What Can Onions Teach Us About Oil Prices?

Onions have no futures market, yet their recent price volatility makes the swings in oil and corn look tame ... in a commodity not in today's news: onions. The bulbous root is the only commodity for which futures trading is banned. Back in 1958, onion growers convinced themselves that futures traders were [more...]

Date: 2008-06-29 15:52:02

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Commodity News Digest

Global Markets: Stocks, Dollar Surge into 2009 - Reuters After Worst Year Ever, Commodities May Lag Recovery - Reuters Success of Managed Futures is a Mixed Bag - Chicago Tribune Bonds in 2009: Waiting by the Exits - CNNMoney Oil Jumps 3.6% on Supply Worries - CNNMoney [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 21:39:54

Stronger Mortgage Data Props up Pound vs Dollar

Thursday, January 1, 2009 Sterling steadied versus the dollar on Monday as news of growing mortgage approvals eased concerns about a potentially ... in the week to February 19 according to the latest data from the Commodity Futures Trading ... in the market with 0-1 pips in 10 pairs, no commissions, no swaps and instant account Activation.2. Scandinavian [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 03:11:00

Markets are in absolute freefall

The news on markets around the world is particularly dire this morning. Despite a late day rally in the U.S., markets in Asia and Europe are down as much as 9 and 10% and S&P Futures are 60 limit down ... 3%, agricultural commodities are down, and all currencies are getting killed against the dollar excep [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 10:49:05

Studies show increased consumer interest in a variety of sports betting market areas

“I’m excited about the future possibilities in our sports betting industry,” said manager Sakamoto Bollacker, ... market will slow acquisition down, stocks will continue to trade hands. News of possible lay-offs ... leadership last year.” “I’m doubtful of a fast turnaround,” said Mechelle Mcevers, a commodities [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 05:01:01

The Property Market in Greece

by Mary Bush The property market in Greece has seen some decline in demand in 2008, however the prices are not likely to crash, ... for people who have bought property recently of course and is better news for future investors ... . Construction costs are rising, as they are everywhere due to the rise in commodity prices although [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 22:04:57

Falling Down: Enviros Shouldn?t Sweat Lower Oil Prices

Falling oil prices generally aren’t good news for environmentalists ... question is how far oil can fall, and if that will be enough. Crude futures dropped below $90 a barrel ... to get cash to speculate in oil, or any other commodities market. OPEC president Chakib Khelil said [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 19:55:00

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