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FY: Gold Prices Extend Gains; Silver Prices also Edge Higher
  29 May 22:36
 
Gold prices continued to extend gains on Tuesday as euro strengthened against the dollar, after falling to almost two year low in the preceding week even as both wobble on a shaky ground amid ongoing debt crises concerns in the euro zone...
 
CNBC: Copper falls on dollar, China economy prospects
  29 May 22:36
 
LONDON (Reuters) - Copper fell on Tuesday as the dollar strengthened and on concerns that Spain's banking crisis could deepen the euro zone's debt problems, but prospects of economic stimulus in big metals consumer China limited losses...
 
MW: Gold turns lower as oil pares gains
  29 May 22:35
 
By Myra P...
 
IN: Gold, Silver Lower on U.S., Eurozone News
  29 May 22:35
 
Eurozone debt worries and weak U...
 
WN: TSX higher at midday
  29 May 21:48
 
TORONTO — The Toronto stock market was higher Tuesday as prices for oil and metals advanced and Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) delivered quarterly earnings that beat expectations...
 
NS: TSX higher amid rising commodity prices
  29 May 21:47
 
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market was higher Tuesday as prices for oil and metals advanced and Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) delivered quarterly earnings that beat expectations...
 
ND: OIL FUTURES: Recovering Crude Price Tops $92/Bbl
  29 May 21:46
 
--Oil futures rally with equities after holiday weekend

--Iran concerns shift, now underpin crude prices

--Market shakes off low U...
 
SF: Euro Declines Against Major Peers on Spain Bank Bailout Concern
  29 May 21:45
 
May 29 (Bloomberg) -- The euro fell against most of its major counterparts as a debate in Spain about how to fund a recapitalization of the Bankia group increased concern the monetary union's sovereign-debt crisis was deepening...
 
EG: Gold, silver price on rise
  29 May 21:38
 
Gold prices rallied further at the domestic bullion market in Mumbai on sustained buying from stockists and investors amidst good jewellery off-take...
 
CN: TSX higher amid rising commodity prices, U.S. data, strong Scotiabank earnings
  29 May 21:36
 
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market was higher Tuesday as prices for oil and metals advanced and Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) delivered quarterly earnings that beat expectations...
 
FXS: EUR/USD slumps below 1.2500, fresh 2-year lows
  29 May 21:35
 
FXstreet...
 
AD: TSX HIGHER AMID RISING COMMODITY PRICES
  29 May 21:33
 
he TSX was higher Tuesday as prices for oil and metals advanced and Scotiabank delivered quarterly earnings that beat expectations...
 
TH: Dollar rises vs most other currencies as US consumer confidence falls, fears about Spain
  29 May 21:33
 
The dollar is rising against most other currencies after a survey found that U...
 
MW: Euro falls under $1.25 after Spain cut; bonds down
  29 May 21:26
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The euro turned down sharply on Tuesday, falling under $1...
 
NS: TSX, commodities higher as survey raises hopes for Greek pro-bailout parties
  29 May 21:24
 
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market was higher Monday, building on last week's advances with sentiment improved by weekend polls indicating Greeks want to stay in the eurozone and hopes that China will take steps to stimulate its economy...
 
RTTN: USD/CAD down targeting daily low
  29 May 21:23
 
FXstreet...
 
INS: US Consumer Confidence Report Pushes Up Volatility
  29 May 21:18
 
EUR - Continues its bearish trend

Followed by a brief upward correction during overnight trading yesterday, the euro once again turned bearish with the growing concerns regarding Spanish debt, which weighed down on the common currency...
 
PR: Gold edges higher as US dollar pulls back
  29 May 21:12
 
Gold edged higher today as gains in stock markets around the globe reduced demand for the safe-haven US dollar and prompted investors to buy riskier assets...
 
MW: Canadian stocks climb on China stimulus hope
  29 May 21:11
 
By Sue Chang

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Canadian stocks rose on Tuesday as investors pinned their hopes on signs that China is pressing ahead with measures to stimulate its slowing economy by lowering the overall tax burden...
 
BS: Europeans ambivalent to the euro: survey
  29 May 21:05
 
The debt crisis that has ravaged Europe for the best part of three years has exposed a dislike of the single currency but little desire to abandon it, a wide-ranging survey of public opinion found Tuesday...
 
LSE: UPDATE 5-Oil rises with equity markets on China hopes
  29 May 21:03
 
LONDON, May 29 (Reuters) - Crude oil rose above $107 a barrel on Tuesday, along with gains in global equities on hopes for Chinese economic stimulus, though fears of euro zone debt contagion on one hand and of Middle East supply disruptions on the other limited any moves...
 
FIN: Gold imports may halve on high prices
  29 May 21:00
 
New Delhi: Gold imports are likely to dip by about 50 per cent in May to 50-60 tonnes as weakening rupee and higher duties has led to steep rise in price of the precious metal, an industry body said today...
 
RTTN: NZ Dollar Strengthens Against Majors
  29 May 20:59
 
(RTTNews) - The New Zealand dollar resumed its Asian session rally against its major counterparts in early New York trading on Tuesday...
 
MW: Oil futures top $92 as Iran worries persist
  29 May 20:59
 
By Myra P...
 
BR: Bonds rise on Spanish bank worries
  29 May 20:58
 
NEW YORK: US government debt prices rose on Tuesday, as contagion worries over the deterioration of Spain's banking system stoked demand for bonds and other low-risk investments...
 
MW: Consumer confidence falls in May
  29 May 20:57
 
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — A gauge of U...
 
MW: Treasury's Brainard in Europe for economic talks
  29 May 20:56
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - U...
 
AF: Gold Deliveries Decline
  29 May 20:56
 
ZIMBABWE'S total gold deliveries for April declined by 2,9 percent to 1 112,4kg...
 
RTRS: Sterling steady but vulnerable vs dollar on Spain worries
  29 May 20:12
 
By Jessica Mortimer

LONDON, May 29 (Reuters) - Sterling was steady on Tuesday, staying vulnerable against the dollar as worries about Spain's fragile banking sector kept investors nervous of taking on risk...
 
WSJ: Treasury Bonds Boosted By Consumer Sentiment Report
  29 May 20:08
 
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Treasury bonds got a lift Tuesday from an unexpected decline in U...
 
FRX: GBP/USD almost unchanged, markets eye Spain
  29 May 20:07
 
Forexpros - The pound was almost unchanged against the U...
 
PR: Canada to spend $17.5 million to battle Asian carp
  29 May 20:06
 
Canada plans to spend 17-and-a-half million dollars in the next five years to help keep the invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes...
 
BLBG: Consumer Confidence In U.S. Fell In May To Four-Month Low
  29 May 20:04
 
Confidence among U...
 
MW: Dollar gains amid Spain worries, economic data
  29 May 20:03
 
Spanish bank worries loom over euro


By V...
 
WSJ: OIL FUTURES: Crude Higher After 7-Month Lows Last Week
  29 May 20:02
 
--Iran concerns shift, now underpin crude prices

--Spain, Greece economic worries persist

--US oil inventory data delayed until Thursday


By David Bird
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Crude oil futures prices were modestly higher Tuesday, searching for direction after a long holiday weekend and seven-month lows last week...
 
FXS: US Dollar Index upside capped at 82.45
  29 May 20:01
 
FXstreet...
 
FRX: EUR/USD steady in quiet trade as Spain in focus
  29 May 20:00
 
Forexpros - The euro was ticking up and down between small gains and losses against the U...
 
IBN: India gold price rise keeps buyers at bay
  29 May 19:59
 
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Gold demand at Indian spot market remained subdued on Tuesday, hammered by a rise in prices due to firm overseas markets and a weak rupee, just ahead of the lean buying season...
 
MW: Gold heads higher for third session; oil tops $91
  29 May 19:58
 
By Myra P...
 
TRD: US GAS : Futures Drop As Forecasts
  29 May 19:57
 
--Gas declines for the third-straight session

--Futures recently down 3...
 
TRD: OIL FUTURES : Crude Higher After 7-Month Lows Last Week
  29 May 19:56
 
--Iran concerns shift, now underpin crude prices

--Spain, Greece economic worries persist

--US oil inventory data delayed until Thursday


By David Bird
Of
Crude oil futures prices were modestly higher Tuesday, searching for direction after a long holiday weekend and seven-month lows last week...
 
DY: US Dollar Steady Ahead Of Cash Equity Open; CAD Leads Gains
  29 May 19:55
 
Fundamental Headlines

- Buybacks Lowest Since 2009 as US CEOs Push Up Spending – Bloomberg

- US Stock-Index Futures Rise Before Confidence Report – Bloomberg

- Syrian Diplomats Expelled over Houla Killings – Reuters

- Europe Turning to US for Loans – WSJ

- Flat US Wages Help Fuel Rebound – WSJ

European Session Summary

After Monday’s gap open higher by higher yielding currencies and risk-correlated assets, the US Dollar started to make some headway back from its losses with a strong start in Asian trading on Tuesday...
 
MW: Treasurys gains, eyeing Spanish markets
  29 May 19:54
 
By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Treasury prices rose modestly on Tuesday, pushing yields down, as traders return from a three-day weekend to find more worries about Spain...
 
MW:Treasurys edge up ahead of data
  29 May 17:58
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices rose modestly on Tuesday, pushing yields down, as traders return from a three-day weekend and ahead of U...
 
MSN:Wheat falls on rain, weather focus turns to Midwest
  29 May 17:58
 
PARIS/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - U...
 
WSJ:GLOBAL MARKETS: Stocks, Euro, Commodities Pare Gains; US Data Eyed
  29 May 17:56
 
--Worries about Spain and its banking system pressure markets

--Stocks, euro, commodities all pare earlier gains but still firm

--Conflicting reports on China also put pressure on sentiment

--Attention on US economic data for further direction


By Ishaq Siddiqi & Michele Maatouk
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

LONDON (Dow Jones)--European stocks, the euro and commodities all pared early gains Tuesday, as worries over Spain and its banking system continued to pressure sentiment, along with a report suggesting the Chinese authorities won't resort to an aggressive stimulus plan...
 
MC:Gold may trade in USD 1,525-1,600 range for few weeks: IIFL
  29 May 17:55
 
IIFL has come out with its report on Gold...
 
IE:Gold adds Rs 85 to Rs 29,650 on sustained buying
  29 May 17:55
 
Gold prices rose for a third day in a row by adding Rs 85 to Rs 29,650 per 10 grams in the bullion market here today on firm local demand...
 
RTRS:Hedge funds bet wrong on wheat, right on copper
  29 May 17:55
 
(Reuters) - Hedge funds and other money managers betting on a continued rally in U...
 
MSN:Copper higher on dollar, Europe worries cap gains
  29 May 17:54
 
LONDON/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Copper rose on Tuesday on a softer dollar and prospects of economic stimulus in China, but concerns that Spain's banking crisis could deepen the euro zone debt situation and hit metals demand kept gains in check...
 
WSJ:OIL FUTURES: Crude Slumps As Spain Worries Trump Greece Optimism
  29 May 17:54
 
-- Crude weaker as worries over Spain banking crisis trumps Greece optimism

-- Worries over Middle East oil supplies, as Iran talks falter, keeping prices supported

-- Investors seen turning focus to U...
 
RTRS:Middle East Crude-Eases on supply glut
  29 May 17:54
 
SINGAPORE, May 29 (Reuters) - Middle East crude benchmarks
eased on Tuesday versus week-ago levels as a supply glut and
poor distillate refining margins started to weigh on prices...
 
WSJ:OIL FUTURES: Crude Slightly Higher: Iran, Greece Remain In Focus
  29 May 17:53
 

By Mari Iwata
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

TOKYO (Dow Jones)--Crude-oil futures rose slightly in Asia Tuesday, tracking gains in regional shares...
 
RTRS:World to gain from gas glut if regulation right
  29 May 17:53
 
(Reuters) - A boom in unconventional natural gas over the next 20 years could see the United States and others benefit from cheaper energy while the importance of the Middle East declines, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday...
 
BLBG:Natural Gas Golden Age Is Threatened By Pollution, IEA Says
  29 May 17:53
 
A tripling of natural-gas production from unconventional sources, such as shale formations, will only happen if environmental concerns are addressed, according to the International Energy Agency...
 
BS:Weak rupee trims market gains; Sensex ends 22 pts higher
  29 May 17:52
 
The BSE barometer Sensex retreated from day's high and finally closed with a meagre 22-point gain today after investors panicked as the weak rupee touched 55...
 
MSN:Euro pinned near 2-year lows as Spanish angst deepens
  29 May 17:51
 
LONDON (Reuters) - The euro slipped against the dollar on Tuesday, edging closer to two years lows as investors and speculators sold the common currency on persistent worries over Spain's escalating borrowing costs and its weakening banking sector...
 
ET:Rupee slide spurs automakers like M&M, Maruti & others to look home for auto parts
  29 May 17:51
 
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Car and motorbike makers, smarting from a tumble in the rupee that has increased import costs, now have little choice but to go local when buying parts - a shift that will further help the domestic industry become a sourcing hub for global automakers...
 
BLBG:Foreign Investors Buy Net 1.79 Billion Rupees Of Indian Stocks
  29 May 17:46
 
Overseas investors bought a net 1...
 
MW:Interline Brands rallies on Goldman Sachs buyout
  29 May 17:45
 
By Steve Gelsi
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Interline Brands Inc...
 
BLBG:Platinum Glut Diminishing As Bear Market Approaches: Commodities
  29 May 17:44
 
The first drop in platinum mine supply in four years and record car sales, the biggest source of demand, are reducing a surplus of the metal and shoring up prices on the brink of a bear market...
 
BLBG:Euro Poised For Monthly Drop As Bankia, ECB Optimism Damped
  29 May 17:44
 
The euro swung between gains and losses after Spain signaled it may sell more bonds to recapitalize the Bankia group, stoking concern the region’s debt crisis is deepening...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Advance After Spain Sees Debt Sales To Rescue Bankia
  29 May 17:44
 
Treasuries rose, extending a second monthly gain, after Spain said it may need to sell bonds to rescue Bankia group, increasing demand for the safest assets...
 
BLBG:Canada Dollar Falls As Economy Decline Trims Rate View
  29 May 17:43
 
Canada’s dollar appreciated against a majority of its most-traded counterparts as speculation economic growth in Asia and North America will counter stagnation in Europe boosted equities worldwide...
 
BLBG:Seaway Oil Torrent Boosts Gas Cargoes As Scorpio Rises: Freight
  29 May 17:42
 
The unprecedented flow of crude from the U...
 
BLBG:Oil Trades At Four-Day High On Outlook For U.S. Economic Growth
  29 May 17:39
 
Oil rose to a four-day high in New York as speculation that economic growth will boost fuel demand in the U...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Not Meeting Demand As AAA Debt More Expensive
  29 May 16:10
 
While Treasury 10-year note yields approach record lows, they’re cheap compared with AAA debt of other nations, helping trigger record demand at U...
 
BLBG:Wheat Drops As Rain From Russia To Australia Boosts Crop Outlook
  29 May 16:09
 
Wheat slid for a fourth session in five in Chicago on speculation rain from Russia to Australia may boost global harvests...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Rise As 10-Year Yield Falls 3 Basis Points To 1.71%
  29 May 16:09
 
Treasuries rose, reversing a decline, driving the 10-year yield down three basis points to 1...
 
BLBG:Platinum Glut Diminishing As Bear Market Approaches: Commodities
  29 May 16:09
 
The first drop in platinum mine supply in four years and record car sales, the biggest source of demand, are reducing a surplus of the metal and shoring up prices on the brink of a bear market...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Head For 2nd Monthly Gain On Euro Debt Crisis
  29 May 16:08
 
Treasuries headed for a second monthly gain as speculation Europe’s debt crisis will break up the 17-nation currency bloc and slow global economic growth boosted demand for U...
 
BLBG:Greek Euro Exit Aftershocks Risk Reaching China
  29 May 16:08
 
Greece, responsible for 0...
 
BLBG:Aussie, Kiwi Remain Higher As Stocks, Commodities Rise
  29 May 12:44
 
The Australian and New Zealand dollars remained higher after gaining yesterday as Asian stocks rose, boosting demand for higher-yielding assets...
 
BLBG:Oil Climbs A Third Day On U.S. Economic Growth Outlook
  29 May 12:44
 
Oil rose for a third day in New York as speculation that economic growth will boost fuel demand in the U...
 
MW:Dollar edges up against euro amid Spain focus
  29 May 12:43
 
By V...
 
MW:Gold holds gains as palladium prices jump
  29 May 12:43
 
By V...
 
BLBG:Japanese Stocks Swing From Gains, Losses On China, Euro
  29 May 12:43
 
Japanese stocks rose, sending the Nikkei 225 (NKY) Stock Average to a four-day advance, as China introduced measures to stimulate consumer demand, tempering concern Europe’s debt crisis is worsening as Spain struggles to rescue its third-biggest lender...
 
BLBG:Platinum Glut Diminishing As Bear Market Approaches: Commodities
  29 May 12:42
 
The first drop in platinum mine supply in four years and record car sales, the biggest source of demand, are reducing a surplus of the metal and shoring up prices on the brink of a bear market...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Head For 2nd Monthly Gain On Euro Debt Crisis
  29 May 12:42
 
Treasuries headed for their first two-month gain this year as Europe’s crisis threatened to break up the 17-nation currency bloc and slow global economic growth...
 
BLBG:Gold Set For Worst Run Since 1999 As Dollar Strengthens
  29 May 12:42
 
Gold declined for the first time in three days, set for the worst run of monthly losses since 1999, as concern that Europe’s fiscal turmoil is worsening boosted the dollar...
 
BLBG:Copper Climbs For Third Day On Reduced Concern About Euro Crisis
  29 May 12:41
 
Copper rose for a third day in London as opinion polls showed support for Greek political parties backing a bailout plan, easing concern about the euro-region debt crisis that threatens to crimp demand...
 
BLBG:Greek Euro Exit Aftershocks Risk Reaching China
  29 May 12:41
 
Greece, responsible for 0...
 
BLBG:Euro Falls, Set For Monthly Drop Before Italy Auctions
  29 May 12:41
 
The euro was poised for the biggest monthly decline since September before a sale of Italian debt tomorrow and data this week forecast to confirm the prolonged fiscal crisis is hurting the region’s economy...
 
BLBG:Swiss Franc Drops Against Euro On Greece As SNB Weighs Controls
  29 May 12:40
 
The franc fell against the euro after Greek opinion polls showed pro-bailout parties gaining ground in polls, reducing the risk of Europe’s common currency area breaking up and limiting demand for the safety of Swiss assets...
 
BLBG:Pound Snaps 4-Day Gain Versus Euro As Greece Exit Concern Eases
  29 May 12:40
 
The pound snapped a four-day advance against the euro as Greek polls showed greater support for parties supporting the country’s bailout plan, damping demand for U...
 
BLBG:Pound May Decline Against Yen On Fibonacci: Technical Analysis
  29 May 12:40
 
The pound may extend its decline against the yen as the British currency is set for the biggest monthly slide in 21 months, according to Gaitame...
 
BLBG:Dollar Scarce As Top-Quality Assets Shrink 42%
  29 May 12:39
 
The dollar is proving scarce, even after the Federal Reserve flooded the financial system with an extra $2...
 
BLBG:Asia Currencies Decline, Led By Ringgit, As Spain Concern Mounts
  29 May 12:39
 
Asian currencies weakened, led by Malaysia’s ringgit, as concern Europe’s debt crisis will worsen reduced appetite for higher-yielding emerging-market assets...
 
BLBG:Rubber Falls, Set For Biggest Monthly Drop In 8 On Europe Crisis
  29 May 12:39
 
Rubber declined, poised for the worst monthly loss in eight, amid concern that Europe’s debt crisis may be worsening, sapping demand for the commodity used in tires...
 
BLBG:Wheat Declines As Rain In Russia, Australia Boosts Crop Outlook
  29 May 12:39
 
Wheat declined on speculation that rain in parts of Russia and Australia, the world’s second biggest exporter, may boost production...
 
BLBG:Aussie, N.Z. Dollars Fall Before Europe Confidence, Jobs
  29 May 12:38
 
The Australian and New Zealand dollars halted one-day gains from yesterday as concern that fiscal turmoil in Europe is hurting the region’s economic growth curbed demand for higher-yielding assets...
 
BLBG:Seaway Oil Torrent Boosts Gas Cargoes As Scorpio Rises: Freight
  29 May 12:37
 
The unprecedented flow of crude from the U...
 
BLBG:Spot Gold Declines 0.5% In Early Asian Trade; Futures Advance
  29 May 12:37
 
Gold for immediate delivery declined 0...
 
BLBG:Euro Rises As Greek Pro-Bailout Party Leads Opinion Polls
  29 May 12:36
 
The euro rose against the dollar from the weakest level since July 2010 as polls showed Greece’s pro- bailout parties gaining ground, easing concern the nation will exit the currency bloc...
 
BLBG:Oil Climbs For Third Day On Greece Outlook, Iran Tension
  29 May 12:34
 
Oil advanced for a third day in New York on signs that voters in Greece may back austerity measures needed for a European Union bailout, boosting confidence that the bloc’s debt crisis can be contained...
 
GF: Dubai's gold trade loses its sparkle
  28 May 21:34
 
Would-be buyers prefer to send remittances home to benefit from exchange rate


‘It’s proving to be a quiet period for the trade and if the rupee’s weakness continues it will not bode well in the weeks leading up to summer,’ said Cyriac Varghese of Sky Jewellery...
 
MSN: Oil prices rise on Iran tensions, weaker dollar
  28 May 21:33
 
Oil prices rose on Monday as major crude producer Iran and Western powers failed to reach agreement over Tehran's nuclear programme and as the dollar weakened against the euro, analysts said...
 
MW: Australian shares edge higher in early trading
  28 May 21:32
 
By Sarah Turner
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) -- Australian shares climbed in early trading on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 index AU:XJO +0...
 
BD: Brent crude oil rises above $107 on Greece and Iran
  28 May 21:31
 
Greece opinion polls support pro-bailout government, lifting euro off two-year lows, but lack of progress in Iran nuclear talks underpin prices

LONDON — Oil rose above $107 per barrel on Monday as fears of a euro-zone break-up receded, but Middle East supply worries resurfaced after minimal progress in talks over Iran’s nuclear programme...
 
MW: Oil futures extend gains in electronic trading
  28 May 21:29
 
By Sarah Turner and Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch
LONDON (MarketWatch) — Crude-oil futures rose more than 1% in electronic trading Monday, after weekend killings in a Syrian government attack raised the temperature in the Middle East and the dollar traded lower...
 
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