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Gold is volatile, yet positively biased after CME announcement
Gold advanced today, recovering some of the losses incurred during the week, where the metal benefited from the announcement of the CME Group of raising margins, the thing that made the metal more attractive for investors as they have to put less to hold the safe haven gold.
Commodity Trade Exchange Group (CME) announced yesterday after the regular session closing that it has slashed the margin requirements for gold contracts by 10%, where the initial margin for the 100-ounce of gold contracts from one to four months will slump to $9,113 from $10,125.
The second reduction this year comes as a part of the normal view of the Group which takes into consideration the latest trading conditions, following the several increases when the metal reached the peak above the $1900.00 levels.
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Crude steady around $90.50 as uncertainties persist
Crude oil is seen steady around the $90.50 with some downside momentum, as global uncertainties persist. On one hand the global economic growth is seen slowing, while on the other hand talks with Iran reached an impasse.
One day after China reported lackluster data from the manufacturing sector, China’s largest banks may miss their lending targets for the first time in seven years, adding to signs that China, the world’s second oil consumer, is slowing.
Demand on oil is also seen dropping as Europe’s debt crisis persists. Investors fear from the impact of Greece`s possible exit from the euro zone threatening growth, and darkening the outlook for demand on commodities.
The grim global economic outlook, Europe’s crisis and the light trading ahead of a long weekend, as US markets will be ...
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Euro off near two-year lows, outlook still bleak
(Reuters) - The euro inched up from two-year lows against the dollar on Friday as bearish investors took a breather from a sharp sell-off this week, but worries about a possible Greek exit from the euro zone and the risk of contagion could make gains fleeting.
The euro traded 0.4 percent higher on the day at $1.2581, pulling away from $1.25155, the lowest level since July 2010 that was hit the day before. Traders cited a reported option barrier at $1.2500 that could check losses with offers around $1.2600 and stop-loss orders above $1.2620.
Despite the bounce, the common currency has lost more than 5 percent against the dollar so far this month and is on track for its fourth straight week of losses, raising the possibility of a test of the 2010 low of $1.1875.
Macro funds and ...
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Analysis: Deeper metals price falls needed to spark closures
(Reuters) - A rout in commodity markets has pushed prices of aluminum, zinc and nickel down to levels where many high-cost producers are starting to suffer, although the pain threshold may have to increase before widespread closures help balance markets.
High cash premiums in aluminum and zinc along with recent weakening in commodity currencies are providing a cushion to some producers, who otherwise might be forced to halt loss-making output in markets burdened with surpluses.
"It becomes a question of how long you can hold your breath under water, if you can hold breath just a moment longer, then it may be your rival who makes the cuts," said Nick Moore, head of commodity research at RBS in London.
"If they don't cut, then prices will be the grim reaper. They will go down to a level ...
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Another Day, Another New Correction Low For EUR/USD
Sunrise Market Commentary
- Fixed Income: Hunt for yield
- Following horrible French and German PMI readings, core bonds set new highs. The German 10-yr yield set an all time low at 1.35% and this initiated for the first time a “hunt for yield” trade into Belgian, Austrian and French bonds. The trade was most visible at the longer end of the curve, resulting in a bull flattening.
- Currencies: Another day, another new correction low for EUR/USD
- On Thursday, the decline of EUR/USD was extended. However, given the flood of negative news, the damage could have been worse. EUR/GBP struggles to hold above the 0.8000 barrier. Today, the calendar is thin. However, one can expect investors to stay cautious going into a long weekend. This is no help for the euro
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EU worries keep euro near 2-year lows, shares edge up
(Reuters) - The euro wallowed near two-year lows early on Friday while European shares edged up, as uncertainty over the fate of Greece coupled with this week's disappointing euro-zone and Chinese economic data curbed any appetite for riskier assets.
The euro was down 0.1 percent at $$1.2540, but has lost 1.78 percent this week after on Thursday touching its lowest level since July 2010, at $1.2515. The U.S. dollar index .DXY measured against key currencies benefited from safe-haven demand to touch a fresh 20-month peak of 82.411.
"Markets have priced in a very negative scenario for Greece as well as deteriorating growth prospects in the euro zone, but with them very much focused on the tail risk of Greece leaving the euro bloc, the euro remains highly vulnerable," said Masafumi Yamamoto, ...
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SunBirdFX Daily Market Analysis : 05/25/2012
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The US indices closed yesterday on mixed territory, as NASDAQ appears to be the weakest index among the three majors. Nevertheless, the daily charts of the indices show that we might see a bullish correction, as Wednesday low were higher than the previous low, which indicates for a strong supports. The real test for the stock markets is whether they will be able to break-through the weekly high or not, and we will find it out today.
USD/CAD
Yesterday we mentioned that many pairs were oversold or overbought and that the correction was getting close in most of them. The USD completed over 220 pips since it broke-up the 200 SMA two weeks ago and reached the resistance at 1.03. Those who implemented the trade-idea that we brought before the break-up can now take profits ...
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Asian stocks drop on worries over China’s growth and the deepening debt crisis in Europe
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index dropped 0.7% at 12:47 in Tokyo as Asian stocks are heading towards the fourth week of losses on worries China’s economy is slowing and business conditions are deteriorating while Europe’s debt crisis is deepening.
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 1.2% this week, heading for its longest weekly losing streak since November, mainly on fears from the impact of Greece`s possible exit from the eurozone and China’s slowing economy since it threatens Asian trade.
One day after China reported lackluster data from the manufacturing sector, three bank officials with knowledge of the matter said that China’s largest banks may miss their lending targets for the first time in seven years.
As Europe’s debt crisis curbs exports, manufacturing shrinks and demand on new homes ...
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European equities fluctuate with the start of the session European equities are mixed
European equities fluctuate with the start of the sessionEuropean equities are mixed on fear that Greece might be leaving the euro area despite the fact that the decision makers from the euro area con
European equities are mixed on fear that Greece might be leaving the euro area despite the fact that the decision makers from the euro area confirmed that they will not let Greece leave. Markets will be fluctuating between slight gains and losses ahead of the opening today.
The market mainly started to fluctuate after the Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said yesterday night that most of the European leaders support the issuing of the European bonds.
But things stay uncertain especially after the china`s remarks witnessed in yesterday`s trading showed a possible failure of the largest ...
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