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BLBG: Soybeans, Wheat, Corn Advance as Weaker Dollar Attracts Buyers
  16 Mar 13:13
 
By Luzi Ann Javier

March 16 (Bloomberg) -- Soybean, wheat and corn futures gained in Chicago as the dollar weakened, making U...
 
TH: Oil eases on fears of drop in cunsumer confidence
  16 Mar 13:12
 
SINGAPORE

Oil eased below $81 a barrel today, extending the previous session\'s losses, as data showing a drop in US consumer confidence fanned worries about flagging demand in the world\'s top energy user...
 
LIV: Crude oil prices trading lower on stronger US dollar
  16 Mar 13:12
 
Crude oil prices are trading lower on Tuesday as the US dollar gained against the euro, yen and UK sterling in Monday’s trading session...
 
BLBG: Treasury Yields Near One-Week Low Before Fed, Housing Starts
  16 Mar 13:11
 
By Theresa Barraclough

March 16 (Bloomberg) -- Treasury 10-year yields were near the lowest level in a week on speculation the struggling housing market will prevent the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates for much of 2010...
 
MY: Crude slips to USD 79.13/bbl on dollar rise
  16 Mar 13:11
 
The dollar index remained strong and stayed just under highs for most of the session...
 
MW: Asian shares mostly higher, supported by China gains
  16 Mar 13:01
 
By Colin Ng & Leslie Shaffer, Dow Jones Newswires
SINGAPORE (MarketWatch) -- Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday as gains in China\'s market bolstered sentiment, but many investors remained cautious ahead of the results of the U...
 
BLBG: CLOs to End 12-Month Drought in Citigroup Deal: Credit Markets
  16 Mar 13:01
 
By Kristen Haunss and Caroline Salas

March 16 (Bloomberg) -- The market for collateralized debt obligations backed by high-yield, high-risk loans is poised to open in the U...
 
MN: Further currency woes bode well for gold
  16 Mar 12:59
 
JOHANNESBURG -
Following on my comments about the Chinese economy in my last report, I was pleased to see that Chinese exports rose an impressive 45...
 
ST: Spot Gold prices gained marginally on Monday
  16 Mar 12:56
 
MARKET RECAP

Spot Gold prices gained marginally on Monday despite the dollar strengthening back as concerns of Greece re-emerged in the markets after financial ministers in the Eurozone ruled out providing any financial assistance to the ailing economy...
 
BLBG: Asia Stocks Rise on Speculation BOJ Will Raise Aid; Yen Gains
  16 Mar 12:56
 
By Clyde Russell and Akiko Ikeda

March 16 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose for the third day in four, led by finance companies, while the yen gained versus 15 of 16 major counterparts on concern a rescue plan for Greece won’t provide loans large enough to resolve its deficit...
 
MW: Dollar edges down vs. rivals ahead of FOMC decision
  16 Mar 12:51
 
By MarketWatch
TOKYO (MarketWatch) - The dollar edged down against the yen and euro in Asian trading Tuesday, as investors awaited the results of the U...
 
BLBG: Global Demand for U.S. Assets Slowed in January (Update1)
  15 Mar 20:27
 
By Vincent Del Giudice

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- International demand for long-term U...
 
MW: Energy stocks weak on debt outlook, crude prices
  15 Mar 20:26
 
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Energy stocks fell Monday on mixed economic signals and lower crude oil prices, despite a hefty acquisition in the Marcellus shale by Consol Energy...
 
AP: Commodities Held Back by Chinese Inflation
  15 Mar 20:10
 
Why have commodity prices been weak as of late? Paradoxically, the answer can be found in Chinese inflation...
 
RTRS: NYMEX-Crude slips on dollar rise, eyes Fed, OPEC
  15 Mar 20:06
 
* Dollar up, weighing on oil as euro weighed by Greece
* Coming up: Oil market eyes OPEC, Fed meetings this week
NEW YORK, March 15 (Reuters) - U...
 
AP: European Monetary Fund Talks Keep Gold At $1,100, Mining Stocks Fall In London
  15 Mar 20:06
 
Gold retreated after making gains in the morning, settling at US$1,104/oz after almost reaching US$1,110/oz earlier in the day, facing pressure from speculation of a possible gold-backed European monetary fund...
 
ET: Gold recovers on fresh buying, positive global cues
  15 Mar 20:06
 
MUMBAI: Gold prices recovered at the bullion market here on Monday on fresh local buying interest along with festival demand amid higher Europeanadvices...
 
BLBG: Silver ‘Struggles’ at $17.63, Barclays Says: Technical Analysis
  15 Mar 20:04
 
By Nicholas Larkin

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Silver is struggling to exceed a trading band of $17...
 
CN: Gold gains slightly, copper and crude oil decline
  15 Mar 20:03
 
Spot Gold prices gained marginally and traded in the positive territory today till 4...
 
AP: Week Ahead Market Report: March 15, 2010
  15 Mar 20:03
 
Asian stocks fall on news that China and India will try to curb inflation, while European stocks and U...
 
BLBG: Stocks, Commodities Drop on China Economy Concern; Dollar Gains
  15 Mar 20:03
 
March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks retreated, led by emerging markets, and commodities declined on concern that China and India will seek to restrict economic growth to curb inflation...
 
TS: Gold Prices Escape a Higher Dollar
  15 Mar 20:02
 
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Gold prices were rising Monday bucking a stronger U...
 
MW: Dollar supported by U.S. data; euro slips and pound drops
  15 Mar 20:01
 
Uncertainty over Greece aid details and U...
 
BLBG: Production in U.S. Climbs, Signaling Investment Gain
  15 Mar 20:00
 
By Bob Willis

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Industrial production unexpectedly rose in February as growing demand for computers and communications gear overcame a drop in autos, pointing to a pickup in U...
 
CN: Gold investment demand may dry up: Credit Suisse
  15 Mar 20:00
 
By Jon Nadler
Sovereign debt credit rating apprehensions once again arose in the markets as the mid-March sessions got underway worldwide...
 
BLBG: Pound Weakens on ‘Hung Parliament’ Concern, U.K. House Prices
  15 Mar 18:53
 
March 15 (Bloomberg) -- The pound dropped the most in two weeks against the dollar after a poll showed the U...
 
MW: Dollar up, Treasurys under pressure after data
  15 Mar 18:51
 
By Deborah Levine
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RTRS: Gold rises above $1,100/oz on sovereign risk fears
  15 Mar 18:51
 
LONDON - Gold rose back above $1,100 an ounce in Europe on Monday as rising fears over sovereign debt after a Moody’s report and a currency row betweeen China and the United States prompted buying of the metal as a haven from risk...
 
AP: Gold rises on sovereign debt concerns
  15 Mar 18:50
 
Jan Harvey

Gold rose on Monday as concerns over sovereign debt prompted buying of the metal as a haven from risk after a Moody\'s report and ahead of a meeting of euro zone finance ministers on financial help for Greece...
 
BS: Oil prices sag, as focus turns to OPEC
  15 Mar 18:49
 
LONDON—World oil prices weakened on Monday as traders turned their attention towards this week\'s crucial output meeting of the OPEC oil cartel...
 
BLBG: U.S. Stock Futures Decline on China, Credit-Rating Concerns
  15 Mar 18:48
 
By Whitney Kisling and Julie Cruz
March 15 (Bloomberg) -- U...
 
CN: Crude may fall on weak global demand
  15 Mar 18:44
 
MUMBAI (Commodity Online): MCX March Crude contract opened down at 3695 vs...
 
BLBG: Oil Drops for Second Day as Dollar Gains, China Equities Fall
  15 Mar 18:44
 
By Rachel Graham

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil declined for a second day as the dollar gained, curbing demand for most commodities as a currency hedge, and before this week’s OPEC meeting in Vienna...
 
RTRS: Europe Products-Gas oil futures flip into backwardation
  15 Mar 18:43
 
LONDON, March 15 (Reuters) - European product prices were
mixed on Monday, with gasoline easing as export opportunities to
the United States faded, while gas oil futures LGOc1 flipped
into backwardation as inventories fell...
 
AP: China concern pushes JSE lower
  15 Mar 18:41
 
The JSE languished in the red in midday trade on Monday in line with its global counterparts amid concerns over China\'s monetary tightening measures...
 
MW: Treasury yields near highest in at least three weeks
  15 Mar 18:39
 
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Yields on 10-year Treasurys hovered near the highest levels in at least three weeks on Monday, as bond investors face a heavy slate of economic data ahead of the Federal Reserve\'s policy meeting on Tuesday...
 
TS: Technical View: Gold, Silver, Dollar
  15 Mar 18:38
 
Last week\'s price action unfolded just as we expected...
 
MS: MCX gold April contract may see support at Rs 16,440/16,370
  15 Mar 18:37
 
``International gold prices consolidating with positive bias and traded below USD 1,106 after prices plunged more than 3% in last week...
 
MW: Dollar adds to gain, Treasurys slide after data
  15 Mar 18:36
 
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The U...
 
MW: U.S. March Empire State index 22.9 vs. 24.9 Feb
  15 Mar 18:00
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Manufacturing activity in the New York region continued at a solid pace in March, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Monday...
 
FXS: Commodities: Gold sharp upmove +$4 in moments
  15 Mar 17:53
 
FXstreet...
 
DJ: OPEC Weekly Basket Rises $1.42 To $77.71 A Barrel - OPEC
  15 Mar 17:51
 
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- The value of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries\' basket of 12 crude oils rose $1...
 
FT: Oil prices slip ahead of Opec meeting
  15 Mar 17:48
 
Crude oil prices fell on Monday ahead of this week’s Opec meeting while base metals staged a broad retreat amid concerns that China might tighten monetary policy to prevent its economy from overheating...
 
AP: Gold Prices Dip
  15 Mar 17:47
 
The cost of gold dropped Rs 70 to Rs 16,710 per ten grams on the bullion market on Saturday...
 
MW: Dollar higher; euro slips as hopes for Greek aid details fade
  15 Mar 17:46
 
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The U...
 
FXS: US FX Futures Report
  15 Mar 17:42
 
The pound led the June foreign currencies futures lower overnight, as expected, after rallying on Friday...
 
BLBG: Euro Falls Versus Dollar Before EU Finance Ministers’ Meeting
  15 Mar 17:41
 
By Keith Jenkins and Candice Zachariahs

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- The euro snapped three days of gains versus the dollar after some European finance ministers ruled out aid for Greece as it seeks to narrow a budget deficit that is the largest in the common-currency region...
 
RTTN: Gold Hovers Above $1,100
  15 Mar 17:40
 
(RTTNews) - The price of gold edged up Monday morning, shrugging off rumors that Europe will use its gold reserves to help the debt-laden euro zone countries...
 
BLBG: Swiss Franc Rises to Strongest Level in 17 Months Against Euro
  15 Mar 17:39
 
By Lukanyo Mnyanda

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- The Swiss franc rose to its strongest level in almost 17 months against the euro amid speculation the central bank will relax its resistance to currency gains as the economy recovers...
 
FXS: Dollar Rises After U.S. Debt Warning
  15 Mar 17:39
 
Riskier assets fell during the European trading session after Moody\'s Investor Service warned the U...
 
BLBG: Pound Bears Bet More Than When George Soros Beat BOE
  15 Mar 17:38
 
By Bo Nielsen and Lukanyo Mnyanda


March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Futures traders are more bearish than ever on sterling amid concern that the currency’s worst annual start in 13 years will continue as the U...
 
RTRS: US STOCKS-Futures off on China policy concerns, data eyed
  15 Mar 17:37
 
* Sen Dodd to unveil revised financial regulation proposal

* China stocks hit 5-week low on tightening woes

* Futures down: Dow 22 pts; S&P 3...
 
BLBG: Pound Weakens on ‘Hung Parliament’ Concern, U.K. House Prices
  15 Mar 17:36
 
By Anna Rascouet

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- The pound dropped the most in two weeks against the dollar after a poll showed the U...
 
CP: Canadian dollar opened at 98.20 cents US, unchanged
  15 Mar 17:35
 
TORONTO — The Canadian dollar opened at 98...
 
ET: OPEC oil price hovers above 77 dollars ahead of conference
  15 Mar 17:34
 
Vienna - The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said Monday that its basket price kept stable at 77...
 
BLBG: Palm Oil Declines on Crude, South American Soybean Crop Concern
  15 Mar 17:33
 
By Claire Leow and Yoga Rusmana

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Palm oil dropped the most in almost two months as crude oil declined and on concerns record soybean supplies from South America will reduce the need for substitutes...
 
BLBG: Gold May Gain on Debt Rating, China Credit Tightening Concern
  15 Mar 17:30
 
By Nicholas Larkin and Glenys Sim

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Gold, little changed in London today, may gain as debt rating concerns and the prospect of credit tightening in China prompts some investors to seek a haven in precious metals...
 
WSJ: Wounded Stocks Lead Rally
  15 Mar 17:29
 
After a brief swoon in January and early February, the riskier end of the stock market is back in favor...
 
RTRS: METALS-Copper down as investors worry China may tighten
  15 Mar 17:28
 
* Dollar rises against major currency basket
* Stocks of copper fall again
* Coming up: U...
 
CN: 2010, year of base metals
  15 Mar 17:28
 
LONDON (Commodity Online): Last year was dedicated to gold, and 2010 seems to be the year of base metals...
 
BLBG: Money Rates Rising Hint Treasury Losses Amid Fed Exit
  15 Mar 17:27
 
By Liz Capo McCormick and Daniel Kruger


March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Money market interest rates at five-month highs show the Federal Reserve is laying the groundwork to siphon a record $1 trillion in excess cash from the banking system and sending a bearish signal on Treasuries...
 
BLBG: Treasury 10-Year Yields Near Lowest in Week Before FOMC Meeting
  15 Mar 17:24
 
By Matthew Brown and Theresa Barraclough

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- U...
 
BLBG: Wheat, Corn Fall as Stronger Dollar Hurts Appeal of U.S. Crops
  15 Mar 17:23
 
March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Wheat, corn and soybeans fell in Chicago as a stronger dollar made U...
 
BLBG: Indian 10-Year Bond Yields Hold Near 17-Month High on Inflation
  15 Mar 17:22
 
By V...
 
RTRS: Gold prices see crucial support at 1,100
  15 Mar 17:21
 
Gold trading this week will be dominated by the US interest rate announcement...
 
FXS: Canadian Employment Rates Support an Already CAD Bullish Trend
  15 Mar 17:20
 
Canada published their employment figures for February last Friday...
 
AP: Gold prices rise again
  15 Mar 17:20
 
The price of gold rose to nearly VND26...
 
MW: Oil futures drop below $81 on strong dollar, weak demand
  15 Mar 17:19
 
FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- Oil futures dropped below $81 a barrel on Monday, as the U...
 
SA: Currency Markets and the Price of Gold
  15 Mar 17:18
 
Over the past few months there has been a growing amount of interest in the currency markets, especially the pound, the euro and the dollar...
 
RTRS: Gold buying extends for second day
  15 Mar 17:10
 
MUMBAI: India gold buying continued for a second day on Monday ahead of an upcoming festival and wedding season as prices stayed in the vicinity of their two-week lows prompting traders to stock more, dealers said...
 
ET: Gold futures seen extending losses
  15 Mar 17:09
 
MUMBAI: Gold futures may extend losses this week weighed by expectations of a strong dollar, with investors awaiting the Federal Reserve policy meeting decision and its views on the economy, analysts said...
 
RTRS: OUTLOOK - India gold futures seen extending losses
  15 Mar 17:08
 
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India gold futures may extend losses this week weighed by expectations of a strong dollar, with investors awaiting the Federal Reserve policy meeting decision and its views on the economy, analysts said...
 
BD: Gold rises above $1 100/oz on sovereign risk fears
  15 Mar 17:08
 
GOLD rose back above $1 100 an ounce in Europe today as rising fears over sovereign debt after a Moody’s report and a currency row between China and the United States prompted buying of the metal as a haven from risk...
 
AP: South Africa's gold output declines to 4th place globally, behind China, Australia, US
  15 Mar 17:08
 
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — South Africa\'s independent Chamber of Mines says the country has dropped to fourth place in worldwide gold production...
 
BLBG: Gold May Gain on Debt Rating, China Credit Tightening Concern
  15 Mar 17:07
 
By Nicholas Larkin and Glenys Sim

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Gold, little changed in London today, may gain as debt rating concerns and the prospect of credit tightening in China prompts some investors to seek a haven in precious metals...
 
AP: South Africa gold output declines
  15 Mar 17:07
 
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - South Africa\'s independent Chamber of Mines says the country has dropped to fourth place in worldwide gold production...
 
BLBG: Shanghai Copper Faces Sharp Declines
  15 Mar 12:20
 
Shanghai Copper market is facing sharp declines in the Copper prices...
 
TS: Newmont Mining sees strong demand in China for gold
  15 Mar 12:16
 
NEWMONT Mining said today Chinese demand for gold bullion would remain strong this year, despite historically high prices for the metal...
 
TG: The investment rush is not just for gold
  15 Mar 12:15
 
When news of California\'s gold rush began to spread in 1848, it wasn\'t just big-time mining investors that wanted to profit from the promise of a boom...
 
BLBG: Newmont Says Boddington Gold Mine Heading to Capacity
  15 Mar 12:15
 
By Jason Scott

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Newmont Mining Corp...
 
BLBG: Aussie, Kiwi Erase Gains on U.S., U.K. Credit Ratings Concern
  15 Mar 12:14
 
By Yoshiaki Nohara

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian and New Zealand dollars erased earlier gains after Moody’s Investors Service said the U...
 
BLBG: Iron Ore Prices May Rise 65% on China Demand, JPMorgan Says
  15 Mar 12:12
 
By Rebecca Keenan

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Contract iron ore prices may rise 65 percent this year amid stronger-than-expected demand from steel mills in China, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co...
 
BLBG: Japanese Stocks Rise on Shipping Fees; Job Concern Limits Gains
  15 Mar 12:11
 
March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks advanced for a third session as the biggest jump in commodity-transport fees this year boosted shipping companies, outweighing concern deflation will persist as the job market slumps...
 
FXS: Daily Forex Analysis
  15 Mar 12:10
 
Past events:
- USD Unemployment Claims out at 462K, versus expected 456K, prior 468K
- USD Trade Balance out -37...
 
BLBG: Yen Options Show Traders Are Most Bearish Since February 2007
  15 Mar 12:10
 
By Hiroko Komiya

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Options showed traders are the most bearish on the yen in more than three years as speculation increases the Bank of Japan will ease credit as other central banks drain funds from the monetary system...
 
AFX: China shares hit three-week lows, drag HK down
  15 Mar 12:09
 
By Jun Ebias and Lu Jianxin

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, March 15 (Reuters) - Shares in China fell to their lowest intraday level in three weeks on Monday, dragging Hong Kong stocks lower, on worries Beijing may continue to tighten liquidity to fight inflation...
 
CN: Nepal increases gold import duty
  15 Mar 12:08
 
KATHMANDU (Commodity Online) : Himalayan nation Nepal has decided to increase customs duty on gold by Rs 340 per 10 gram from Rs 130 per gram...
 
BLBG: BOJ Easing Will Fail to Help Money Market, Central Tanshi Says
  15 Mar 12:07
 
March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s money markets will show little reaction to a potential increase in stimulus measures by the Bank of Japan this week, according to Central Tanshi Co...
 
MS; MCX gold likely to find support at Rs 16,270-16,300: Angel
  15 Mar 12:07
 
Last week, Gold prices opened the week at 16820 levels initially moved higher but found strong resistance at Rs 17,095 levels...
 
BLBG: Japan’s Consumer Confidence Rises for Second Month
  15 Mar 12:06
 
By Aki Ito

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s household sentiment rose for a second month in February as the economic recovery began to generate jobs...
 
RTRS: NALCO sells aluminium at USD 78 per tonne premium
  15 Mar 12:06
 
Reuters reported that India\'s National Aluminium Company Limited sold 3,600 tonnes of aluminium ingots at a premium of USD 78 per tonne over the LME cash price on a cost, insurance and freight basis...
 
BLBG: Japan’s Bond Futures End Two-Day Loss on BOJ Policy Outlook
  15 Mar 12:05
 
By Yasuhiko Seki

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s bond futures advanced, ending a two-day drop, on speculation the Bank of Japan will announce additional steps to ease monetary policy...
 
DJ: DJ PRECIOUS METALS HIGHLIGHTS: Top Stories Of The Day
  15 Mar 12:05
 
Newmont Sees Strong 2010 China Gold Demand

U...
 
BLBG: Dollar, Yen Rise as U.S.-China Tensions Spur Demand for Safety
  15 Mar 12:04
 
By Candice Zachariahs and Ron Harui

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar and yen rose amid concern tensions between the U...
 
CN: Gold edges up above $1104 in Asia
  15 Mar 12:04
 
SINGAPORE (Commodity Online) : Gold prices recovered in Asian trade Monday, after hitting two week low last week, as equity markets eased...
 
MS: Sensex trades lower; ICICI, Sun Pharma drop
  15 Mar 12:03
 
The Sensex continues to trade lower as selling is being witnessed in select index heavy weights amid negative Asian shares...
 
AAP: Base metal to surpass gold: economist
  15 Mar 12:02
 
Prices for aluminium, copper, nickel, lead and zinc will rise faster than gold this year as industrial demand for these base metals from emerging economies increases, a leading economist says...
 
AP: Duty on gold import hiked
  15 Mar 12:02
 
KATHMANDU; The cabinet today decided to increase customs duty on gold by Rs 340 per 10 gram...
 
AP: SA Drops Further Down Gold Producer Rankings
  15 Mar 12:00
 
Johannesburg — A 5,8% drop in production last year saw SA slip further down the global rankings to be the fourth- largest gold producer in the world, according to figures released on Friday by the Chamber of Mines...
 
RTRS: Gold's cross-currency strength signals evolution
  15 Mar 12:00
 
LONDON: Gold\'s rally to record highs in euro and sterling terms and the resilience of spot prices in the face of a rising dollar is sign-posting the metal\'s broadening insurance appeal, as sovereign debt fears shift to the fore...
 
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