Analysis Topic: Commodity Markets - Metals, Softs & Oils
The analysis published under this topic are as follows.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Gold Potential to Hit $2,000 to $3,000 Within 2 Years / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2010
By: Aden_Forecast
This month’s jump up in precious metals, resources and oil reinforces that the lows in February were likely the lows for the downward correction.
For now, the second quarter is off to a good start. The fact that gold’s decline was mild (down 13½%) is saying that the underlying bull market is strong and solid. You should now have your positions bought and in place, waiting for the bull market to further unfold.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Is the Plunging Euro Bullish or Bearish for Gold? / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2010
By: Przemyslaw_Radomski
In our previous essay we've discussed i.a. the changes in the strenght of influence that the U.S. Dollar has on the price of gold and what it means to gold Investors / Traders. In the following essay, we will provide you with a follow-up on the analysis regarding U.S. Dollar, and then we will move to the gold market itself.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Amid Push For Renewable Energy, Saudi Arabia Cautiously Turns Over Green Leaf / Commodities / Renewable Energy
By: OilPrice_Com
The promise of green energy has intrigued the Middle East, where concern about future reserves runs deep, but Saudi Arabia's recent plan for a multibillion-dollar investment in traditional oil projects underscores lingering concern about betting on renewables.Read full article... Read full article...
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Gold and Silver Firm Despite Rising Dollar as Greek Debt Contagion Spreads / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2010
By: Adrian_Ash
THE PRICE OF GOLD slipped below $1150 an ounce on Tuesday morning in London's wholesale market, dropping 0.3% from Monday's finish as the US Dollar rose and world stock markets fell once again.
"Contagion" fears over Greek government debt continued "spreading quite rapidly to Portugal, Spain, Ireland and Italy," said one credit strategist.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Gold in British Pounds Near Record Highs on Hung Parliament and Budget Deficit Concerns / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2010
By: GoldCore
Gold dipped to $1,150/oz after lunch in New York before recovering to close with a gain of 0.03%. It has range traded from $1,150/oz to $1,157/oz in late Asian and European trading this morning. Gold is currently trading at $1,155/oz and in euro and GBP terms, at €865/oz and £749/oz respectively. Gold remains near record highs in euros and Swiss francs. Gold in sterling has rallied today by more 2% today as sterling has fallen on hung parliament and UK fiscal deficit concerns.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Profit From Wall Street's Global Commodities Grab / Commodities / Resources Investing
By: Money_Morning
William Patalon III writes: Virtually every investor has heard about how the emergence of China and India promise to send commodity prices skyward in the months and years to come. The promised run-up has yet to begin in earnest, but prognosticators say it's merely a matter of time and just the "right" catalyst.
Money Morning Contributing Editor Peter Krauth - a noted commodities expert and editor of the Global Resource Alert advisory service - says he's found that "just right" catalyst. He's calling it the "Great Global Commodities Grab," and says it's being engineered by some of Wall Street's biggest investment banks.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Safe Storage for Gold and Precious Metals From an Expert’s point of view / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2010
By: Bob_Coleman
I have heard many shows recently discuss the potential liability issues of various vaults, such as, whether or not there is actually the correct amount of precious metals in those vaults.
There have been precious metal storage facilities, precious metal dealers, or fund management companies on many internet shows discussing the concepts surrounding the recent worries of vault facilities not having the items or the precious metal program not securing the assets they are representing to their clients.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Shale Natural Gas Miracle Pill or Empty Promise? / Commodities / Natural Gas
By: Puru_Saxena
As you may be aware, over the past few weeks, much has been made of this unconventional source of energy. Some fine publications have even called shale gas a ‘game changer’ and most people are now convinced that shale gas has made ‘Peak Oil’ irrelevant. So, is shale gas really the miracle pill or is it yet another empty promise from a desperate industry?
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Playing the Niche to Outperform the Major Stock Indices / Commodities / Gold & Silver Stocks
By: The_Gold_Report
John Pugsley's Stealth Investor portfolio has been outperforming the major indices since its inception four years ago. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, John explains how focusing on companies with smaller market caps allows his portfolio to upstage the market, and why the precious metals and energy sectors offer investors unique opportunities.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Iceland Volcano Ash Could Hit Global Grain Production / Commodities / Agricultural Commodities
By: Ned_W_Schmidt
What a disappointment! We had high hopes for the Icelandic volcano. Not since preparations for the Millennium Bug has our mood been so upbeat. A real shot at a good calamity seemed to be possible. Then, it dwindled to nothing more than hot flatulence rather than the real thing. But, the Icelandic volcano is still there, trying to make things right. Well, it is only day 13 of the volcano, and you know what they said about the little train.
Monday, April 26, 2010
the Post Office has effectively "gone postal", Choose Gold / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2010
By: Michael_J_Kosares
Is it just me, or does anybody else now sense an ominous foreboding in the post element of the Post Office's name?
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Low Volatility Gold "Outperforms Stocks & Commodities" / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2010
By: Adrian_Ash
THE PRICE OF WHOLESALE gold bullion hit fresh record highs vs. the Euro early on Monday, holding onto Friday's late gains for US investors as the single currency fell on the forex market.
World equities rose, as did commodities. Silver prices were little changed, remaining inside what bullion-bank Scotia Mocatta's technical analysts call "a two-month up channel.
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Gold Rises to New Record High in Euros and Swiss Francs / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2010
By: GoldCore
Gold dipped to $1,135/oz early in New York before dipping rising sharply to close with a gain of 0.95%. Gold closed last week some 2% higher in dollars and 3% higher in euros. It has dipped from $1,159/oz to $1,155/oz in Asian and European trading this morning. Gold is currently trading at $1,155/oz and in euro and GBP terms, at €867/oz and £748/oz respectively. Gold has surged to new nominal record highs in Swiss francs and in euros (see charts).
Monday, April 26, 2010
The Imminent Crash Of The Oil Supply / Commodities / Crude Oil
By: Submissions
Nicholas C. Arguimbau writes: What Is Going To Happen And Why Weren't We Forewarned?
Look at this graph and be afraid. It does not come from Earth First. It does not come from the Sierra Club. It was not drawn by Socialists or Nazis or Osama Bin Laden or anyone from Goldman-Sachs. If you are a Republican Tea-Partier, rest assured it does not come from a progressive Democrat. And vice versa. It was drawn by the United States Department of Energy, and the United States military's Joint Forces Command concurs with the overall picture.
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Gold Investor Sentiment Surprise, Are We In a Bubble? / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2010
By: Q1_Publishing
Is gold already in a bubble?News for gold bulls just keeps getting better and better. A few weeks ago the World Gold Council announced it expects China gold-buying to double over the next 10 years.
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Monday, April 26, 2010
E.U. Greece Debt Crisis Impacts on Gold, Silver and Stocks / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2010
By: Douglas_V._Gnazzo
The EU raised its estimate on Greece’s deficit to 13.6% of 2009 GDP; and said it may revise it as high as 14.4%. Questions about its bookkeeping and data collection were said to be involved. Moody’s downgraded its sovereign debt rating.
In response, Greek 10-year bond yields rose to over 9%, which is almost three times the comparable German rate. The yield on the two-year note skyrocketed to over 11%. This prompted Greece to formally request the aid package from the European Union (EU) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Now the member countries must approve the loans and checks need to be written.
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Gold, Silver, Nat Gas, Oil & SP500 Trading Report / Commodities / Financial Markets 2010
By: Chris_Vermeulen
Last week the market slowly recovered from the recent sell off in stocks and commodities. So far the market is unfolding as we expected and with any luck there will be a surge of low risk setups across the market in the near future. Take a look at the charts below.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Gold, Economic Recovery and George Soros on the Next Financial Crisis / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2010
By: Clif_Droke
Speculation has been rife in the financial press lately about the possibility of another financial market meltdown. It seems that investors are waiting for the proverbial “other shoe” to drop as worries continue to mount over the sustainability of the financial market recovery that began over one year ago. Read full article... Read full article...
Sunday, April 25, 2010
When Gold Fundamentals Don’t Matter / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2010
By: Kevin_George
One of the biggest talking points in the financial world is the direction of Gold. The internet is awash with predictions of price, mostly based on some combination of inflation, money-printing excesses and Chinese demand.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Gold, The Best Investments I've Ever Made / Commodities / Gold and Silver 2010
By: DailyWealth
Chris Weber writes: Each middle of April, I mark a sort of anniversary. It was at this time nine years ago, in 2001, when I bought what was for me a large percentage of my assets in gold and gold stocks.