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Wheat, Corn and Soybean Futures Fall on Recession Forecast

Wheat fell in U.S. along with corn and soybean futures on Wednesday as fears of an economic recession in 2008 rise.

Gold Falls on Volatile Stock Trading

U.S. gold futures fell on Wednesday spurred by volatile trading in stock markets on concerns of a global economic slowdown.

Coffee declines as cocoa post gains

Robusta coffee in London declined following a message from Brazilian Agriculture Ministry official that the nation's harvest may exceed the forecasted 41.3 million to 44.2 million bags.Robusta for March delivery declined $23, or 1.1 percent, to $2,024 a metric ton and traded at $2,034 by noon in London.Last year, Robusta used in espresso and instant coffee, gained 20 percent amid concerns that dry weather in Brazil might hurt the crops.However, cocoa for March delivery increase...

Copper posts declines as demand slumps

Copper on Wednesday posted declines for a second straight session amid concerns that surging U.S. economy may slow worldwide growth affecting demand for copper used in pipes and wires.

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Gold jumps 3 percent from lows after Fed move

Gold bounced back from a three-week low to trade above $890 an ounce on Tuesday, as the dollar tumbled after the U.S. Federal Reserve unexpectedly slashed interest rates by 75 basis points.

Coffee slightly changes as Cocoa decline

Robusta coffee remained steady on Monday due to high demand for the beans from consumers and investors, after posting declines since December last year.

Copper Falls in London on Speculation Demand Will Decline

Copper fell the most since Nov. 21 in London as investors speculate demand for the red metal will decline.

Crude Oil Falls Below $89 as Asia and Europe Markets Drop

Crude Oil dropped on Monday below $89 a barrel as stock markets in Asia and Europe fell on concerns over a global economy slowdown.

Copper Closes Week with Gains After Inventories Drop, Bush Plan

Copper futures gained on Friday after inventories dropped and President Bush presented a proposal to stimulate the slowing U.S. economy.

Gold Futures Rise on Bush Relief Plan

U.S. gold futures ended a volatile week on a slightly higher note, after an emergency tax-relief plan announced by President Bush did not ease investor recession concerns, raising the appeal of the precious metal.

Natural gas futures gain as cold weather sets

Natural gas futures increased on Friday amid expectations of low temperatures as low as 8 degrees Fahrenheight towards the end of January, increasing demand for furnace fuel.

Cotton futures down as U.S. shares decline

Cotton futures on Friday declined after China cut imports as U.S. shares and agricultural products dropped.

Crude Oil Climbs Near $91 Ahead of Bush Economic Stimulus Speech

Crude oil rose on Friday ahead of President's George W. Bush's economic stimulus package speech at the White House.

U.S. Wheat Rises on Higher Demand, Exports

U.S. Wheat rose sharply on Monday, reaching trading limits, driven by higher demand and export sales.

U.S. Copper Settles Slightly Higher on Fears of Economic Recession

Copper futures settled slightly higher on Thursday as the dollar weakened and fears of an economic recession grew.

Gold Futures Dive After Bernanke Speech

Gold futures dropped on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke voiced his support for an economic stimulus plan to prevent a recession.

U.S. Crude Slips Below $90 on Speculation Demand Will Decline

Crude oil declined to below $90 a barrel on Thursday as traders remained concerned that the U.S. economy will fall into recession, affecting oil demand in the largest energy consuming nation.

Gold Futures Slide on Stronger Dollar

Gold futures dropped the most in nearly nine months on Wednesday as the dollar rose against a basket of other major currencies, reducing the investment appeal of gold.

Copper Falls on Fears of Weak U.S. Demand

Copper fell on Thursday on concerns over weakened demand for the red metal as the U.S. economy confronts big losses by investment banks and government reports showing rising consumer prices and stagnant industrial production.

Gold falls 2.4 percent but rebound eyed

Gold fell 2.4 percent on Wednesday as investors took profits after a failed bid to set another record high beyond $914, but analysts said it might rebound after a period of consolidation.

Crude Oil Drops on Growing Inventories

U.S. crude recovered slightly on Tuesday after dropping below $90 after the U.S. weekly inventories report showed crude stockpiles grew 4.28 million barrels last week.

Gold Falls on Dollar Rebound, Metals Mixed

Gold futures fell on Tuesday, erasing earlier gains after the dollar rebounded against the euro putting further strain on the economy and reducing the appeal of the precious metal.

Copper falls on Worries of U.S. recession, Retail Sales Decline

Copper Futures declined nearly 3 percent, the lowest drop in six weeks, as worries of an economic recession grew after an official report showed sales at U.S. retailers fell surprisingly in December.

Oil falls $2 on Slowing Retail, OPEC Comments

Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel below $92 on Tuesday after the U.S. government reported a decline in retail sales and Saudi Arabia's oil minister said the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries could increase output.

Copper Rises on Weak Dollar

Copper Futures rose on Monday after the dollar slipped, which also drove investments into other commodities such as gold and oil.

Oil Climbs Over $1 on Crude Supply Fears, Dollar Decline

Crude oil rose over $1 on Monday after the dollar dropped against the euro, and strained relations between the U.S. and Iran raised worries about crude supply.

Gold Hits New Record Above $900, Dollar Falls

Gold futures rose to a new record on Monday, closing above $900 an ounce for the first time following a dip in the dollar, which increased demand for the precious metal as an investment alternative.

Grains Rally as USDA Reports Higher Costs in 08

Agricultural products were left affected on Friday after a U.S. government report showed a dip in production and failed to meet the global demand for food and biofuels.

Oil Falls Below $93 on Economic Recession outlook

Oil prices declined for the third consecutive day on Friday on fear and speculation that the U.S. â€“ the top oil consumer- is heading towards an economic recession, thereby weakening demand for the commodity.

Gold Soars Ahead of $900 Mark, Dollar Dips

Gold futures topped the $900 mark on Friday, closing higher for a fourth session as investors speculate the Fed will further cut interest rates in a bid to save the economy from a recession, while the dollar also weakened and boosted investment appeal of the precious metal.

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