – Bloomberg U.S. Commodities Day Ahead: Gold Surges to Record, Corn DropsBloombergGold, which rose to a record in dollar terms today, may advance to 1020 pounds ($ 1676) an ounce in the next two to three weeks, Dennis Gartman, the economist who correctly forecast 2008's [...]
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TSX May Open Flat Amid Mixed Commodities, US Debt Worries – Canadian Commentary – RTT News
July 27, 2011 No CommentTSX May Open Flat Amid Mixed Commodities, US Debt Worries – Canadian Commentary – RTT News TSX May Open Flat Amid Mixed Commodities, US Debt Worries – Canadian CommentaryRTT NewsAfter falling for the past two sessions, stocks may struggle for direction amid mixed cues from the commodities market. While Asian markets ended mixed overnight, European [...]
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