Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

Crude Settles Higher –

Posted on 11. March 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil settled over $107 a barrel which is the highest level since March 1st.  Crude oil prices were supported by positive jobs data that may be a sign of economic growth.  However, warmer weather may weigh on crude prices … Continue reading →

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Negative Yield Treasury Auctions –

Posted on 3. March 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The U.S. Treasury may start to offer negative yield auctions.  The safety and security of U.S. Treasuries have already led to them being traded at negative yields on secondary markets.  According to Reuters, the one month Treasury bill traded on a … Continue reading →

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Germany Votes For Greek Bailout –

Posted on 27. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Germany voted to support a second Greek bailout of approximately $174 billion.  The Finland parliament is expected to vote on the Greek bailout this week.  Also, European leaders will discuss the Euro zone bailout fund at their next meeting in … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Inventory Declines –

Posted on 23. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Energy Information Administration indicated that natural gas inventories declined by 166 billion cubic feet.  The decrease was greater than analysts had expected and more than the 102 billion cubic feet decline last year.  Prices remained low due to mild winter weather … Continue reading →

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Tensions Send Oil Higher –

Posted on 19. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil traded at a 9 month high as tensions increased with Iran cutting supplies to companies from the U.K. and France.  In addition, traders weighed the economic gains of a second Greek bailout.  Crude Oil rose to $105 a barrel which is … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Supplies Decline –

Posted on 11. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

According to the Energy Information Administration, natural gas supplies fell 78 billion cubic feet last week.  The decline was less than the 84 to 88 billion cubic feet decrease that analysts had expected.  Current inventory levels are almost 33% higher … Continue reading →

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Oil Inventories Rise Hit Three Month High –

Posted on 2. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil inventories continue to rise and hit a three month high last week.  The Energy Department indicated that crude oil supplies increased to 338.9 million barrels.  That mark is 4.18 million barrels higher than the previous week.  Gasoline also had weak … Continue reading →

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Energy Department Lowers Marcellus Shale Estimate –

Posted on 23. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The U.S. Department of Energy lowered their estimate of natural gas reserves in the Marcellus Shale.  The previous estimate of 410 trillion cubic feet has been adjusted to 141 trillion cubic feet.  Energy Department estimates are based on reserves that can … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Falls Over 6% –

Posted on 19. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Natural gas fell more than 6% in trading on Thursday and settled at $2.3220 per 1,000 cubic feet.  Natural gas supplies have steadily increased and warmer than normal weather is expected over the next few weeks.  Gasoline and crude oil fell … Continue reading →

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Nine European Nations Downgraded –

Posted on 14. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Standard & Poor’s downgraded the sovereign debt of nine European nations on Friday.  France and Austria lost their AAA ratings and were lowered to AA+.  In addition, the sovereign debt was downgraded for Spain, Italy, and Portugal.  Four European nations that … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Supplies Rise –

Posted on 12. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, crude oil supplies rose by 5 million barrels last week.  In addition, gasoline inventories rose 3.6 million barrels and distillates increased by 4 million barrels.  All of the inventory increases were well above … Continue reading →

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Oil Rises On Economic Growth Outlook –

Posted on 10. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil rose to $103.41 during afternoon trading and settled at $102. 24 a barrel.  An improved outlook for US economic growth also sent the stock market to a five month high.  In addition, tensions in Iran and Nigeria raised supply concerns … Continue reading →

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Silver Rises Two Percent –

Posted on 2. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Silver started off the new year by gaining two percent in trading on Tuesday.  Silver dropped almost 10 percent in 2011.  Gold also rose slightly and settled up .4 percent at $1,573.70.  Gold finished up 10 percent for 2011. To read a … Continue reading →

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Treasuries Fall –

Posted on 29. December 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Treasuries fell as prospects improved for the U.S. economy in 2012.  This marked the first decline for Treasuries in four days.  Ten year yields rose dlightly in trading to 1.91%.  Ten year yields fell to as low as 1.67% on September 23rd. … Continue reading →

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Oil Futures Rise –

Posted on 23. December 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Oil futures rose to their highest close since December 15th and settled at $99.68.  The increase capped a weekly gain of 6.6% for crude oil.  Positive economic data and tensions in Iran were two factors driving the price of crude higher. … Continue reading →

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