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(Reuters) - Gold prices rose 1.5 percent on Tuesday for their biggest daily gain in two weeks, as expectations that a Greek rescue deal will be completed drove the dollar down sharply against the euro. Bullion, which had dropped in early trade on nervousness about Greece, rebounded to snap two days of losses as Greece's government was preparing a list of reforms needed to clinch a new financing package. Hopes for a bailout plan that would move Athens closer to avoiding a chaotic debt default boosted gold's inflation-hedge appeal. The metal's rally also sharply outpaced Wall Street's gains. "If the deal falls apart, the ECB (European Central Bank) is going to be even more aggressive in monetizing things and create credit to insulate the banking system from a disorganized default," said ...

Crude oil may not only be the best commodity play for 2012, it could prove to be the best commodity play of the next three to four years, soundly beating both gold and silver. I’m not talking about oil producers, refiners or drillers…or any individual stock — but the real thing: crude oil itself. Don’t get us wrong, we still like gold and silver and will probably recommend jumping back into silver shortly. But you can’t pour gold into a farm tractor and use it to grow more food. You can’t pump silver into a 747 and use it to transport cargo. You can’t use gold or silver to make overall production more efficient and generate a higher standard of living. In fact, you can’t do any of these things without crude oil. This is why crude is and will continue to be the world’s most essential ...

(Reuters) - Gold rose 1.5 percent on Thursday, boosted by a surprise interest rate cut by the European Central Bank and safe-haven buying as Greece's teetering government added uncertainty to the future of the European Union. Bullion is on track for its biggest gain in ten days, after data showed that U.S. service-sector growth slowed in October. Also supporting gold was financial uncertainty related to the demise of the now-defunct U.S. futures brokerage MF Global Holdings. Even though gold has recently moved in sync with riskier assets, the metal -- a traditional safe haven -- rose as Greece's government backed away from a proposed referendum on staying in the euro; and, as European leaders talked for the first time of a possible Greek exit to preserve the single currency. "It feels ...

(Reuters) - Gold rose 1.5 percent to one-month highs on Wednesday, notching its longest stretch of gains in over two months, as investors once again sought the safety of bullion in the face of a euro drop and uncertainty over the outcome to a key EU summit. Bullion has gained nearly 7 percent during its four-day winning streak, and it appeared to reprise its traditional safe-haven role after having moved in sync with riskier assets over the last five weeks and having tracked equities and copper more closely than at any time in the last five months. Bullion rose as expectations of a comprehensive solution emerging from a second European Union summit have diminished for now. However, investor anticipation that EU will eventually use massive market stimulus to rejuvenate the 17-nation ...

Forex News and Events: Overall risk appetite remains the dominate theme as European policy makers seem to move closer to a comprehensive solution to the current Debt crisis. Yesterday the European Commission laid out a proposal that simultaneously addressed multiple stress points including new EU governance, bank recapitalization, stability and economic growth strategies and potential usage for the EFSF. In another forceful speech, EC President Barroso stressed the need for a "coordinated approach" to raising bank capital ratios--a plan that would lessen the contagion aspect of the European debt crisis. However, we would stress that while the official comments sound very encourage, there is a noticeable lack of details forthcoming. A fact that the markets have been more than happy to ...

(Reuters) - Gold rallied 2 percent to a new high above $1,820 an ounce on Thursday after U.S. data pointed to a stalled economy, while renewed concern about the health of European banks brought additional safe-haven buying. Bullion's fourth consecutive daily rise came after news that factory activity in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region plummeted and existing home sales unexpectedly dropped. Investors dumped stocks and other riskier assets for the perceived security of gold and U.S. government bonds. The Dow Jones industrial stock average fell 5 percent and crude oil plunged 7 percent. Bullion is headed for its seventh straight weekly gain. However, a break above $2,000 an ounce could be difficult due to weaker interest in gold exchange-traded funds and after a $350 rally in the past 1-1/2 ...

ForexPros Daily Analysis August 01, 2011 Free webinar on ForexPros - The Correct Way To Use The RSI In Forex Trading Expert: Steve Primo Start: Thu, Aug 4, 2011, 09:00 EST End: Thu, Aug 4, 2011, 10:00 EST Steven Primo is a former Stock Exchange Specialist as well as a 34 year veteran of the markets. In this webinar he will show how the majority of Forex traders use the RSI incorrectly. Mr. Primo will explain how to properly use the indicator and then share with you one of his best trading strategies based upon this tool and his unique concepts Click here to join free --- NZD-USD Still Bullish, If Overextended Seemingly defying gravity, the New Zealand Dollar just keeps climbing higher. Its rally has been broad based and over the last few months, the Kiwi has appreciated ...

ForexPros Daily Analysis July 18, 2011 Free webinar on ForexPros - High Performance Trading for a Busy Lifestyle Expert: Travis McKenzie Start: Mon, Jul 18, 2011, 13:00 GMT End: Tue, Jul 19, 2011, 14:00 GMT Travis McKenzie will demonstrate the trading strategies and techniques he uses on a daily basis to fit trading into a busy lifestyle. He will discuss in detail his Precision Lifestyle Strategy which is a simply but extremely powerful combination of technical analysis tools which can be applied to any market and any timeframe. He will also dispel the myth that you can't earn a full time income from part time trading. Click here to join free --- Commodity Currencies Will Be Bought Once S&P Consolidation Completes The markets are consolidation as Japan was closed for holidays. ...

ForexPros Daily Analysis July 05, 2011 Today: Free webinar on ForexPros - Using Candlesticks to Trade Forex Expert: Marc Principato Start: Tue, Jul 5, 2011, 10:00 EDT End: Tue, Jul 5, 2011, 11:00 EDT Candlesticks provide valuable information about price action when used correctly. From gauging momentum to better defining entries and exits on any time-frame, candlestick analysis provides unique advantages not found in other types of charting. Also covered in this presentation are the candle patterns that we find most useful for the short-term strategies that we employ in the chatroom each day. Click here to join free --- Aussie & Kiwi review ahead the Australian cash rate AUD/USD There is lots of news regarding the Australian economy that have been published during the past ...