Futures

Who Has the Power to Push Gold? Bears or Bulls?

The spot price of gold (GLD, quote) remain basically flat in the pre-market session as it continues to trade near its 2 ½ week high.

Ahead of the Open

As we begin the first full week of trading for May one has to wonder if the old saying will hold true…”Sell and Go Away In May”.

Trade Alert - New Position - SPY

Option Alert Service Signal New Trade Suggestion

5 Things You Need To Know To Profit In Europe

As an investor, misunderstandings and overreaction can offer some of the best opportunities to profit. Here 5 widely held beliefs are challenged and attractive investment strategies revealed: There is no need to fear deflation; The stock market trade has reversed; It’s not too late to join the (small cap) party; Central Bank action will not achieve its goal; Turmoil in Ukraine unlikely to directly impact earnings…

SLV Silver

Longer term investors in both gold and silver have no doubt become increasingly frustrated over the last few months, as first the metals gain some bullish momentum, only to see this promptly reversed with a return of bearish sentiment.

Brent Supported By Uncertainty In Ukraine

Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) approached $110 on Friday morning and traded at $109.99 at 8:00 GMT as investors kept a close eye on Ukraine where the conflict between government forces and pro-Russia separatists escalated.

Copper Hits 7 Day High on China Sentiment

Speculation on China’s demand for copper (JJC, quote) has sent copper to a seven week high this morning of $3.09 not seen since March 7th.

Brent Steady As Investors See A Silver Lining In Lackluster Chinese Data

Brent crude oil  (BNO, quote) was steady above $109 as investors kept a close eye on the developing situation in Ukraine and breathed a sigh of relief following in-line Chinese data.

Crude Oil Playbook

WTI Crude Oil (USO, quote) prices moved slightly higher during overnight trading in Asia. Volume remains light as we approach the U.S. first trading of the week with New Zealand and Australia closed for holiday.

Brent Higher As Diplomacy In Ukraine Looking Less Likely

Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) ticked up on Thursday morning as rising tension in Ukraine increased worries about supply interruptions. The commodity traded at $109.72 at 8:25 GMT as peace talks in Geneva began to look less and less worthwhile.