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FRX: Indian Rupee Weakens on Forecasts of Widening Account Deficit
  04 Jan 18:58
 
The Indian rupee fell against the US dollar today on worries that the country’s current-account deficit may widen...
 
BS: Dollar Rises a Second Day Versus Yen on U.S. Recovery Signs
  04 Jan 18:57
 
Jan...
 
WSJ: Euro Surges Vs Yen, Swiss Franc On Improved Sentiment
  04 Jan 18:56
 
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--The euro surged higher against the Japanese yen and Swiss franc Tuesday as a buoyant start-of-year tone led investors away from traditional safe harbors into higher-yielding assets...
 
FRX: Oil near 27-mth peak; US crude stocks seen falling-UPDATE 4
  04 Jan 18:56
 
* UK adds to strong manufacturing data around the world

* Natural disasters spur commodities rally

* Coming Up: API weekly oil inventory report; 2130 GMT

(Adds comments, updates prices)

By Alejandro Barbajosa and Dmitry Zhdannikov

SINGAPORE/LONDON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Oil hovered near its highest price levels in more than two years on accelerating manufacturing activity in developed economies and expectations that U...
 
TH: Further price hikes for commodities tipped
  04 Jan 18:55
 
COMMODITY markets have started 2011 strongly, with support from investors banking on continuing China-inspired growth, supply concerns...
 
RTTN: Gold Slips Back Near $1,400
  04 Jan 18:24
 
(RTTNews) - The price of gold was moving down for the first time in three sessions Tuesday morning amid mixed U...
 
ZW: Euro gains ground against dollar
  04 Jan 18:14
 
LONDON, Jan 04, 2011 (AFP) - The euro climbed against the dollar on Tuesday as investors digested rising eurozone inflation and upbeat German unemployment data, and flocked to risky assets after the holiday break, dealers said...
 
KL: Copper price in London at record high
  04 Jan 18:12
 
The price of copper has entered 2011 at a record high...
 
ENM: Silver prices present a cautious trade
  04 Jan 18:07
 
Silver prices are unchanged on a day to day basis at $30...
 
MW: European stocks extend gains for 2011
  04 Jan 17:54
 
Banks, BP among strongest risers; BMW shares slip


By Simon Kennedy, MarketWatch
LONDON (MarketWatch) — European equity markets moved higher Tuesday, led by sharp gains for many U...
 
DY: Dollar Mixed Vs. Rivals As Upbeat Data Boosts Sentiment
  04 Jan 17:53
 
Forex Pros – The U...
 
PR: Gold Resource pays sixth consecutive monthly dividend
  04 Jan 17:49
 
Emerging low cost gold producer Gold Resource Corporation (AMEX:GORO) confirmed this morning that it would pay another dividend to loyal shareholders on January 28th, 2011...
 
SF: Treasuries Hold Loss as Stocks Climb, Data to Show Factory Gains
  04 Jan 12:52
 
Jan...
 
ECM: Nikkei ends at highest level since mid-May
  04 Jan 12:52
 
TOKYO: Japanese shares marked their highest close since May, rising 1...
 
ED: Gas price rallies
  04 Jan 12:51
 

Natural gas futures rose to a five-month high on forecasts of colder-than-normal weather that may spark greater demand for the heating fuel...
 
ECM: Australian dollar slips from peaks, undercut by floods
  04 Jan 12:50
 
SYDNEY: The Australian dollar shed some of its recent hefty gains on Tuesday as economically damaging floods provided an excuse for profit-taking, though upbeat global data and strong commodity prices should limit the pullback...
 
BK: Oil hovered near the highest price levels in more than two years
  04 Jan 12:49
 
Oil hovered near the highest price levels in more than two years, as accelerating manufacturing activity in industrialised economies and winter weather fanned expectations that U...
 
BLBG: Gold May Gain on Rising Investor Demand for Alternative Asset
  04 Jan 12:49
 
Gold, trading little changed, may climb on increased demand for an alternative asset as central banks including the U...
 
MY: Rupee weakens tracking dlr rise; shares eyed
  04 Jan 12:48
 
The rupee weakened on Tuesday after an early rise as traders covered short positions in the dollar, tracking a reversal in stock market gains and in line with a broadly strong US unit overseas...
 
BLBG: Oil Trades Near 27-Month High as Economic Recovery May Boost Energy Demand
  04 Jan 12:48
 
Oil traded near a 27-month high after growth in U...
 
SMH: Asian shares off to a strong start
  04 Jan 12:47
 
Asian stocks advanced on Tuesday and oil hovered near a 27-month high, supported by US data suggesting a recovery in the world\'s biggest economy was gathering momentum...
 
BS: Copper’s rise gives miners a boost on JSE
  04 Jan 12:47
 
Metal reaches record high as global recovery awakens concerns about supply


LARGE diversified mining companies and smaller pure-play copper companies turned in a strong performance on Monday when the price of the metal scaled new highs over concerns about supply matching demand and continuing buying...
 
BLBG: Rubber Futures Advance to Record as U.S. Production Raises Demand Outlook
  04 Jan 12:46
 
Rubber futures advanced to a record after data showed manufacturing in the U...
 
BLBG: Treasuries Hold Decline as Stocks Climb, U.S. Report to Show Factory Gains
  04 Jan 12:46
 
Treasuries held declines as stocks gained and economists said a report today will show improvement at U...
 
BLBG: Soybeans Advance on Concern Dry Weather in South America May Cut Supplies
  04 Jan 12:44
 
Soybeans advanced in Chicago on speculation yesterday’s decline will lure importers and investors amid concerns supply will tighten as dry weather hurt crops in Brazil and Argentina...
 
BLBG: Japanese Stocks Gain on Improving U.S. Outlook
  04 Jan 12:43
 
Japanese stocks gained to more than a seven-month high, as expansion in U...
 
MW: Japan stocks get help from U.S. gains, weaker yen
  04 Jan 12:42
 
By Michael Kitchen
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Japanese stocks opened solidly higher Tuesday, with overnight U...
 
MW: Japan's industry outlook reportedly gloomy
  04 Jan 12:42
 
By John Letzing
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Japan\'s major industries are faced with a gloomy current quarter, due to the expiry of government stimulus measures, weak demand and other factors, according to a report published Tuesday...
 
RTRS: Australia commodity index jumps to record in Dec
  04 Jan 12:41
 
Jan 4 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of Australia\'s (RBA) index of commodity prices climbed 3...
 
BLBG: Dollar Rises a Second Day Versus Yen on Signs on Momentum in U.S. Recovery
  04 Jan 12:40
 
The dollar rose for a second day against the yen before a report that may show orders placed with U...
 
BLBG: Natural Gas Climbs in New York on Forecasts of Below-Normal Temperatures
  03 Jan 19:50
 
Natural gas futures rose to a three- week high on forecasts of colder-than-normal weather that may spark greater demand for the heating fuel...
 
MW: Europe stocks push higher at start of 2011
  03 Jan 19:50
 
Fiat splits; Porsche rallies on lawsuit dismissal from last week


By Barbara Kollmeyer, MarketWatch
MADRID (MarketWatch) — European stocks markets kicked off the first trading day of 2011 on a stronger footing, as optimism over global growth lifted auto stocks such as Volkswagen and Peugeot...
 
BLBG: German Bonds Gain as Investors Seek Safest Assets on Public Debt Concerns
  03 Jan 19:49
 
German two-year notes rose on the first trading day of the year as investors sought the relative safety of fixed-income assets amid concern some governments will struggle to raise funds as the region’s debt crisis deepens...
 
MW: Gold, copper give up gains
  03 Jan 19:48
 
By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Gold, copper and other metal futures gave up gains in thin trading Monday as several global markets, including Japan and the U...
 
BLBG: Euro Falls Versus Dollar on Concern Sovereign-Debt Crisis to Stall Funding
  03 Jan 19:46
 
The euro declined against the dollar for the first time in four days on concern the region’s debt crisis will hamper efforts by governments and banks to raise funds this year...
 
BL: Eurozone sees manufacturing growth
  03 Jan 19:44
 
The eurozone enjoyed a pick-up in manufacturing towards the end of last year, a survey has revealed...
 
TOP: Gold Stays Constant, Silver Copper Price Goes Up
  03 Jan 19:43
 
Gold opened the year with an unchanged price at $1,422 an ounce, silver went up to $31...
 
FRX: US Dollar Walks Proud In the New Year
  03 Jan 19:40
 
The US Dollar finished 2010 on a weak note, falling against all G10 currency counterparts in the final week of trading...
 
CH: Oil price rises in European trading on hopes of US recovery
  03 Jan 19:39
 
LONDON : Oil rose in electronic trading in Europe on Monday on expectations that an improving US economy will lead to higher demand for crude in the world\'s biggest oil consumer, analysts said...
 
FV: Crude Oil Bulls Start 2011 on a Positive Note
  03 Jan 19:38
 
We can’t deny the run, crude oil gained 15 percent last year and most analyst who called the bull run in oil prices were spot on...
 
RTRS: NYMEX-Crude starts year up after 2010's 15 pct rise
  03 Jan 19:37
 
* Oil prices keep momentum after 15 pct rise in 2010
* Chinese factory inflation down in Dec, supports oil
* Coming up: ISM manufacturing index data, 10 a...
 
WZ: Gas prices remain stable for start of new year
  03 Jan 19:06
 
TAMPA, Fla...
 
RTTN: Gold Stays Above $1,420 As Dollar Steadies
  03 Jan 19:04
 
(RTTNews) - Gold futures were little changed in subdued dealing Monday morning, staying near last month\'s record highs...
 
MW: Dollar rises before ISM manufacturing data
  03 Jan 19:03
 
By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — The dollar gained ground for the first session in seven Monday, rising before the Institute of Supply Management’s index on U...
 
BLBG: Palm Oil Reaches 33-Month High on Vegetable-Oil Supply Outlook
  03 Jan 19:03
 
Palm oil rose to the highest level in more than 33 months on concern that global supplies of cooking oils will shrink after rains disrupted harvests in Indonesia and Malaysia, the biggest producers of the tropical commodity...
 
COM: MCX Zinc expect to gain on buying sentiments
  03 Jan 19:02
 
AHMEDABAD (Commodity Online): MCX Zinc Jan contract up on fresh buying and dollar weakness, MCX Zinc Jan contract traded positive and settled up at 109...
 
RTTN: Crude Back Above $92 In Quiet Dealing
  03 Jan 19:01
 
(RTTNews) - Crude prices advanced on Monday, edging back above $92 a barrel on the first trading day of 2011...
 
HD: Solid rises for oil, gold in offshore trade
  03 Jan 19:00
 
INVESTORS might be blessed with a positive first day\'s trading for 2011 thanks to strong demand for commodities in offshore trade and gains made in Asia...
 
NB: Gold buying in India continues unabated
  03 Jan 18:59
 
It is time to bet on the yellow metal...
 
IBT: Silver & PGMs Poised for Another Strong Year
  03 Jan 18:59
 
Commodities performed well in 2010 with silver being the best performing commodity and precious metals being the best performing sector/complex...
 
GD: Silver and Copper Soar, Gold Firm
  03 Jan 18:58
 
After soaring 29...
 
BLBG: Crude Advances to 27-Month High on Bets Economic Recovery May Boost Demand
  03 Jan 18:57
 
Oil rose to its highest price in 27 months on speculation the U...
 
MW: Dollar rises before ISM manufacturing data
  03 Jan 18:56
 
By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — The dollar gained ground for the first session in seven Monday, rising before the Institute of Supply Management’s index on U...
 
DY: Asian markets rise on first trading day of 2011
  03 Jan 18:55
 
ASIAN stocks made a strong 2011 start on Monday as traders looked forward to a healthy year ahead, although several major markets were closed for public holidays...
 
DY: Oil up in Asia on demand hopes
  03 Jan 18:52
 
OIL rose in Asian trade yesterday on expectations that an improving US economy will lead to higher demand for crude, analysts said...
 
WSJ: Futures Gain On Economic Optimism
  03 Jan 18:51
 
By BARBARA KOLLMEYER

U...
 
MW: Gold turns up, copper gains 1%
  03 Jan 18:50
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Gold, copper and other metal futures rose in trading on Monday, before the U...
 
BS: Gold May Gain in New York as Debt Woes Spur Demand; Silver Rises
  03 Jan 18:49
 
Jan...
 
MW: Dollar General adding 6,000 workers in 2011
  03 Jan 18:49
 
By Steve Gelsi
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Dollar General Corp...
 
BS: Dollar Gain on Growth Outlook; Copper Climbs to Record
  03 Jan 16:37
 
Jan...
 
COM: Base Metals to shine on strong global demand
  03 Jan 16:36
 
Base Metal prices ended the last day of the year on stronger note...
 
BLBG: Oil Rises to Near 27-Month High on Bets Economic Recovery May Boost Demand
  03 Jan 16:34
 
Oil rose to trade near the highest in 27 months on speculation the U...
 
COM: Lead Futures hit seven-week high eyeing positive global trends
  03 Jan 16:33
 
AHMEDABAD (Commodity Online): Lead jumped to a seven week high at Indian’s Multi Commodity Exchange, extending a second annual advance, on speculation that supply will lag behind demand as the global economic recovery gathers pace...
 
FRX: US Dollar Walk Proud In the New Year
  03 Jan 16:22
 
The US Dollar finished 2010 on a weak note, falling against all G10 currency counterparts in the final week of trading...
 
RTTN: Euro Slightly Off Asian Session's Low Against Majors
  03 Jan 16:19
 
(RTTNews) - The euro that declined against other major currencies in Asian deals on Monday recovered slightly during early European session as traders were cheered amid encouraging manufacturing PMI reports from the major European economies...
 
BLBG: Canadian Dollar Gains to Strongest Level Since 2008 as Commodities Advance
  03 Jan 16:19
 
Canada’s dollar reached its strongest level in 2 1/2 years versus the greenback, capping a second straight annual advance, as oil at a 26-month high burnished the allure of currencies tied to global growth...
 
SMR: Dollar begins 2011 broadly higher vs. rivals
  03 Jan 16:17
 
Forex Pros – The U...
 
RTTN: Pound Declines Against Major Rivals
  03 Jan 16:17
 
(RTTNews) - The British currency traded lower against major currencies during early European deals on Monday...
 
BLBG: Euro Falls Most in Two Weeks on Concern Debt Crisis to Hamper Fund Raising
  03 Jan 16:02
 
The euro fell by the most in more than two weeks against the dollar amid concern the region’s lingering debt crisis will hamper efforts by governments and banks to raise funds...
 
CNN: Dollar could face wild ride in 2011
  03 Jan 16:01
 
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- If the past 365 days are any indication, 2011 could be a wild ride for the U...
 
BLBG: Gold May Increase Next Week on Demand for Wealth Protection, Survey Shows
  03 Jan 16:00
 

Gold, set for a 10th consecutive annual gain, may advance as investors seek a protection of wealth and alternative to currencies, a survey found...
 
BLBG: Palm Oil Gains to 33-Month High on Concern Cooking Oil Supplies to Decline
  03 Jan 15:59
 
Palm oil rose to the highest level in more than 33 months on concern that global supplies of cooking oils will shrink after rains disrupted harvests in Indonesia and Malaysia, the biggest producers of the tropical commodity...
 
BLBG: Hong Kong Share Trading at Record on China Policy Concern, IPOs
  03 Jan 15:58
 
A record number of shares traded on the Hong Kong stock exchange in 2010 after the city completed its biggest year for initial public offerings, and as concern about China’s anti-inflation policies prompted an increase in short-term trading...
 
BLBG: Singapore Economy Rebounds on Manufacturing Surge
  03 Jan 15:57
 
Singapore’s growth rebounded last quarter as manufacturing surged, capping the biggest annual increase in output since independence in 1965...
 
BLBG: U.S. Yield Spreads Fall Below Rest of the World
  03 Jan 15:55
 
For the first time on record, investors are demanding a smaller premium to own U...
 
BLBG: Dollar, Stocks Advance on Growth Outlook; Copper Hits Record
  03 Jan 15:54
 
The dollar strengthened, Asian and European stocks rose and copper climbed to a record on optimism an economic recovery will be sustained in the U...
 
MW: Europe markets kick off new year with gains
  03 Jan 15:54
 
By Barbara Kollmeyer

MADRID (MarketWatch) -- European stock markets opened higher on Monday, the first trading day of the new year, with auto stocks and banks contributing to the positive tone...
 
BLBG: Gold May Increase Next Week on Demand for Wealth Protection, Survey Shows
  03 Jan 11:59
 
Gold, set for a 10th consecutive annual gain, may advance as investors seek a protection of wealth and alternative to currencies, a survey found...
 
BLBG: Wheat Futures in Chicago Gain by as Much as 0.8%; Soybeans Decline by 0.6%
  03 Jan 11:59
 
Wheat futures in Chicago gained as much as 0...
 
SKY: Dollar starts new year firm
  03 Jan 11:57
 
The Australian dollar has started the new year firmer after hitting a post-float high in the early hours of 2011...
 
BLBG: Wheat Advances as Dry Weather in U.S. Threatens to Hurt Crops; Corn Drops
  03 Jan 11:56
 
Wheat futures advanced, extending last year’s jump, as dry weather may hurt the crop in the U...
 
BLBG: Euro Falls Most in Two Weeks on Concern Debt Crisis to Hamper Fund Raising
  03 Jan 11:56
 
The euro fell by the most in two weeks against the dollar amid concern the region’s lingering debt crisis will hamper efforts by governments and banks to raise funds...
 
BLBG: Palm Oil Gains to 33-Month High on Concern Cooking Oil Supplies to Decline
  03 Jan 11:55
 
Palm oil rose to the highest level in more than 33 months on concern that global supplies of cooking oils will shrink after rains disrupted harvests in Indonesia and Malaysia, the biggest producers of the tropical commodity...
 
BLBG: Gold Drops as 10th Annual Gain Prompts Investor Selling; Silver Also Fall
  03 Jan 11:53
 
Gold declined after last year’s rally, the 10th annual advance, prompted some investors to sell, and as demand dropped on a strengthening dollar...
 
JU: Natural gas leak found on city’s north side
  03 Jan 11:52
 
RACINE — A missing cap from a gas line led to a natural gas leak on the city’s north side Sunday afternoon...
 
BLBG: Copper Gains to Record For Third Straight Session on Tight Supply Concern
  03 Jan 11:52
 
Copper jumped to a record in New York, extending a second annual advance, on speculation that supply will lag behind demand as the global economic recovery gathers pace...
 
MW: Three deadly sins of the euro protagonists
  03 Jan 11:49
 
Commentary: Much burden-sharing lies ahead


By David Marsh, MarketWatch
BERLIN (MarketWatch) — André Szász, long-time board member of the Dutch central bank responsible for international monetary affairs, has witnessed all the major ups and downs of European money during a career that started in the 1970s...
 
MY: Rupee little moved; shares, dollar watched
  03 Jan 11:47
 

The rupee treaded water on Monday as a broad rise in the dollar against major currencies was offset by gains in shares and other Asian peers...
 
AFP: Oil rises close to $92, near 2-year high
  03 Jan 11:47
 
SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices rose to near $92 a barrel Monday in Asia as traders mulled how high crude can go before it sparks inflation that slows demand and the global economic recovery...
 
DY: Crude Oil Grinds Higher on Outlook, Gold Edges Lower After 30% Gain in 2010
  03 Jan 11:45
 
Commentary: Crude oil is kicking off the new year on a positive note, with WTI rising close to $92 and Brent surpassing $95 in overnight trade...
 
MW: Commodities are hot again
  03 Jan 11:43
 
Commentary: History repeats itself, watch the buy signals


By Michael Kahn
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Deflation may be the talk of the town, but don’t tell that to the commodities markets...
 
BLBG: Singapore Economy Rebounds on Manufacturing Surge
  03 Jan 11:43
 
Singapore’s growth rebounded last quarter as manufacturing surged, capping the biggest annual increase in output since independence in 1965...
 
FU: Commodities Carry Extreme Highs Into New Year
  03 Jan 11:41
 
What is going to be the story of 2011? As we head into the New Year many commodity charts are sitting at, let’s just say extreme highs...
 
BLBG: Corn, Soybeans Climb, Capping Best Second-Half Performance in Five Decades
  01 Jan 11:33
 
Corn and soybeans rose, capping their best second-half performances in at least five decades, as stockpiles tumbled and adverse weather threatened crops in South America...
 
BLBG: Sugar Gains for Third Straight Year; Coffee Jumps 77% in 2010, Cocoa Falls
  01 Jan 11:32
 
Sugar futures jumped 5...
 
BLBG: Oil Surges to Highest Year-End Price Since 2007 on Dollar
  01 Jan 11:32
 
Oil surged to its highest year-end price since 2007 as the dollar weakened and gasoline and heating oil futures climbed...
 
BLBG: Commodities Beat Stocks, Bonds, Dollar in 2010
  01 Jan 11:31
 
Commodities led gains last year as stocks, bonds, the dollar and raw materials rose together for the time since 2005 after the global economic recovery proved resilient...
 
BR: Copper wraps 2010 with run of records
  01 Jan 11:31
 
LONDON (January 01, 2011) : Copper jumped 2 percent on Friday to end 2010 at a record high, with analysts pointing to undimmed demand from China and the prospect of fresh fund investment beckoning further gains in the year ahead...
 
COM: New York crude rises 15%, Brent crude 22% last year
  01 Jan 11:21
 

NEW YORK (Commodity Online) : World oil prices are all set to break the $100 mark early in 2011 after rising more than 12 percent last year buoyed by rising hopes for stronger global demand, analysts said...
 
TH: Rupee remains steady
  01 Jan 11:18
 
KARACHI: The rupee remained steady against the dollar on the last trading day of 2010 as traders show reluctance to grab the falling greenback, dealers said on Friday...
 
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