Tag Archives: commodities
U.S. Stocks Decline After S&P 500 Climbs to Record High
*from www.bloomberg.com, May 10, 2013 (To view original article click here.)
Take Away #1: The Dollar Index extended its biggest two-day rally since July.
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The Dollar Index, a gauge of the currency against six major...
Gold Bulls Split With Buffett as Traders Say Sell: Commodities
*from www.bloomberg.com, May 6, 2013 (To view original article click here.)
Take Away #1: Hedge funds increased bets on a gold rally by the most in three weeks as central banks signaled no end to economic stimulus, driving prices higher just...
Dow Reaches 15,000 as Copper Jumps While Treasuries Fall
*from www.bloomberg.com, May 3, 2013 (To view original article click here.)
Take Away #1: U.S. stocks rallied, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching 15,000 for the first time.
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The Dow climbed 157.14 points,...
Stocks, Commodities Fall on GDP Report as Yen Strengthens
*from www.bloomberg.com, April 26, 2013 (To view original article click here.)
Take Away #1: U.S. stocks fell and commodities tumbled after a report showed the American economy grew less than forecast.
Key Facts and Figures:
The S&P...
Stocks, Oil Rise as Yen Falls; Gold Climbs Above $1,400
*from www.bloomberg.com, April 19, 2013 (To view original article click here.)
Take Away #1: Most U.S. stocks rose amid better-than-estimated earnings and Group of 20 nation talks aimed at bolstering the global economy.
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Stocks...
Gold Climbs in New York on Signs Physical Demand is Rebounding
*from www.bloomberg.com, April 18, 2013 (To view original article click here.)
Take Away #1: Gold prices climbed in New York on signs that demand is rebounding among consumers and investors.
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Gold futures for June delivery...
Gold Futures Sink Most Since 1980 While Stocks Tumble
*from www.bloomberg.com, April 15, 2013 (To view original article click here.)
Take Away #1: Commodities fell to a nine-month low, led by gold and silver.
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Investors speculated hedges against inflation were unneeded.
Silver...
U.S. Stocks Drop as Retail Sales Fall, Commodities Tumble
*from www.bloomberg.com, April 12, 2013 (To view original article click here.)
Take Away #1: U.S. stocks fell, dragging the S&P 500 Index down from a record as retail sales unexpectedly fell, and commodities plunged.
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The...
Gold Heading for Bear Market Plunges to Lowest Since July 2011
*from www.bloomberg.com, April 12, 2013 (To view original article click here.)
Take Away #1: Gold tumbled to its lowest price since July 2011, heading for a bear market, on signs that investors are favoring the dollar and equities as the global...
Stocks Advance While Treasuries Retreat With Gold, Yen
*from www.bloomberg.com, April 10, 2013 (To view original article click here.)
Take Away #1: Stocks jumped, as China’s imports grew, Japan reiterated its stimulus plans, and investors speculated earnings will beat estimates.
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