US futures point to flat opening
Futures on major U.S. indices point to flat opening on Monday as the European Union’s 85 billion euro ($113 billion) financial assistance package for Ireland failed to boost investor sentiment.
CRUDE OIL- Strategy more fundamental than technical
Performance of the US dollar, Europe's periphery issues, inflation in developing world, consumption by developed ones, and of late, tensions in Korean peninsula- a lot of things are weighing on oil. The net result in recent weeks was positive for the greenback and therefore negative for oil. Still, the commodity is set to end this week with a positive note despite losing more than a dollar from its intra-week high by Friday. So, what is the trend? Where is oil heading?
OIL OUTLOOK: How long will it stay ranged? Will it rise above $100?
Dollar, Korea, Ireland, Asian demand, inventories and technicals - a lot of things are weighing on oil now. But market participants find the question if the commodity has reached its bottom technically and on robust demand in some regions, or will a dollar rally or geopolitical developments force it break below the current range, tough to answer.
US futures extend gains after jobs data
Futures on major U.S. stock indices extended earlier gains on Wednesday after the Department of Labor reported that weekly jobless claims fell sharply last week to the lowest level since July 2008.
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US futures decline as Korean crisis weighs
Futures on major U.S. stock indices point to lower opening on Tuesday after North Korea shelled a South Korean island, triggering worries that the lingering tensions between the countries could worsen.
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US stocks fall in early trade
S&P 500 Index slid 5.63 points, or 0.49 percent, to trade at 1,190.71 at 09:50 a.m. EST. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 44.77 points, or 0.40 percent, to trade at 11,136.46. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 0.44 percent to trade at 2,503.47.
Silver, palladium, smarter metals on TOCOM, heading for weekly gains
Silver and palladium futures posted sharper gains on Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) on Friday after stronger than expected data from the world's largest economy on Thursday weakened the US dollar and increased investment appeal for risky assets.
US stocks sharply higher in early trade; GM up almost 9 pct
S&P 500 Index gained 13.19 points, or 1.18 percent, to trade at 1,192.55 at 09:50 a.m. EDT. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 122.79 points, or 1.12 percent, to trade at 11,130.67. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 1.29 percent to trade at 2,508.13.
U.S. stock futures gain, GM eyed
Futures on the S&P 500 gained 11.80 points to 1,189.30, futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average are up 87.00 points to 11,082.00 and Nasdaq100 futures are up 25.50 points to 2,122.50.
US stocks fluctuate in early trade
S&P 500 Index edged up 0.68 points, or 0.06 percent, to trade at 1,179.73 at 09:53 a.m. EDT. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 8.47 points, or 0.08 percent, to trade at 11,015.03. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 0.24 percent.
US stock futures extend modest gains
Futures on the S&P 500 gained 3.50 points, futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average are up 23 points and Nasdaq100 futures are up 7 points.
US stocks fall on overseas concerns, economic data
S&P 500 Index is down 10.42 points, or 0.85 percent, to trade at 1,187.57 at 09:53 a.m. EDT. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 99.57 points, or 0.89 percent, to trade at 11,102.40. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 0.72 percent.
US stock futures fall on foreign worries; PPI below expectations
Futures on the S&P 500 are down 0.49 percent, futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.55 percent and Nasdaq100 futures are down 0.73 percent.
US futures down ahead of economic data
Futures on major U.S. stock indices point to lower opening on Tuesday, with futures on the S&P 500 down 0.59 percent, futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.54 percent and Nasdaq100 futures down 0.75 percent.
US futures point to small rebound from Friday’s sell-off
Futures on major U.S. indices point to a small rebound on Monday ahead of key monthly retail sales data.
US futures decline on Cisco outlook
Futures on major U.S. indices point to a lower opening on Thursday as weaker-than-expected sales and revenue forecast from Cisco Systems weighed on the sentiment.
US futures decline, Cisco plunges in premarket
Futures on major U.S. indices point to a lower opening on Thursday. Futures on the S&P 500 are down 0.38 percent, futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average are down 0.27 percent and Nasdaq100 futures are down 0.66 percent.
US futures range-bound ahead of jobs, trade data
Futures on major U.S. indices remained range bound on Wednesday ahead of key weekly U.S. jobs data and September trade balance reports from the government.
US futures down ahead of non-farm payrolls data
Futures on major U.S. stock indices point to lower opening on Friday ahead of key U.S. monthly non-farm payrolls and unemployment data from the government.
Oil slips awaiting bank tests, eyeing storm
Oil prices slipped back from an 11-week high above $79 on Friday, falling on uncertainty over European bank stress test results even as companies began shutting in Gulf of Mexico production ahead of a tropical storm.
The dollar's strength against the euro and a basket of currencies .DXY also added pressure.
Australian Dollar Outlook 22/7/2010
The AUD has opened up over USD0.8900 this morning after a surprisingly strong night offshore last night.
Global stocks, euro rise on earnings and data
Global stocks rose on Thursday and the euro strengthened, backed by upbeat corporate results, better-than-expected U.S. housing data, and an improvement in European manufacturing and services activity.
Expectations before the release of European banks' stress test results appeared to show an easing of concerns as the region's bank stocks ranked among the best performers.
Oil eating bacteria helps clean China oil spill
China's experiment with oil eating bacteria to help clean oil spill areas in its northeast coast near Dalian city was proved to be a success, said country's Maritime Safety Administration. It's the first time that China is making use of bio-technology and bio-oil-absorbing products to solve an environmental pollution issue.
Oil jumps over $77 as U.S. stock market opens up
Oil jumped more than $1 on Monday, lifted above $77 per barrel by equities markets after U.S. stocks opened higher on Wall Street.
The move, supported by early signs of improving oil demand, put oil on track to break three straight days of lower settlements on concerns about slowing economic recovery and gloomy consumer sentiment.
BP shares rise after crude leak stopped
U.S.-listed shares of BP Plc jumped 7.6 percent on Thursday after a company executive said no oil was leaking from its blown-out well into the Gulf of Mexico for the first time since late April.
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