The market has had an impressive run since the start of the year, but one sector that has lagged is the commodities sector. Unlike general stocks, commodities are still quite a ways away from their 2011 highs. But a number of factors are starting to show the tide potentially…
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Commodities Poised for a New Rally
Posted by MaryAndseron on February 21st, 2012
Posted in managed futures 
Tags: base metals, cci, commodities, enewsletters, facebook, linkedin, precious metals, resource, resource-investor, twitter 
No Comments »Greek Drama & Icelandic Saga
Posted by SheamLoka on February 21st, 2012
Most commodities gained this morning as lingering optimism related to future demand was still manifest in the wake of China’s easing of bank reserve requirements and following perceptions that the European deal with Greece will be good for the sector in the near-term.
Posted in hedge fund, managed futures Tags: barack-obama, business, david-coffin, hedge fund, linkedin, noble-metal, obama, oil-embargo, white-metal No Comments »Greek Default Risk ‘Will Keep Coming Back’ Despite Deal
Posted by dunscombcornetta633 on February 21st, 2012
Gold bullion prices jumped to $1,747 per ounce Tuesday lunchtime in London – 1.3% above last week’s close – as US markets opened for the first time since Friday to the news that European leaders have reached an agreement on Greece.
Posted in managed futures Tags: barack-obama, bloomberg, bnp-paribas, business, charles-dallara, commerzbank, earth, finance, gold-bullion, gold-news, linkedin No Comments »Greece Debt Deal Kicks ‘Giant Beer Keg’ Down Road
Posted by MaryAndseron on February 21st, 2012
Gold rose to its highest in a week today after euro zone policymakers sealed an agreement for a second debt deal with Greece.
Posted in hedge fund, managed futures Tags: barack-obama, business, credit, crisis, european, hedge fund, london, massachusetts, news No Comments »In Search of Silver
Posted by dunscombcornetta633 on February 21st, 2012
Silver has been its normal restless self this last year, but holders of silver bullion might not feel adequately rewarded.
Posted in managed futures Tags: apple, billionaire, business, earth, mining investments, obama, resource-investor, standard-bank No Comments »Record High Gold Prices Fail to Curb Global Demand
Posted by managedfx on February 21st, 2012
Despite a volatile year for gold prices in 2011, demand for the precious metal still remained strong. According to the latest World Gold Council’s annual report, gold demand totaled 4,067.1 tonnes, a slight increase from the prior year.
Broad Market Nearing Resistance while Gold Stocks Base
Posted by RuthReecew on February 21st, 2012
While the gold stocks have enjoyed a decent recovery, they have certainly lagged the broad market which has almost broken out to new highs. Should you be worried that a major shift is in place?
Gold could see $1,665 if last week’s lows broken
Posted by BruceShaw on February 21st, 2012
Daily metals technical analysis from Parrish Hicks Capital Reserach
Metals open firmer after latest Greece bailout
Posted by RuthReecew on February 21st, 2012
Daily metals update including analysis of gold and silver
Oil makes nine-month high, breaks $105
Posted by SheamLoka on February 21st, 2012
Daily energy technical analysis from Parrish Hicks Capital Research
