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ET:Brent falls below $112 on US recession fears
  05 Sep 10:34
 
SINGAPORE: Brent crude fell below $112 a barrel on Monday, as fears of another US recession slowing fuel demand overshadowed supply concerns over a major shutdown of offshore oil production forced by Tropical Storm Lee...
 
MB:LME ASIAN WRAP: US data keeps copper in tight range
  05 Sep 10:34
 
London Metal Exchange copper traded in a tight range in the Asian morning session on Monday, as worries over the global economy increased due to the latest disappointing US data

London Metal Exchange copper traded in a tight range in the Asian morning session on Monday, as worries over the global economy increased due to the latest disappointing US data...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper slides on weak U.S., China data
  05 Sep 10:31
 
* Copper down 0...
 
BLBG:Asian Stocks, Oil Drop as Dollar Climbs
  05 Sep 10:30
 
Asian stocks and oil fell for a second day after U...
 
MW:Dollar gains as investors seek safer assets
  05 Sep 10:29
 
By Sarah Turner, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — The dollar traded higher against major rivals Monday, extending gains made late last week when investors turned to the U...
 
MW:Oil futures decline as demand worries weigh
  05 Sep 10:29
 
By Sarah Turner, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — Oil futures dipped in electronic trading early Monday, extending crude’s losses after poor U...
 
MW:Gold bugs cheers bounce-back
  05 Sep 10:28
 
Commentary: Gold climbs back, though gold shares still lag

By Peter Brimelow, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Does gold’s bounce-back vindicate the bugs? They say yes!

At the CME floor close on Friday, the December gold contact GC1Z +0...
 
BLBG:DDollar Rises Against Euro, Kiwi, Aussie in Early Trades on Risk Aversion
  05 Sep 10:27
 
The U...
 
BLBG:Aussie, New Zealand Dollars Decline on Merkel Loss, Tightening Bank Credit
  05 Sep 10:25
 
The Australian and New Zealand dollars declined amid concerns Europe’s debt crisis is damaging public support for German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party and making it harder for banks to borrow among themselves...
 
BLBG:Gold Advances Above Platinum Prices as Global Slowdown Spurs Haven Demand
  05 Sep 10:24
 
Gold prices climbed above platinum prices as concern about a global economic slowdown boosted demand for a haven and eroded the outlook for a metal used mainly in autocatalysts...
 
BLBG:Copper Drops for 3rd Day as U.S. Jobs Data Stokes Growth Concern
  05 Sep 10:24
 
Copper declined for a third day amid stalling U...
 
BLBG:Asian Currencies Decline, Led by South Korea’s Won, on Weak U.S. Jobs Data
  05 Sep 10:23
 
Gold may fall as some investors sell the metal for cash to cover losses in other markets after global equities slumped on concern that economic growth in the U...
 
BLBG:Copper May See Shortage for Third Year
  05 Sep 10:21
 
Copper will remain in short supply for a third straight year in 2012 as China-led demand boosts prices, Japan’s top producer said...
 
BLBG:Asian Currencies Decline, Led by South Korea’s Won, on Weak U.S. Jobs Data
  05 Sep 10:17
 
Asian currencies declined, led by South Korea’s won, as weaker-than-expected jobs data prompted concern the world’s largest economy may slip into recession, dimming the region’s export outlook...
 
BLBG:Dollar Rises Against Euro on Merkel’s Election Defeat, Asia Stock Slump
  05 Sep 10:16
 
The dollar rose against most of its major peers after an election loss for Germany’s ruling party stoked concern that support will fade for bailouts of the euro area’s indebted states, supporting demand for refuge currencies...
 
BLBG:Oil Drops on Signs of Economic Slowdown; Gulf Workers Return After Storm
  05 Sep 10:14
 
Oil declined for a second day in New York as investors speculated that signs the Chinese and U...
 
TH:Edible oils recover during the week on festive demand
  03 Sep 13:01
 
Select edible oils recovered on the wholesale market here this week, snapping their two-week losing streak on fresh demand from vanaspati millers and retailers amid the ongoing festive season...
 
MM:Weak US jobs report drags on dollar
  03 Sep 12:59
 
NEW YORK (AP) -- The dollar fell against several key currencies Friday after a dismal U...
 
KP:Oil prices, prospects for economic growth fall
  03 Sep 12:57
 
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices fell Friday along with the prospects for global economic growth as the government reported the economy added no jobs last month...
 
NN:Gold price per ounce jump as US jobs report dampens hopes
  03 Sep 12:56
 
There seems to be a real relationship between stock markets and the prices of precious metals especially gold...
 
RTRS:Gold draws prospectors, thieves worldwide
  03 Sep 12:54
 
(Reuters) - As the price of gold rests near record highs, people from Spokane to Bangkok are selling jewelry or buying bullion, some are giving up steady jobs to take to panning while theft of gold chains and watches is on the rise worldwide...
 
MC:Gold jumps 3% as jobs gloom spurs safety bid
  03 Sep 12:54
 
Gold surged nearly 3% on Friday, hitting its highest level since last week\'s record, as investors sought refuge in safe haven assets following a bleak US employment report...
 
MC:Oil falls as US job growth stalls
  03 Sep 12:53
 
Oil fell on Friday as stalled US job growth in August rekindled worries there will be another recession, which would slow oil and gasoline use, traders said...
 
MW:Brazil stocks, currency hit after slower growth
  03 Sep 12:51
 
By Carla Mozee, MarketWatch
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Brazilian stocks slumped Friday, with a report of slowing domestic quarterly growth and dismal labor data from the U...
 
BLBG:Libyans Seek to Restore Oil Output as a Hiding Qaddafi Threatens Turmoil
  03 Sep 11:13
 
Libya’s new leaders anticipate restoring the nation’s oil output “within a reasonable time,” an achievement that depends in part on overcoming threats from the elusive Muammar Qaddafi and his remaining loyalists...
 
BLBG:Dollar Declines Versus Franc Amid Speculation Fed Will Act; Euro Weakens
  03 Sep 11:12
 
The dollar fell for a third day versus the Swiss franc, the longest losing streak in a month, as investors bet the Federal Reserve will take steps to stimulate growth after U...
 
BLBG:Crude Oil Declines as Stagnant U.S. Employment Signals Weak Fuel Demand
  03 Sep 11:11
 
Crude oil fell the most in two weeks, trimming a second weekly gain, after employment in the U...
 
BLBG:Wheat Climbs Most in Week as Dry U.S. Great Plains May Cut Winter Crops
  03 Sep 11:10
 
Wheat futures rose the most in more than a week on speculation that persistent dry weather in the U...
 
BLBG:Corn, Soy Rise on Speculation Bad Weather Hurt Crop More Than Estimated
  03 Sep 11:06
 
Corn futures rose the most in a week and soybeans extended their rally on speculation that hot, dry weather in the U...
 
BLBG:Gold Heads for Biggest Advance in Four Weeks as U.S. Employment Stagnates
  03 Sep 11:05
 
Gold jumped the most in almost four weeks after a report showed that U...
 
BLBG:Canadian Currency Declines From Four-Week High on Global Recession Concern
  03 Sep 11:02
 
Canada’s dollar fell this week from the highest level in almost a month on concern the global economy may lapse into another recession, dimming the prospects for the nation’s exports of raw materials...
 
BLBG:Employment in U.S. Unexpectedly Stagnated in August; Jobless Rate at 9.1%
  02 Sep 18:04
 
Employment in the U...
 
BLBG:Corn Rallies After Biggest Drop in Two Months Spurs Purchases; Wheat Gains
  02 Sep 17:38
 
Corn rallied after declining the most in two months yesterday, as forecasts of lower yields in the U...
 
WSJ:Oil lifts euro zone producer prices in July
  02 Sep 17:34
 
BRUSSELS: Energy costs pushed euro zone producer prices up in July as Brent oil prices spiked, but overall inflation pressures were moderate, adding to economists\' expectations the European Central Bank will keep rates on hold...
 
RTRS:Asia Fuel Oil-Prompt weakens for 2nd session
  02 Sep 17:34
 
SINGAPORE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Asia\'s fuel oil market weakened further on Friday, as its
expiring September/October timespread fell sharply for a second straight session, while its
prompt cracks dropped to a discount wider than $7...
 
WSJ:OIL FUTURES: Crude Down As Investors Await US Unemployment Data
  02 Sep 17:30
 
--Oil down as investors await U...
 
WSJ:GLOBAL MARKETS: European Stocks, Euro Weaken; Greek Fears Weigh
  02 Sep 17:29
 
--European stocks plunge; euro falls too

--Greece suspends talks with the troika of international agencies

--Unwelcome Greek developments renew debt fears

--Investors await U...
 
RTRS:FOREX-Franc soars, euro zone nerves dominate
  02 Sep 17:26
 
* Swiss franc soars as equity markets under pressure

* SNB absent from forward market but traders wary

* Focus on U...
 
BLBG:Pemex Sees Potential Deep-Water Oil Drilling Ventures With Spain’s Repsol
  02 Sep 17:24
 
Petroleos Mexicanos, the shareholder doubling its stake in Spanish oil company Repsol YPF SA (REP), wants to jointly drill in deep waters though media reports say Repsol is resisting the growing power Mexico’s state-owned company...
 
BLBG:U.K. Regulator Loses Bid to Ban Ex-Commerzbank Trader Over Lead Contracts
  02 Sep 17:11
 
A former metals trader at Commerzbank AG (CBK)’s Dresdner Kleinwort unit won a U...
 
WSJ:WORLD FOREX: Swiss Franc Soars As Caution Prevails
  02 Sep 17:11
 
-- Swiss franc rises to three-week high against euro, dollar as sentiment sours

-- Fresh worries about Greece\'s access to bailout funds unnerve currency traders

-- Euro falls close to $1...
 
TS:Dollar Firmer as Eurozone Concerns Intensify
  02 Sep 17:10
 
NEW YORK (BBH FX Strategy) -- Risk sentiment has soured sharply in the run-up to the Non-Farm Payroll report...
 
WSJ:Oil Slips Ahead of Jobs Report
  02 Sep 17:08
 
By SELINA WILLIAMS

LONDON—Crude-oil futures fell ahead of U...
 
WSJ:Key US Dollar, Sterling Libor Rise; Euro Rate Falls
  02 Sep 17:01
 
LONDON (Dow Jones)--The cost of borrowing dollars and sterling for three months in the London interbank market rose Friday, while the euro rate fell...
 
BLBG:U.S. Commodities Day Ahead: Copper, Sugar Drop; Corn Advances
  02 Sep 17:00
 
ECONOMIC EVENTS, AGRICULTURE REPORTS:
Forecast Prior Time
(N...
 
RTTN:Gold Advances Above $1,850 Ahead Of Jobs Data
  02 Sep 17:00
 
(RTTNews) - The price of gold advanced Friday morning as the U...
 
IE:Rupee up by 23 paise vs dollar
  02 Sep 16:59
 
The Indian rupee gained 23 paise to Rs 45...
 
SI:Rupee gains 19 paise against dollar
  02 Sep 16:58
 
The rupee strengthened by 19 paise to Rs 45...
 
CO:MCX Gold futures travel above 27500; Up 1.59 percent
  02 Sep 16:58
 
AHMEDABAD (Commodity Online): Gold was slightly mixed in the last trading session closed unexciting up by +0...
 
BL:Rupee gains 23 paise against dollar
  02 Sep 16:57
 
The rupee gained 23 paise to Rs 45...
 
IC:Rand softer vs dollar on Greece, data
  02 Sep 16:56
 
The rand was slightly softer against the dollar in noon trade on Friday as it tracked a euro made jittery by worries surrounding Greece and as markets awaited key US non-farms payrolls data due out this afternoon...
 
EN:Exchange rate forecasts: Downside risks to EUR USD currency pair increasing
  02 Sep 16:54
 
Deutsche Bank exchange rate analysts have this morning warned that they are starting to see the downside risks to EUR/USD increasing...
 
TN:Ukraine demands Russia revise gas deal
  02 Sep 16:52
 
Ukraine is stepping up pressure on Russia to revise a long-term natural gas contract signed in 2009...
 
RTRS:Middle East Crude-Oman at 3-mth high on Europe pull
  02 Sep 16:51
 
SINGAPORE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Middle East crude rose on
Friday sending Oman\'s premium to a three-month high as European
buyers drained supplies, boosting arbitrage flows opened by a
strong Urals market...
 
RTRS:North Sea Forties crude oil faces more delays
  02 Sep 16:50
 
* 14 of 24 September Forties cargoes delayed by several days

* Another Forties cargo dropped entirely from Sept...
 
RTRS:Asia-Pacific Crude-Steady as most Oct barrels sold
  02 Sep 16:50
 
SINGAPORE, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Asia-Pacific crude market held steady on Friday as most of the October barrels were traded while the remaining October cargoes such as Vincent, Cossack and Senipah condensate were likely to be sold during a major traders gathering in Singapore next week...
 
RTRS:VEGOILS-Palm gains, catches up to other vegoils
  02 Sep 16:49
 
JAKARTA, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures rose
1...
 
RTRS:Most Sept. N.Sea Forties oil cargoes delayed-trade
  02 Sep 16:40
 
(Reuters) - North Sea maintenance work has forced delays to as many as 14 of the 24 Forties crude oil cargoes scheduled to load in September and another cargo has been dropped entirely, trade sources said on Friday...
 
MB:Copper prices fall in LME pre-market ahead of payroll data
  02 Sep 16:39
 
Copper prices fell during pre-market trading on the London Metal Exchange on Friday, continuing a downward trend seen through the Asian trading session

Copper prices fell during pre-market trading on the London Metal Exchange on Friday, continuing a downward trend seen through the Asian trading session...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper falls as QE3 in U.S. less likely after data
  02 Sep 16:38
 
* Need for QE3 in the U...
 
CN:Crude Oil on the Defensive, Gold Finding Support Ahead of US Jobs Data
  02 Sep 16:37
 
Crude Oil On the Defensive Ahead of US Jobs Report
Gold Trading as Safe Haven For Now, Outlook Clouded
WTI Crude Oil (NY Close): $88...
 
RTRS:Brent treads at $114; awaits U.S. jobs data, storms
  02 Sep 16:36
 
(Reuters) - India gold futures gained more than 1...
 
WSJ:PRECIOUS METALS: Gold Higher, But Largely In Range As Payrolls Eyed
  02 Sep 16:32
 
--Spot gold at its highest level in more than a week

--Market broadly rangebound, lacking conviction for sharp move in either direction

--Investors eye payrolls, though large departure from expectations may be needed to influence gold price, analysts say

--Other precious metals also trade higher

--HSBC cuts 2011 platinum, palladium forecasts


By Rhiannon Hoyle
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Spot gold trades at its highest level in more than a week Friday, although the yellow metal is still largely within its recent wide range as many investors sit on the sidelines ahead of a key U...
 
TH:Gold gains Rs. 385, silver up by Rs. 700
  02 Sep 16:10
 
Gold gained Rs...
 
BLBG:Crude Oil on the Defensive, Gold Finding Support Ahead of US Jobs Data
  02 Sep 16:06
 
Crude Oil On the Defensive Ahead of US Jobs Report
Gold Trading as Safe Haven For Now, Outlook Clouded
WTI Crude Oil (NY Close): $88...
 
BLBG:Senegal Plans Offshore Oil Drilling in 2012 as West African Output Grows
  02 Sep 16:05
 
Energy companies operating in Senegal will drill three offshore wells next year as the West African nation vies to join a growing group of regional crude producers, according to the state-owned oil company, Petrosen...
 
BLBG:Gold Advances for a Second Day as Equities Drop on Slowing-Growth Concern
  02 Sep 16:04
 
Gold gained for a second day in London as concern about slowing growth drove equities lower and boosted demand for the metal as an alternative investment...
 
IA:Dollar, Swiss Frank Up, Euro Down
  02 Sep 16:01
 
The official value of the shekel declined an average of ...
 
OP:Euro weakens against sterling
  02 Sep 15:56
 
THIS week we had a string of disappointing economic data which undermined sterling as worries over the UK recovery continued...
 
DP:RBI reference rates for US dollar, euro
  02 Sep 15:48
 
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today fixed the reference rate for the US dollar at Rs 45...
 
ET:Gold gains Rs 385, silver up by Rs 700 on global cues
  02 Sep 15:47
 
NEW DELHI: Gold gained Rs 385 to touch Rs 27,915 per 10 grams in the bullion market here today on brisk buying by stockists and investors amid a firm global trend...
 
WSJ:Forget Gold, This Chart Reveals the Most Precious (and Profitable) Commodity
  02 Sep 15:40
 
It’s Friday and you know what that means – fresh investing insights with the help of a few graphics...
 
FT:Euro crisis overtakes inflation as investors' top fear
  02 Sep 15:40
 
Just in excess of a quarter of investors cited the euro crisis as their top fear increasing from 9 per cent in January, data from a barometer of investor sentiment from Dianomi has shown...
 
EN:Australian dollar: Current environment favours British Pound
  02 Sep 15:39
 
The pound Australian dollar exchange rate is 0...
 
RTRS:Euro, dollar down 2 percent on day versus Swiss franc
  02 Sep 15:37
 
(Reuters) - The euro extended losses versus the Swiss franc on Friday with little sign of any intervention in the forward market from the Swiss National Bank, as deepening concerns about the euro zone debt crisis and losses in European shares fuelled demand for the franc...
 
BLBG:Swiss Franc Heads for Record Weekly Gain Versus Euro on U.S. Jobs Concern
  02 Sep 15:36
 
The franc headed for a record weekly gain before data economists say will show job growth in the U...
 
RTRS:Rupee off day's high as euro slips
  02 Sep 15:36
 
`(Reuters) - The rupee continued to trade higher in afternoon trades on Friday aided by positive shares, but came off the day\'s high as the euro slipped...
 
ET:Euro, dollar down 2% on day versus Swiss franc
  02 Sep 15:32
 
LONDON: The euro extended losses versus the Swiss franc on Friday with little sign of any intervention in the forward market from the Swiss National Bank, as deepening concerns about the euro zone debt crisis and losses in European shares fuelled demand for the franc...
 
BLBG:Stocks Decline, Swiss Franc Strengthens Before U.S. Payrolls; Copper Falls
  02 Sep 15:27
 
Stocks in Europe and Asia declined, U...
 
BLBG:Euro-Area Producer-Price Inflation Quickens
  02 Sep 15:26
 
European producer-price inflation accelerated in July, led by higher costs for energy...
 
RTRS:Oil falls, awaits U.S. jobs data, storm
  02 Sep 15:21
 
(Reuters) - Oil futures fell on Friday as the market nervously awaited U...
 
MC:Copper futures down 0.37% on global cues
  02 Sep 15:19
 
Copper prices fell by 0...
 
RJ:Gold demand in India could cause price hike
  02 Sep 15:12
 
Demand for gold in India could cause the price of the yellow metal to rise even higher, according to a report from Sky news...
 
WSJ:GLOBAL MARKETS: European Stocks Fall Sharply; Euro Hit
  02 Sep 15:07
 
- European stocks post heavy losses; euro falls; peripheral yield spreads widen

- Euro-zone debt crisis in focus as troika talks with Greece suspended

- Jitters ahead of nonfarm payrolls release

- Banks under pressure following NYT report

By Michele Maatouk

Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

LONDON (Dow Jones)--European stocks fell sharply Friday along with the euro, and peripheral yield spreads widened, as fresh headlines surrounding Greece and the euro-zone debt crisis prompted investors to ditch risky assets...
 
BLBG:Gold Gains for Second Day as Equities Drop
  02 Sep 15:06
 
Gold gained for a second day in London as concern about slowing growth drove equities lower and boosted demand for the metal as an alternative investment...
 
BLBG:Corn Rallies After Biggest Drop in Two Months Spurs Purchases; Wheat Gains
  02 Sep 15:05
 
Corn rallied after declining the most in two months yesterday, as forecasts of lower yields in the U...
 
BLBG:Polymetal Climbs 4th Day This Week as Gold and Silver Advance
  02 Sep 13:09
 
OAO Polymetal, a Russian gold and silver producer, advanced for the fourth day this week as the price of both metals increased...
 
MW:Oil posts mild losses ahead of jobs data
  02 Sep 13:09
 
By Sarah Turner, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — Oil futures slipped in electronic trading hours in Asia on Friday, ahead of a key employment report that will likely provide some clues about the health of the U...
 
MW:Dollar edges up ahead of jobs data
  02 Sep 13:08
 
By Sarah Turner, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — The dollar edged up against major rivals on Friday, ahead of a key U...
 
BLBG:Tusk May Need to Forget Grudges in Drive to Shield Poland From Euro Crisis
  02 Sep 13:05
 
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk may need to overcome the loss of his coalition partner after next month’s election to show investors he can steer the country clear of the euro region’s debt crisis...
 
BLBG:Gold Advances Before Payrolls Reports Likely to Show U.S. Hiring Slowed
  02 Sep 13:05
 
Gold gained before the release of reports today expected to show that the U...
 
BLBG:Corn, Soybeans May Extend Gains on Worsening Weather, Mirae Asset Says
  02 Sep 13:00
 
Corn and soybeans may extend gains, outperforming other agricultural commodities, as worsening weather in the U...
 
ET:Rupee gains, rate rise expected by RBI to curb inflation
  02 Sep 11:43
 
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee climbed on Friday after a two-day holiday, supported by firmer shares and expectations for another rate rise by the central bank this month to curb inflation pressures...
 
BR:Euro nurses losses, eyes on US jobs data
  02 Sep 11:36
 
SINGAPORE/SYDNEY: The euro steadied on Friday after a drubbing overnight on weak euro zone data, supported by talk that Asian sovereign players were buying the single currency to defend an option barrier...
 
LM:Rupee gains on firm shares, rate rise hopes
  02 Sep 11:36
 
Mumbai: The rupee climbed on Friday after a two-day holiday, supported by firmer shares and expectations for another rate rise by the central bank this month to curb inflation pressures...
 
ET:Yuan edges down on strong dollar; market awaits key data
  02 Sep 11:34
 
SHANGHAI: China\'s yuan slipped slightly against the dollar by midday on Friday after the People\'s Bank of China set a weaker mid-point, reflecting the gains in the dollar against other currencies overnight...
 
II:RUPEE: Up On Positive Local Shares
  02 Sep 11:34
 
The Indian rupee re-opened slightly higher on Friday, September 02, 2011 after a two day long holiday in the domestic currency market...
 
MC:Rupee stronger as shares positive
  02 Sep 11:33
 
The rupee was stronger in early morning trades on Friday aided by positive local shares that offset a weaker euro...
 
ET:Rupee up 19 paise at Rs 45.89 per US dollar in early trade
  02 Sep 11:30
 
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee strengthened by 19 paise to Rs 45...
 
RTRS:Brent treads at $114; awaits U.S. jobs data, storms
  02 Sep 11:28
 
* U...
 
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