Stock market index values finished higher as of end of day close for the trading session in the U.S. Trending was mostly green across the board. Gold moved ahead and was in the green as of end of day close. Silver, Copper and Platinum all moved ahead as well. Commodities have had to endure a rough patch over the past week in trading, but this past trading session in the U.S. was a positive trading day for the sector. Global market news stemming from Europe helped bump up commodity values yesterday. Global index values moved higher as tensions continued to ease after word spread that Ireland is willing to accept aid for its banks. Apprehensions over the European debt crisis lessened when Ireland received notice that the European union and Britain would help to provide support for the country. Ireland’s acknowledgment helped stock market index values rise and precious metal commodity values move to higher ground. Also, The dollar fell to the euro by .0054. Gold for December delivery was up 1.20% and finished the trading session at $1,353. Silver for December delivery was in the green by 5.19% and settled at $26.83. Platinum for January delivery was up 1.40% and ended at $1663.90. Copper ended up as well by 2.72% finishing at $3.83.

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