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TT: Attempted copper theft causes natural gas leak
  16 Apr 16:42
 
A would-be copper pipe thief caused a Port Huron home to fill with so much natural gas that a ringing telephone could have led to an explosion, firefighters said...
 
BLBG: Copper May Fall on Concern About Outlook for Chinese Demand
  16 Apr 16:41
 
By Anna Stablum
April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Copper may fall for a second day in London on concern about the outlook for demand in China, the world’s largest consumer, after the government announced measures to cool the real-estate market...
 
BS: Copper eases on concern over China property market
  16 Apr 16:38
 
Copper prices eased a touch in Europe on Friday amid concern over the outlook for Chinese consumption, after the country moved to cool its burgeoning property market...
 
BLBG: Treasuries Advance on ‘Subdued’ Inflation, Stocks Fall on China
  16 Apr 16:38
 
By Keith Jenkins and Wes Goodman

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries rose, headed for a second week of gains, as stocks fell after China moved to cool its property market and traders raised bets the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates at a record low through year-end...
 
PTI: Gold recovers on fresh buying, firm global cues
  16 Apr 16:37
 
New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI) Gold prices today rose marginally by Rs 15, snapping its three-day losing streak, in the bullion market here on fresh buying by stockists and jewellery fabricators...
 
ET: Copper is better buy than Nickel: Shamik Bhose, Microsec Commerze
  16 Apr 16:36
 
A lots happening in currencies markets and that’s impacting the commodities as well, how do you see this week closing now?

Things are a little volatile here, but I am not that pessimistic about commodities per se because if you see that there were various moments in the last couple of weeks where commodities de-linked and even when dollar was reasonably strong a few days ago, commodity prices perked up...
 
RTRS: Gold eases amid Greek concerns
  16 Apr 16:36
 
Gold (GC-FT1,155...
 
CN: Palladium rush grips global commodity investors
  16 Apr 16:36
 
LONDON (Commodity Online): PDA is the abbreviation of public demonstration of affection and certain Hindu right wing organizations in India have been campaigning against it vigorously in the recent past...
 
BLBG: Emerging-Market Stocks Drop on China Steps, Google; Yen Gains
  16 Apr 16:36
 
By David Merritt
April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market stocks fell the most in a month after China acted to cool real-estate speculation and Google Inc...
 
CN: Gold gain despite dollar’s fall
  16 Apr 16:35
 
Gold ended a higher despite a dollar rise as persistent worries about Greece\'s fiscal situation prompted safe-haven buying...
 
CNBC: GE Earnings Fail to Lift Futures; BofA Next
  16 Apr 16:34
 
U...
 
CN: Gold gains marginally on safe haven demand
  16 Apr 16:34
 
Gold futures posted marginal gains as the metal’s safe haven demand overshadowed rising dollar...
 
AFP: Gold rises as weaker dollar spurs appeal as alternative investment
  16 Apr 16:26
 
LONDON -- Gold rose for the first time in three days in London as a weakening dollar increased the metal\'s appeal as an alternative investment...
 
AP: Gold drops as rebound in the dollar might curb demand
  16 Apr 16:25
 
LONDON -- Gold fell in London as the dollar rebounded, eroding demand for the precious metal as an alternative investment...
 
BR: Gold One workers in line of fire
  16 Apr 15:59
 
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) on Thursday said guards and police at Gold One International\'s (GDO) Modder East mine have \"randomly fired at the striking workers\"...
 
ET: Gold offtake remains weak as high prices deter
  16 Apr 15:59
 
MUMBAI: India\'s gold offtake remained weak for a third consecutive session on Friday as prices traded near $1,150 an ounce and traders sought lower prices to stock for weddings and upcoming festivals, dealers said...
 
BLBG: Oil Falls Below $85 on Slow U.S. Recovery; Dollar Damps Demand
  16 Apr 12:36
 
By Yee Kai Pin and Ben Sharples

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Oil declined for a second day on concern the economy in the U...
 
BLBG: Oil May Rise as U.S. Supplies Drop, Equities Gain, Survey Shows
  16 Apr 12:36
 
By Margot Habiby

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil may rise next week reflecting a decline in U...
 
BLBG: Natural Gas Drops Most in Three Months as Supply Surplus Widens
  16 Apr 12:36
 
By Reg Curren

April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Natural gas futures fell the most in three months after a government report showed that U...
 
BLBG: Gasoline Declines as U.S. Jobless Claims Rise, Dollar Gains
  16 Apr 12:36
 
By Barbara Powell

April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Gasoline fell for the first time in four days as first-time claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly jumped last week and a stronger dollar weakened commodities’ investment appeal...
 
BLBG: China’s Stock-Index Futures Rise on the First Day of Trading
  16 Apr 12:35
 
By Bloomberg News

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- China’s stock-index futures rose in their first day of trading as investors bet the nation’s equities may advance later this year as the outlook for the property market improves...
 
BLBG: Yen, Dollar Rise as Renewed Greece Concerns Spur Safety Demand
  16 Apr 12:34
 
By Yasuhiko Seki and Ron Harui


April 16 (Bloomberg) -- The yen and the dollar rose as prospects Greece will struggle to rein in the euro region’s widest budget deficit spurred demand for safer assets...
 
BLBG:Gold Declines First Time in Three Days as Dollar Saps Demand
  16 Apr 12:34
 
By Kim Kyoungwha

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Gold declined, snapping a two day advance, as the strengthening dollar sapped demand for the precious metal as an alternative asset...
 
BLBG: Palm Oil May Advance on Speculation Dry Weather to Curb Output
  16 Apr 12:33
 
By Luzi Ann Javier

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Palm oil futures, little changed, may rise on lingering concerns that low rainfall in Malaysia, the world’s second-largest supplier, will reduce global output, potentially causing a shortfall...
 
BLBG: Treasuries Head for Second Weekly Gain as Asian Stocks Drop
  16 Apr 12:33
 
By Wes Goodman

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries headed for a two-week gain as stocks fell and Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Janet Yellen said inflation is “subdued...
 
BLBG: KME Expects to Raise Copper Production as Much as 18% (Correct)
  16 Apr 12:32
 
By Anna Stablum
April 15 (Bloomberg) -- KME Group, whose copper goes into products from Volkswagen AG’s Audi sports cars to Electrolux AB washing machines, expects to raise production as much as 18 percent this year after a record slump in 2009...
 
FXS; Risk Taking Leads to Euro Gains
  16 Apr 12:32
 
The Euro, still riding out a bullish trend following unveiling of a bailout plan for Greece, was able to extend its gains against the USD in trading yesterday...
 
ET: Gold slips below $1,160; investor buying cushions fall
  16 Apr 12:31
 
SINGAPORE: Gold dropped on Friday as speculators booked profits from this week\'s rally to a four-month high, but worries about Greece\'s debt crisis could keep the metal\'s safe haven appeal intact and help it defy pressure from a rising US dollar...
 
AP: Oil Hovers Below $86 Amid Asian, US Demand Growth
  16 Apr 12:31
 
Oil prices hovered below $86 a barrel Thursday amid signs global crude demand is growing, especially in Asia...
 
BLBG: Oil May Rise as U.S. Supplies Drop, Equities Gain, Survey Shows
  16 Apr 12:31
 
By Margot Habiby
Sixteen of 36 analysts, or 44 percent, forecast oil will climb through April 23...
 
SMR: Industrial metals (copper, aluminium, nickel, etc.) daily review (April 16, 2010)
  16 Apr 12:31
 
MARKET ROUNDUP

Industrial metals lost a little ground on Thursday, capped by a stronger dollar and fears that China may move to tighten monetary policy to prevent its economy overheating after more robust growth data...
 
BLBG: Asian Stocks Decline on China Tightening, U.S. Jobless Claims
  16 Apr 12:28
 
By Shani Raja and Norie Kuboyama
April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell, dragging the MSCI Asia Pacific Index from a 20-month high, after China announced measures to cool its property market, U...
 
AP: Gold and silver daily review (April 16, 2010)
  16 Apr 12:28
 
MARKET ROUNDUP

Gold ignored the firm dollar and finished higher on Thursday, as worries over Greek debt levels attracted some safe-haven buying, while soybean futures surged to a seven-week high on the heels of brisk demand in the cash market...
 
CN: Gold remains within its recent ranges
  16 Apr 12:28
 
By Leon Westgate
This morning has seen gold come under pressure, in line with the stronger dollar, though it remains within recent ranges and has is finding solid support with some participants looking to buy on dips...
 
CN: Bullion, Energy, Base Metals daily outlook
  16 Apr 12:20
 
BULLION Commodity
Precious metals prices ended Wednesday with gains following weakness in the US currency, which persuaded investors to go for gold...
 
BLBG: India’s Stocks Retreat, Set for First Decline in 10 Weeks
  16 Apr 12:20
 
By Rajhkumar K Shaaw

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- India’s stocks fell, with the benchmark index set for its first weekly decline in 10 weeks, on speculation the central bank will tighten monetary policy next week after China announced measures to cool its property market...
 
BLBG: Nickel Advances to Highest in 23 Months on Economic Recovery
  16 Apr 12:18
 
By Jae Hur and Jason Scott

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Nickel, used to make stainless steel corrosion-resistant, advanced to the highest level in 23 months on speculation the market will swing into deficit for the first time in four years as a recovering economy boosts demand...
 
BLBG: Australia Dollar May Gain to Record in May: Technical Analysis
  16 Apr 12:17
 
By Candice Zachariahs

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian dollar may gain toward its 2008 record in the next six weeks should it break above so-called resistance near 94 U...
 
BLBG: Australian, N.Z. Dollars Decline Versus Yen on China Concerns
  16 Apr 12:17
 
By Candice Zachariahs

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian and New Zealand dollars fell for a second day against the yen on concern China’s government will take more measures to slow its economy, damping demand for commodity-linked currencies...
 
BLBG: Nikkei 225 Declines Most in Two Months on U.S. Jobs, China, Yen
  16 Apr 12:16
 
April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks fell, dragging down the Nikkei 225 Stock Average by the most in almost two months, as U...
 
BLBG: Yen, Dollar Rise as Renewed Greece Concerns Spur Safety Demand
  16 Apr 12:16
 
By Yasuhiko Seki and Ron Harui


April 16 (Bloomberg) -- The yen and the dollar rose as prospects Greece will struggle to rein in the euro region’s widest budget deficit spurred demand for safer assets...
 
BLBG: Japan’s Bonds Post Largest Weekly Gain This Year on Bank Demand
  16 Apr 12:12
 
By Theresa Barraclough

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese bonds rose, completing the largest weekly gain in four months, on speculation banks with excess cash bought debt to secure stable returns...
 
CN: Global Commodities Recap – 15th April, 2010
  16 Apr 12:11
 
Nickel prices rose 34...
 
RTRS: Gold slips below $1,160; investor buying cushions fall
  16 Apr 12:11
 
(Reuters) - Gold dropped on Friday as speculators booked profits from this week\'s rally to a four-month high, but worries about Greece\'s debt crisis could keep the metal\'s safe haven appeal intact and help it defy pressure from a rising U...
 
FXS: Gold slides down $5 through Asian session
  16 Apr 12:01
 
FXstreet...
 
BD: Gold loses shine as demand slides
  16 Apr 12:01
 
Gold declined, snapping a two day advance, as the strengthening US dollar sapped demand for the precious metal as an alternative asset...
 
SA: Silver Short Squeeze: Once in a Lifetime Opportunity?
  16 Apr 12:00
 
Silver has been performing very strongly over the past month, has broken through previous resistance and continues to move higher despite the large concentrated short position by commercial traders (JPM and HSBC) on the Comex...
 
FXS: Gold slides down $5 through Asian session
  16 Apr 12:00
 
FXstreet...
 
BLBG: Gold Declines First Time in Three Days as Dollar Saps Demand
  16 Apr 12:00
 
By Kim Kyoungwha

April 16 (Bloomberg) -- Gold declined, snapping a two day advance, as the strengthening dollar sapped demand for the precious metal as an alternative asset...
 
MC: Market Report
  16 Apr 11:58
 
Stillwater Mining announces that consensus appears to be emerging on palladium outlook Co commented that a consensus appears to be forming around the tightening market outlook for palladium supplies...
 
BS: Gold One: Police fire at mine workers
  16 Apr 11:57
 
Police and guards fired live ammunition at striking Gold One workers at the Modder East mine near Springs yesterday, said the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)...
 
AP: Gold flat as US dollar rises
  16 Apr 11:57
 
GOLD settled marginally higher as the US dollar rose on Greece\'s plans to lower the amount of dollar-denominated bonds it plans to issue...
 
TS: Gold Bulls Wincing Over GFMS Report
  16 Apr 11:56
 
Gold has struggled to maintain breaks past the $1,160 resistance level this week after rising to a four-month high of $1,168...
 
TS: Gold flat as US dollar stifles gains
  16 Apr 11:12
 
GOLD futures bounced from losses as participants were bullish on the metal after recent gains, but it settled only marginally higher as a stronger greenback kept any gains in check...
 
MW: Consensus Appears to Be Emerging on Palladium Outlook
  16 Apr 11:11
 
today commented that a consensus appears to be forming around the tightening market outlook for palladium supplies...
 
BD: Gold loses shine as demand slides
  16 Apr 11:11
 
Gold declined, snapping a two day advance, as the strengthening US dollar sapped demand for the precious metal as an alternative asset...
 
SS: Gold Seeker Closing Report: Gold and Silver Rebound From Early Losses and End Near Unchanged
  16 Apr 11:10
 
The Metals:

Gold fell in Asia and London to see a loss of $8...
 
BLBG: Natural Gas Futures Fall Before Government Stockpile Report
  15 Apr 19:39
 
By Reg Curren

April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Natural gas futures fell in New York before a weekly government report today that will probably show a bigger-than-average increase in stockpiles of the power- plant and industrial fuel...
 
PTI: Gold declines on fresh selling, silver follows suit
  15 Apr 19:39
 
MUMBAI: Gold prices declined at the bullion market here today on emergence of fresh selling from stockists and jewellers amid bearish trend in European markets...
 
BLBG: Canadian Dollar Hovers at Parity Before Central Bank Meeting
  15 Apr 19:39
 
By Chris Fournier

April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Canada’s dollar was worth more than its U...
 
BLBG: Euro Falls on Renewed Concern Greece Bailout Package Not Enough
  15 Apr 19:37
 
By Ben Levisohn and Bo Nielsen

April 15 (Bloomberg) -- The euro dropped for the first time in six days against the dollar and yen on concern the European Union-led 45 billion euro ($61 billion) rescue plan for Greece won’t be enough to restore the currency’s credibility...
 
BLBG: Gold Drops in New York as Rebound in the Dollar May Curb Demand
  15 Apr 19:36
 
By Claudia Carpenter

April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Gold dropped in New York as the dollar rebounded after five consecutive declines, eroding demand for the precious metal as an alternative investment...
 
BLBG: Production Jumps as U.S. Factories Lead Recovery
  15 Apr 19:36
 
By Shobhana Chandra

April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Manufacturing production in the U...
 
BLBG: Jobless Claims in U.S. Unexpectedly Rose Last Week (Update2)
  15 Apr 19:00
 
By Timothy R...
 
PTI: Gold falls for 3rd day on heavy selling amid weak global cues
  15 Apr 18:49
 
NEW DELHI: Gold fell for the third straight day losing Rs 15 to trade at Rs 17,010 per ten grams in the bullion market here today on sustained selling amid a weak global trend...
 
BLBG: U.K. Pound Rises After Poll Shows Conservatives’ Lead Widened
  15 Apr 18:31
 
By Lukanyo Mnyanda

April 15 (Bloomberg) -- The pound rose against the euro after a poll showed the opposition Conservatives’ lead over the Labour Party widened, easing concern that next month’s elections will produce a government too weak to cut the budget deficit...
 
BLBG: Crude Oil Trades Little Changed Near $86 as Dollar Strengthens
  15 Apr 18:29
 
By Alexander Kwiatkowski
April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Oil traded little changed in New York as a stronger dollar dampened the investment appeal of commodities, offsetting signs of accelerating economic growth in China...
 
RTRS: Jobless claims jump in post-Easter volatility
  15 Apr 18:28
 
The number of U...
 
RTRS: Gold steady as chart support offsets firm dollar
  15 Apr 18:27
 
Gold was steady in Europe on Thursday, pressured by dollar strength as a widening of Greek-German yield spreads dented the euro, while strong chart-based support helping keep prices above $1,150 an ounce...
 
BLBG: Fed’s New York Manufacturing Index Rises More Than Forecast
  15 Apr 18:25
 
By Bob Willis

April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Manufacturing in the New York region expanded in April at a faster pace than anticipated, indicating factories will remain at the forefront of the U...
 
BLBG: Dollar Near 1-Week Low; Asian Recovery Signs Cut Refuge Demand
  15 Apr 18:25
 
By Timothy R...
 
AFP: Higher gold price scares off Indian buyers; premiums flat
  15 Apr 17:38
 
Jewellers in India, the world\'s largest gold consumer, turned their back on gold as prices held near a four-month high, while selling from holders in other parts of Asia kept premiums under pressure...
 
AFX: The Pound continues to rise as the latest polls show the Conservatives widening the gap
  15 Apr 15:57
 
The Pound rose above $1...
 
BLBG: Euro Drops First Day in Five, Greek Bonds Fall on Debt Concern
  15 Apr 15:57
 
By David Merritt

April 13 (Bloomberg) -- The euro snapped five days of gains against the dollar and Greece’s bonds tumbled on concern the European Union-led bailout for the nation isn’t enough to prevent the region’s debt crisis spreading...
 
AP: FTSE 100 resistance at 5800
  15 Apr 15:56
 
Simon Denham at Capital Spreads gives his insight into the more popular spread betting markets:

\"The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:...
 
MW: Oil futures drop below $86 as dollar gains vs. major rivals
  15 Apr 15:52
 
China\'s economy grew 11...
 
BLBG: Copper Declines in London as Stronger Dollar Curbs Metal Demand
  15 Apr 15:52
 
By Anna Stablum
April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Copper declined in London as the dollar rose for the first time in five days, curbing demand for metals as an alternative asset...
 
RTRS: India gold demand remains slack; traders await falls
  15 Apr 15:52
 
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India\'s gold demand remained slack on Thursday as prices traded above $1,150 an ounce, and as traders sought lower prices to stock up for the ongoing wedding season and festivals, dealers said...
 
DFX: Crude Oil, Gold May Turn Lower as Risk Appetite Falters
  15 Apr 15:51
 
Crude oil and gold prices may turn lower as US stock index futures decline, hinting at fading risk appetite ahead of the opening bell on Wall Street...
 
FXS: Gold steadies as investors await dollar direction
  15 Apr 15:50
 
Gold is trading at $1,155 as of 21:30pm, London-Time, with a bullish trend

Spot gold XAU was at $1,151...
 
AFP: Platinum and palladium hallmarking surge in March 14th April 2010
  15 Apr 15:50
 
UK platinum hallmarking increased by 8...
 
BS: Gold extends gains; palladium near two-year high
  15 Apr 15:49
 
SINGAPORE - Gold firmed on bargain hunting driven by early gains in the euro, with strong China economic growth underpinning sentiment, while palladium slipped from a two year high hit the previous day...
 
SA: While Precious Metals Take a Breather, Oil Should Rise Higher
  15 Apr 15:49
 
In my last report I showed some cycles for the price of gold and how they were starting to roll over-- which would in turn put some selling pressure on both gold and silver this week...
 
RTRS: Stronger euro boosts gold; palladium pauses at two-year high
  15 Apr 15:48
 
Gold gained to track a firmer euro on Thursday and strong China economic growth underpinned sentiment, while palladium paused for breather after rising to its highest in two years the previous day...
 
CNBC: Gold Tracks Euro Higher
  15 Apr 15:47
 
Gold gained to track a firmer euro on Thursday and strong China economic growth underpinned
sentiment, while palladium paused for breather after rising to its highest in two years the previous day...
 
FXS: Technical Market Commentary
  15 Apr 12:52
 
The EURUSD is currently trading at 1...
 
AP: FTSE 100 Seen Higher After Dow Jonoes, S&P 500 And NASDAQ Advance
  15 Apr 12:43
 
The FTSE 100 is projected to tack on a further 0...
 
CN: Market review on precious metals, energy
  15 Apr 12:33
 
Precious Metals
Precious metals prices ended Wednesday with gains following weakness in the US currency, which persuaded investors to go for gold...
 
CN: Technical outlook on gold, copper, crude oil
  15 Apr 12:31
 
MCX Gold June
Spot Gold prices lost some of the initial gains after touching important resistance of $1162 and ended at $1155 levels...
 
BLBG: Palm Oil Declines a Fourth Day as Shipments From Malaysia Drop
  15 Apr 12:30
 
By Luzi Ann Javier

April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Palm oil futures fell for a fourth day, the longest losing streak in almost a month, as exports from Malaysia, the world’s second-largest supplier, declined in the first half of April and China’s stockpiles rose...
 
TS: Asian shares fall, euro consolidates
  15 Apr 12:29
 
SINGAPORE, Apr 13 (Reuters): Asian shares fell Tuesday ahead of key earnings in the United States while the euro consolidated ahead of a Treasury bill sale by Greece later in the day...
 
RTRS: Gold extends gains; palladium near 2-year high
  15 Apr 12:29
 
(Reuters) - Gold firmed on Thursday on bargain hunting driven by early gains in the euro, with strong China economic growth underpinning sentiment, while palladium slipped from a two year high hit the previous day...
 
BLBG: Treasuries Give Up April Gain as Factory Production May Quicken
  15 Apr 12:28
 
By Wes Goodman

April 15 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries were poised to finish the first half of April with a loss as economists said a Federal Reserve report today will show industrial production accelerated in March...
 
PTI: Gold prices may climb to USD 1300 by next yr: GFMS
  15 Apr 12:27
 
Houston, Apr 15 (PTI) Gold prices may rise above USD 1,300 per troy ounce by 2011 on record demand from investors worried about inflation, currencies and sovereign debt, a survey by UK-based consultancy GFMS has said...
 
MN: Gold near final bull stage; gains possible: GFMS
  15 Apr 12:21
 
Gold is near the final phase of its 10-year bull run, but prices could still climb as high as USD 1,300 an ounce in 2010 driven by higher investment demand, said Philip Klapwijk, chairman of metals consultancy GFMS Ltd...
 
IBT: Gold Technical Precious Metals (2010-04-15)
  15 Apr 12:20
 
Gold was trading yesterday within a tight range, biased in sometimes to the downside, as Stochastic needed to exit overbought areas...
 
IBT: Silver Technical Precious Metals (2010-04-15)
  15 Apr 12:20
 
Morning Report

Sideways trading is still settled above 161...
 
PTI: Gold prices may touch $1,300 by next year: Survey
  15 Apr 12:20
 
HOUSTON: Gold prices may rise above $1,300 per troy ounce by 2011 on record demand from investors worried about inflation, currencies and sovereign debt, a survey by UK-based consultancy GFMS has said...
 
RTRS: Gold tracks euro higher; palladium near 2-year high
  15 Apr 12:19
 
By Lewa Pardomuan

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Gold gained to track a firmer euro on Thursday and strong China economic growth underpinned sentiment, while palladium paused for breather after rising to its highest in two years the previous day...
 
HT: Gold to go up with currency struggling
  15 Apr 12:19
 
LONDON: The price of gold is set to win further support as investors shun struggling currencies, notably the dollar, metals consultancy GFMS predicted today...
 
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