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U.S. stocks rise modestly, overcoming early sell-off

U.S. stocks, after selling-off in the early session, bounced back to finish moderately higher on some positive economic news, despite continued political unrest in Egypt.

Gold shows unexpected strength with sudden jump up

Gold rose over 1 percent in choppy trade on Thursday, with a sudden jump by over $20 per ounce within minutes as large buy orders were apparently triggered in the future markets. This comes unexpected to precious metals experts, as the gold price was supposed to be kept low by the usual large Wall Street players during todays speech by Bernanke, and was set to rally on Friday, when unexpectedly bad labor market numbers will come in and drive gold prices higher.

Ben Bernanke’s speech to National Press Club (Full-Text)

Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke at National Press Club luncheon on the economic outlook in Washington

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's speech to the National Press Club on Feb. 3, 2011

Shares of retail companies such as Ann Taylor rose today on a positive retail report

U.S. stocks down slightly so far in the wake of cautious speech by Bernanke

Retail clothing stores such as Ann Taylor are leading the way so far on strong retail report by the Institute for Supply Management

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When and How Gold Will Begin its Bubble

The bull market in Gold is in its 12th year (globally it began in 1999) but has yet to exhibit any bubble-like conditions. Institutional accumulation began in 2009 (e.g. Paulson, Einhorn) and we know that phase lasts at least a few years before a bull market gives birth to a bubble.

A battery engineer checks a Chevrolet Volt battery at the General Motors Global Battery Systems Lab in Warren, Michigan

Manufacturing powers ahead in January

The U.S. manufacturing sector grew at its fastest pace in nearly seven years in January, and prices paid jumped more than expected in the latest sign the economic recovery is gaining traction.

Lockhart: Fed support still needed for fitful recovery

The U.S. economy is recovering, but the speed of improvement should not be overstated and it is too early to declare victory, a top Federal Reserve policy-maker said on Monday.

Banks more upbeat about 2011 loan quality

Banks were the most optimistic in years as 2011 began that they will not have to write off as many bad business and consumer loans this year, a survey issued by the Federal Reserve showed on Monday.

China c.bank says Fed easing ineffective, dangerous

Quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve and other central banks cannot address fundamental economic problems but may lead to excessive global liquidity and competitive currency depreciation, China's central bank said on Sunday.

China central bank says Fed easing ineffective and dangerous

World Market Overview Report for Friday, 28/1/2011

The S&P 500 index surpassed the 1300-point level twice today, the first time the index reached that plateau since August, 2008, as U.S. stocks finished slightly up today on mixed earnings reports.

Gold slides to 3-month low as investment stalls

Gold fell more than 2 percent on Thursday, after a raft of positive economic data from the United States and more hawkish signals from some other central bank officials have sparked speculation that certain major economies would move to raise interest rates sooner than previously thought.

JPMorgan Chase & Co CEO Dimon speaks at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research at Stanford University in Palo Alto

Dimon defends bankers at Davos

Jamie Dimon, the chief executive officer of JP Morgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) defended the banking industry during a question-and-answer session with the media at a symposium at the world economic forum in Davos, Switzerland.

US jobless claims surge 51,000 last week

New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week as harsh weather conditions in some parts of the country kept workers at home and caused a backlog in the processing

Gold Gives Back Another Overnight Rally as Japan Downgraded, Eurozone Warned on Imported Inflation

Gold fell back from its third overnight rally in four days in London trade on Thursday, dropping 1.1% against the Dollar. We don't feel that this downward pressure can persist, given ample global liquidity and low long-term real interest rates, says Standard Bank's commodity team in a client note.

Fed cautious on recovery, focused on joblessness

The Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday it was in no rush to cut short its rescue of the U.S. economy, saying high unemployment still justified its $600 billion bond-buying plan even though the economy has

U.S. Rate Futures: traders pare bets on 2011 Fed hike

U.S. short-term interest rate futures traders pared bets that the Federal Reserve will start raising rates this year after the central bank left rates near zero and reiterated its promise to keep them there for an extended period.

FOMC statement from Jan 26 meeting

Following is the Federal Open Market Committee's statement on interest rate policy issued at the close of its meeting on Wednesday:

Gold Price Struggles with Head & Shoulders Pattern Ahead of Fed Vote

The price of Gold Bullion rallied from its lowest level since 28th Oct. early in London on Wednesday, but remained nearly $100 per ounce off Dec.'s all-time highs in what dealers called very quiet trade ahead of today's US Federal Reserve announcement on monetary policy.

Fed stays cautious on recovery, focused on jobless

The U.S. Federal Reserve gave a lukewarm economic assessment on Wednesday despite recent signs the recovery was strengthening, saying high unemployment still justified its $600 billion bond-buying program.

Full-Text: FOMC Statement of Jan. 26, 2011

Full-text of FOMC policy statement of Jan. 26, 2011.

US stocks open mixed, Boeing weighs on Dow

US stocks are trading mixed in early trade on Wednesday as declines from Boeing weighed on Dow, while investors and markets await the US Federal Reserve’s meeting and interest rate decision.

Gold steadies ahead of Fed as haven buying wanes

The main gold exchange-traded fund, the SPDR Gold Trust, recorded its biggest ever one-day outflow on Tuesday. The precious metal is taking some support from physical demand after its slide to its lowest since October 28, but buying interest remains lackluster.