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RTRS: TSX may open low on slumping commodity prices
  20 Jan 18:48
 
Jan 20 (Reuters) - Canadian stock futures pointed to a lower open on Thursday as slumping commodity prices would weigh on the resource heavy index...
 
FRX: Dollar mixed vs. rivals ahead of flurry of U.S. data
  20 Jan 18:34
 
Forex Pros – The U...
 
RTRS: Euro edges up on debt hopes, yield advantage
  20 Jan 18:33
 
* Market gives EU leaders time to resolve debt problems

* Euro helped by yield advantage, rising lending rates

* Stellar China GDP stokes rate-tightening speculation

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By Neal Armstrong

LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The euro edged up against the dollar on Thursday on persistent demand from sovereign accounts, while investors gave euro zone officials time to make progress on finding a sustainable solution to its debt crisis...
 
RTRS: Rupee retreats from 7-wk low as shares recover
  20 Jan 18:32
 
(Reuters) - The rupee retreated from its lowest level in 7 weeks on Thursday as a late pull-back in shares and a reversal in the dollar\'s gains versus majors prompted banks to liquidate long positions in the U...
 
BLBG: U.S. Commodities Day Ahead: Copper Declines on China Concerns
  20 Jan 18:23
 
The following are the top stories on metals, agriculture and shipping...
 
MW: Futures drop ahead of earnings, data
  20 Jan 18:22
 
Morgan Stanley due, along with U...
 
RTRS: Gold eases after Chinese data rattles commodities
  20 Jan 18:12
 
* China economy growth quickens, inflation eases
* Physical demand supports gold; silver ETF sees outflow
* Coming up: U...
 
FU: Gold futures drop to 2-day low on China tightening concerns
  20 Jan 14:26
 
Futures Pros – Gold futures snapped three days of gains on Thursday, dropping to a two-day low as concerns that China would introduce further monetary tightening measures dampened demand for the precious metal...
 
RTTN: NZ Dollar Drops To 4-week Low Against Euro
  20 Jan 14:25
 
(RTTNews) - The New Zealand dollar continued its early Asian session\'s declining trend against the currencies of the U...
 
WS: Oil falls to near $91 amid China inflation worries
  20 Jan 14:25
 
BANGKOK -- Oil prices fell to near $91 a barrel Thursday in Asia as Chinese inflation figures suggested authorities need to do more to slow growth and investors awaited a weekly report on U...
 
RTTN: Japanese Market Slips On Weak Wall Street Cues, China Data
  20 Jan 14:24
 
(RTTNews) - The Japanese market ended Thursday\'s trading session in negative territory with moderate losses, in reaction to the weak cues from Wall Street where the major averages ended in negative territory amid heavy selling by traders...
 
BLBG: China's Economic Growth Accelerates, Adding to Rate Pressure
  20 Jan 14:23
 
China’s growth accelerated to a more-than-forecast 9...
 
PK: Export of FCYs other than US dollars allowed
  20 Jan 14:19
 
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Wednesday allowed the export of all foreign currency except US dollar from Pakistan to other countries...
 
DVB: Weak dollar hits Burma aid work
  20 Jan 14:16
 
Falling US dollar prices have meant that domestic NGOs in Burma are unable to carry out infrastructural activities vital to peoples’ wellbeing, the head of a Rangoon-based aid group has warned...
 
MW: Crude-oil futures turn lower, tracking stocks
  19 Jan 21:13
 
By Claudia Assis
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Crude-oil futures turned lower Wednesday as the dollar came off lows and equities traded lower...
 
BS: Gold Revenue Hits US$2.611bn In Nine Months
  19 Jan 21:08
 
Ghana’s revenue from gold mining rose 30 percent to US$2...
 
WSJ: US GAS: Futures Rise On Cold Outlook, Expected Storage Draw
  19 Jan 21:07
 
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Natural gas futures climbed Wednesday on a cold-weather outlook for major gas-heating markets and anticipation of a large weekly decline in gas stockpiles...
 
COM: Comex Gold firmer on faltering US Dollar Index, rallying commodities
  19 Jan 21:05
 
(Kitco News) - Comex gold futures prices are trading modestly higher Wednesday morning, as a wilting U...
 
TW: Dollar drops to a 1-month low against the euro
  19 Jan 21:04
 
The dollar fell to a one-month low against the euro Tuesday as investors believe European officials will soon beef up the region\'s plans for countering its debt crisis...
 
BLBG: Dollar Falls to 2-Month Low Versus Euro on U.S. Economy, Debt-Crisis Views
  19 Jan 21:02
 
The dollar fell to the lowest in almost two months against the euro amid signs the U...
 
FU: Gold futures pare gains as euro zone debt concerns ease
  19 Jan 21:02
 
Futures Pros – Gold futures pared gains on Wednesday, retreating from a four-day high, as concerns over the euro zone’s sovereign debt crisis eased, however prices were supported by a broadly U...
 
MW: Crude-oil futures turn lower, tracking stocks
  19 Jan 21:00
 
By Claudia Assis
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Crude-oil futures turned lower Wednesday as the dollar came off lows and equities traded lower...
 
MY: Gas Prices Continue To Move Up
  19 Jan 21:00
 
BEND, OR -- Retail gas prices across Oregon and across the nation continue to move higher...
 
BLBG: Global Copper Shortage to Widen on Economic Recovery, Kamoo Says
  19 Jan 20:52
 
Copper demand will outstrip supply for the next two years as the economy recovers, China sustains consumption and mine output drops, Japan’s top producer said...
 
RTTN: Canadian Dollar Plunges Against Major Rivals
  19 Jan 20:49
 
(RTTNews) - The Canadian dollar traded lower against major currencies during New York morning trading on Wednesday...
 
IBT: Gold and Silver Update
  19 Jan 20:40
 
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ONE: Copper surges as investors hedge against declining dollar
  19 Jan 20:36
 
Copper prices rose today (Wednesday) as investors looked to hedge against the declining US dollar...
 
BS; Cotton Extends Gains on Lower Supplies; Orange Juice Advances
  19 Jan 20:36
 
By Debarati Roy and Jae Hur
Jan...
 
BLBG: Commodities Boom Signals Growth as U.S. Companies Benefit
  19 Jan 20:35
 
U...
 
MW: Canada shares slip as manufacturing sales fall
  19 Jan 20:35
 
By Myra P...
 
FRX: Gold gains for third day; platinum at 30-mth high
  19 Jan 20:32
 
MARKETS-PRECIOUS (UPDATE 5)
* Gold benefits from weaker dollar for now

* Physical demand resilient in Asia

* Platinum at 30-month highs

(Updates with comment, adds Goldman results, data; refreshes prices)

By Amanda Cooper

LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Gold rallied for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, boosted by broad weakness in the dollar and robust Asian consumer demand, while anticipation of more resilient global growth took platinum to 30-month highs...
 
COM: Soy oil declines on poor overseas market
  19 Jan 13:42
 
Ref Soyaoil yesterday traded with the negative node and settled -0...
 
BLBG: Rubber Futures Advance to Record as Thai Supply Concern Spurs Purchases
  19 Jan 13:41
 
Rubber advanced to a record in Tokyo and Shanghai as investors increased purchases amid concern that a supply shortage may worsen after the low-production period starts next month in top exporter Thailand...
 
DN: India may finalise Iran oil payment route soon
  19 Jan 13:41
 
India may finalise routing of funds as payment towards Iran oil imports in the next few days, oil secretary S Sundareshan said on Wednesday...
 
BLBG: Gold Climbs for Third Day as Recovery Concern Weakens Dollar, Spurs Demand
  19 Jan 13:39
 
Gold gained for a third day as concern over the pace of the U...
 
BLBG: Corn Advances to Near 30-Month High, Soybeans Increase on Hu's U.S. Visit
  19 Jan 13:38
 
Corn gained to a 30-month high and soybeans advanced on speculation that imports by China may expand as the yuan appreciates against the dollar, and on optimism its trade relations with the U...
 
NW: Fuel price hikes spell doom
  19 Jan 13:37
 
WINDHOEK – The 35-cent increase in fuel prices that comes into effect tonight at midnight could signal a bad start for households, with the possibility of rising crude oil prices triggering multiple effects of high international food prices, as well as food and transport inflation...
 
BLBG: Dollar Declines to Five-Week Low Versus Euro Before Housing, Jobs Reports
  19 Jan 13:36
 
The dollar fell to a five-week low against the euro on speculation a sluggish recovery in U...
 
BLBG: Copper Climbs to Record as Demand Outpaces Supply on Recovering Economy
  19 Jan 13:36
 
Copper advanced to a record on speculation demand will outpace supply as the global economy extends a recovery and as investors sought to hedge against a declining dollar...
 
LIV: GOLD AND OIL MOVE HIGHER
  19 Jan 13:35
 
Active buying in Asia continued to buoy market sentiment, and gold is likely to trade in the range between $1,370 and $1,378 with a possibility of breaching the upside, he said...
 
BLBG: Treasuries Decline as Worldwide Rally in Stocks Reduces Demand for Debt
  19 Jan 13:34
 
Treasuries declined for a third day, after the price of protecting against losses on U...
 
BLBG: Asia Stocks Rise a Second Day on U.S. Profit Report, China Growth Optimism
  19 Jan 13:34
 
Asian stocks rose, driving a regional benchmark index to a 2 1/2-year high, as U...
 
WSJ: NZ Dollar Up Late On Strong Commodity Prices, Risk Appetite
  19 Jan 13:33
 
WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--The New Zealand dollar was trading higher late Wednesday, benefiting from strong commodity prices and a weaker U...
 
BLBG: Oil Advances in New York on Forecast for Decline in U.S. Crude Stockpiles
  19 Jan 13:32
 
Oil rose in New York before an Energy Department report that may show crude inventories in the U...
 
FRX: Asia stocks advance as tech shares rise; Nikkei up 0.36%
  19 Jan 13:31
 
Forex Pros – Asian stocks were broadly higher on Wednesday, as shares in the technology sector were boosted by upbeat earnings reports from Apple and IBM, while shares in the energy sector gained as crude oil prices hovered near a two year high...
 
COM: Base metals ends higher on Euro debt crisis
  19 Jan 13:31
 
Base metal prices ended with higher with the exception of lead which ended lower on the back of huge build-up of inventory on London Metal Exchange...
 
COM: India gold jewellery export falls by 8%
  19 Jan 13:30
 
MUMBAI (Commodity Online): High prices of gold in India--the largest marketplace for the yellow metal in the world--seem to be hurting the export of precious metal...
 
MW: Dollar edges lower vs. major rivals
  19 Jan 13:30
 
qBy Sarah Turner, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — The U...
 
ENM: World's first gold-selling hambaiki installed in Tokyo
  19 Jan 13:29
 
TOKYO: The world\'s first gold-selling vending machine has been installed in Tokyo, the Japan ...
 
BLBG: Oil Trades Near 27-Month High After IEA Raises Forecast, Shell Shuts Rigs
  18 Jan 19:33
 
Crude oil traded near its highest in 27 months in New York as the International Energy Agency raised its 2011 demand forecast, citing growing momentum in the economic recovery...
 
HU: Euro vs. Dollar: German Sentiment Improves EU Currency
  18 Jan 19:31
 
Euro today gained some ground vs the U...
 
MW: Crude oil down, gold up in early trade
  18 Jan 19:30
 
By Nick Godt
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude oil futures fell early on Tuesday, pressured by the re-opening of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, while gold received a lift from returning confidence over European prospects and a weaker dollar...
 
MW: Treasurys add to gains after Empire survey
  18 Jan 19:30
 
By Deborah Levine

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices extended gains slightly on Tuesday, pushing yields down, after the New York Federal Reserve\'s survey of manufacturing in the region rose this month by less than expected by economists surveyed by MarketWatch...
 
BLBG: Euro Rises Toward One-Month High on Prospects of Containing Debt Turmoil
  18 Jan 19:28
 
The euro advanced toward a one-month high against the dollar on speculation efforts by the region’s policy makers to prevent the sovereign-debt crisis from deepening may succeed...
 
TH: Gold Prices Rise as Inflation Heats Up
  18 Jan 19:27
 
NEW YORK (TheStreet ) -- Gold prices were gaining steam Tuesday as a higher-than-expected inflation reading in the U...
 
WSJ: Key Dollar Libor Unchanged; Euro, Sterling Rates Rise
  18 Jan 17:43
 
LONDON (Dow Jones)--The cost of borrowing euros and sterling for three months in the London interbank market rose Tuesday, while the dollar rate remained unchanged...
 
FRX: Dollar down vs. most rivals as euro and pound extend gains
  18 Jan 17:41
 
Forex Pros – The U...
 
RTTN: Aussie Climbs To 4-day High Against US And NZ Dollars
  18 Jan 16:37
 
(RTTNews) - The Australian dollar reversed its early Asian session downtrend against the currencies of the U...
 
RTRS: Gold gains as euro rally gathers pace
  18 Jan 16:33
 
* Gold holds firm as dollar wilts
* Silver prone to more losses
* Coming up: U...
 
FU: Crude oil futures hit 3-day high after IEA raises global demand forecast
  18 Jan 16:33
 
Futures Pros – Crude oil futures jumped to a three day high on Tuesday, amid expectations of increased global demand, while the U...
 
MY: RBI reference rate for USD at Rs 45.53
  18 Jan 16:30
 
The Reserve Bank of India`s (RBI) today fixed reference rate for USD at Rs 45...
 
BS: Gold Advances as Europe Debt Concern, Price Decline Spur Demand
  18 Jan 16:30
 
Jan...
 
MW: Asian markets rise on metals, chip shares
  18 Jan 16:27
 
By V...
 
ENM: Gold, silver surge on firm global cues, local demand
  18 Jan 16:25
 
NEW DELHI: Both the precious metals, silver and gold prices rose in the national capital today on brisk buying by stockists and jewellers to encash on the ongoing marriage season, amid firming global trends...
 
FU: Cotton futures tumble to 1-week low on China tightening measure
  17 Jan 17:53
 
Futures Pros – Cotton futures were down for a second consecutive day on Monday, falling to a one-week low, amid speculation over decreased demand after China tightened monetary policy...
 
BLBG: Crude Oil Slides as China Measures Stoke Speculation Fuel Demand Will Slow
  17 Jan 17:51
 
Oil dropped, failing to extend last week’s rally, as steps by China to cool its economy stoked speculation demand may slow in the world’s biggest energy user...
 
FRX: EUR/JPY tumbles to 2-day low ahead of euro zone meeting
  17 Jan 17:49
 
Forex Pros – The euro tumbled to a two day low against the yen on Monday as the market reassessed expectations of an interest rate hike by the European Central Bank and amid uncertainty ahead of a meeting of European finance ministers...
 
YK: Gold checks uncover weighty problem
  17 Jan 17:48
 
NEARLY a third of pawnbrokers and jewellers in Hull have been using inaccurate scales...
 
BLBG: Copper Demand Growth in China to Slow in Inflation Battle, JPMorgan Says
  17 Jan 17:46
 
Growth of copper consumption in China, the world’s biggest user, may almost halve this year as the government curbs monetary expansion, cooling demand, said Michael Jansen, metals strategist at JPMorgan Securities Ltd...
 
BLBG: Copper Declines on Speculation Supply Is Ample in China, Biggest Consumer
  17 Jan 17:03
 
Copper fell in London on speculation that supply is ample in China, the world’s largest consumer, and steps by the country’s government to cool economic growth may further slow demand...
 
BLBG: German Two-Year Notes Fall as ECB Member Orphanides Signals No Rate Rise
 
 
German two-year notes advanced as European Central Bank council member Athanasios Orphanides said investors may have overreacted in pricing in higher interest rates last week after the central bank’s last meeting...
 
BG: Commodity Watch: Energy rises across the board
  17 Jan 17:01
 
Brent crude oil closed last week on $98...
 
BS; Swiss Franc Gains Versus Euro as Minister Opposes Intervention
  17 Jan 17:00
 
Jan...
 
RTRS: India Essar says oil supplies from Iran not hit
  17 Jan 16:59
 
Jan 17 (Reuters) - India\'s Essar Oil\'s (ESRO...
 
MB: BSP increases SBL for oil import loans
  17 Jan 16:58
 
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved an additional 15 percent single borrowers’ limit (SBL) for loans to oil companies to finance the importation of crude oil and petroleum products...
 
EG: Economic recession ignites turmoil in Tunisia
  17 Jan 16:54
 
Tunisia was caught in Chaos and violence, after riots broke out last week over skyrocketing prices and high unemployment...
 
MW: Europe steady ahead of debt-crisis meeting
  17 Jan 16:50
 
BP rises after Rosneft deal; Richemont, Santander among fallers


By Simon Kennedy, MarketWatch
LONDON (MarketWatch) — European stocks held to a tight range Monday as finance ministers prepared for a meeting to discuss the sovereign-debt crisis...
 
TH: Golden Globes stay true to form
  17 Jan 16:49
 
Goofy, shameless and rude: That is the Golden Globes...
 
FRX: Euro falls on fading hopes for bailout fund
  17 Jan 16:48
 
MARKETS-FOREX (UPDATE 4)
* Euro falls 0...
 
FU: Crude oil futures decline as U.S. supply concerns ease
  17 Jan 16:46
 
Futures Pros – Crude oil futures were down on Monday, falling to a daily low, as concerns over a disruption to U...
 
ECM: Gold prices Time to follow the trend and sell
  17 Jan 16:45
 
Gold prices have mostly fallen for the past week, and an ounce of gold was trading for as low as $1,353...
 
MW: Dec. CPI up 0.5%, core rate up 0.1%
  14 Jan 19:03
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The consumer price index increased 0...
 
MW: U.S. retail sales rise 0.6% in December
  14 Jan 19:03
 
By Jeffry Bartash
(MarketWatch) WASHINGTON - U...
 
BLBG: Treasuries Decline as Report May Show U.S. Cost of Living Rose
  14 Jan 17:32
 
Treasuries fell before a government report that economists said will show the U...
 
BLBG: Standard Life Favors U.S. Dollar Over Euro on Yield Spreads, Fiscal Crisis
  14 Jan 17:31
 
The dollar will rise against the euro in the first quarter as investors focus on the superior returns available in the U...
 
BLBG: Gold Drops for Second Day as Confidence in EU Recovery Curbs Haven Demand
  14 Jan 17:31
 
Gold prices fell for a second day in London on confidence that European Union leaders will stabilize the bloc’s economy, reducing the appeal of the metal as a haven...
 
BLBG: Copper Falls on Speculation Higher Stockpiles Signal Weaker Chinese Demand
  14 Jan 17:30
 
Copper fell for a second day in London on speculation that expanding stockpiles of the metal in China, the world’s biggest consumer, indicate slowing demand as the Lunar New Year holiday approaches...
 
BLBG: Oil's Record U.S. Discount Lets Investors Quadruple Money: Energy Markets
  14 Jan 17:28
 
U...
 
BLBG: Rand Drops Against Dollar as China Raises Reserve Requirements for Banks
  14 Jan 17:28
 
South Africa’s rand weakened against the dollar after China’s central bank said it will raise the reserve requirement ratio for the nation’s banks by 50 basis points from Jan...
 
BLBG: Euro Heads for Weekly Gain Versus Dollar as German Inflation Accelerates
  14 Jan 17:26
 
The euro headed for its biggest weekly gain in almost two years, amid speculation inflation pressure may spur the European Central Bank to raise borrowing costs...
 
BLBG: Euro Erases Advance Against Dollar After China Raises Bank Reserve Ratio
  14 Jan 17:25
 
The euro erased an advance against the dollar after China’s central bank said it will raise the reserve requirement ratio for the nation’s lenders by 50 basis points from Jan...
 
BLBG: U.K. House Prices Decline for Third Month as Lenders Restrict Mortgages
  14 Jan 17:21
 
U...
 
CP: Pound and euro advance
  14 Jan 17:21
 
The pound and euro gained today in a day that includes the release of inflation data from major economies...
 
BS: Gold slips below $1 370/oz after China move
  14 Jan 17:21
 
Gold is trading at $1 368,45 in midday trade after China raised lenders’ reserve requirements by 50 basis points...
 
FXS: Gold And Other Metal Futures Slip On Globex
  14 Jan 17:21
 
LONDON -- Gold futures fell early Friday, as other metals prices also posted declines...
 
PP: Gold leads commodities bull run
  14 Jan 17:20
 
The bull run in commodities - led by precious metals - saw markets end \"markedly higher\" in December and experts predict that fundamental supply and demand pressures will continue to push up prices...
 
BS: Gold eases, Silver below Rs 45K
  14 Jan 17:17
 
Both the precious metals, silver and gold extended losses in the national capital on Friday on heavy sell-off by stockists on the back of weakening global trend...
 
CP: TODAY’S GOLD PRICE PER OUNCE; SILVER COPPER PLATINUM CONTRACT PRICES; PRECIOUS METAL NEWS JANUARY 14TH 2011 OPEN REVIEW; DOLLAR FALLS TO EURO
  14 Jan 17:17
 











It was a mixed day for Gold, Silver, Platinum and Copper as of last trading session in the United States...
 
AP: Emerging markets have commodity prices on the upswing
  14 Jan 17:16
 
The price of raw materials -- everything from oil to gold to corn -- has been soaring, and to find out why, you have to dig all the way to China...
 
AP: Gold's a good investment
  14 Jan 17:13
 
I want to diversify my portfolio by adding precious metals...
 
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