Today’s Futures News

Today’s Futures News

• Asian Stocks Advance With Crops as Yen Nears 2 1/2 Year Low

  Stocks, Commodities Gain on China as Yen Drops to 2 1/2 Year Low. By Glenys Sim – 2013-01-18T08:11:54Z. Stocks around the world rose with commodities after data showed China's economy emerged from its slump. The yen fell to a 2 1/2 year low and the … See all stories on this topic »

  Bloomberg

• Corn Extends Best Run in Year With Goldman Bullish: Commodities
  “We're going to see a destocking in the world of grains and products, and everyone is going to finish the season very tight,” said Chris Gadd, an analyst at Macquarie Group Ltd. in London. “Prices need to go to $8 a bushel at least in the second …
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• Market rises on stronger commodities prices
  THE Australian share market rose early today with energy and materials companies leading broad-based gains after stronger-than-expected US housing data suggested economic growth in the world's biggest economy and Australia's number-two trading …
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• G & R Grains update

  G & R Grains update. Nick Johansen – Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:49:39 CST. (Portsmouth) — New information has been released in closing of a Shelby County grain silo which has affected numerous producers in KMAland. G & R Grain Company Incorporated of … See all stories on this topic »

  KMAland

• Asian Stocks Rebound as Yen Snaps Two-Day Gain; Aussie Falls
  Stocks (SPX) rose for a third day and commodities rallied as a jump in U.S. housing starts and drop in jobless claims fueled optimism in the world's largest economy. The yen slid to the lowest since 2010 versus the dollar. The Standard & Poor's 500 …
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• Stocks Jump With Commodities on Economy Data as Yen Falls
  Oil surged 1.3 percent to a four-month high of $95.49 a barrel to pace gains in commodities. The yen slid as much as 1.9 percent as Japan's economy minister said the currency has more room to decline. The euro strengthened against all 16 major peers …
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• COMMODITIES-Multimonth highs in US crude, platinum group metals
  US jobs, housing data boost industrial commodities * Platinum at 3-month high, palladium at 16-month peaks * Gold near 1-month high; copper gains most in 2 weeks * US crude at 4-month high, Algerian attack supports price By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, …
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• Cocoa Futures Advance to Three-Week High: Commodities at Close
  SOFT COMMODITIES. Cocoa rose to a three-week high on bets that an improving U.S. economy will boost demand amid shrinking supplies from Ghana, the world's second-biggest grower. The Standard & Poor's GSCI Spot Index of 24 raw materials rose to the …
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• Seeking Alpha With Commodities
  I published an article on January 15th titled Insight Into Commodity Investing, and I have received interest from individuals asking me my opinion on adding commodities to a portfolio. In this article I will go into further detail explaining the …
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• Fundamental Update: What are commodities telling us?
  Commodities have a close relationship with the dollar; most commodities tend to be priced in dollars so they are sensitive to changes in the value of the greenback. Commodities also tend to be correlated with risky assets; however, they haven't …
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• Global Strategy Connections Ltd & Commodities Global Group Speculate If Coal …

  Global Strategy Connections Ltd and Commodities Global Group are making an impact on the commodities sector. They are adding offices and adding commodities to their list of offerings to clients and buyers of the commodities. What are they doing? See all stories on this topic »

  San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

• Loonie slips advances on higher commodities, positive US data

  The Canadian dollar was higher Thursday amid rising prices for oil and metals and positive U.S. economic data. The loonie shook off early losses to gain 0.09 of a cent (U.S.) to 101.5 cents as weekly applications for U.S. unemployment benefits hit a … See all stories on this topic »

  Globe and Mail

• Cocoa and Zinc Lead Advance as Wheat Falls: Commodities at Close
  SOFT COMMODITIES. Cocoa rose 1.9 percent to $2,298 a metric ton before the National Confectioners Association reports on fourth-quarter grind data. Arabica coffee climbed the most in four sessions on concern that a crop disease will curb output in …
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• Stocks, commodities rally on strong US data
  Stocks rallied, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average above its highest close in five years, and commodities rose as a jump in housing starts and drop in jobless claims bolstered optimism in the world's largest economy. The yen fell for the first …
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