Category Archives: Investments

Natural Gas Inventory Levels –

Posted on 21. February 2013 by Jim Sutliff

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, natural gas inventory levels remained higher than the five year average.  Natural gas inventory fell 127 billion cubic feet last week which was near analysts expectations.  Currently, inventory levels are 2,400 billion cubic … Continue reading →

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U.S. Bond Yields –

Posted on 3. February 2013 by Jim Sutliff

A recent MSN Money article discusses rising U.S. bond yields and the economic recovery.  An increase in bond yields may influence the housing market as well as investments in the public sector.  Recently, ten year Treasuries rose above the 2% mark hitting 2.04% … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Gains Slightly –

Posted on 22. January 2013 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil continued to rise and traded over $96 a barrel on Tuesday.  Economic growth in China and unrest in Algeria supported prices.  In additon, the International Energy Agency increased their forecast for oil demand in 2013.  Crude oil prices have been increasing … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Inventory Levels Rise In Cushing –

Posted on 4. January 2013 by Jim Sutliff

According to the Energy Information Administration, inventories of crude oil fell 11. 1 million barrels.  The decline was partly due to year end tax concerns in the refining industry.  However, crude oil inventories rose significantly in Cushing Oklahoma which is major storage … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Cliff Sends Crude Oil Lower –

Posted on 23. December 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Republicans and Democrats finished the week without coming to an agreement that would avoid the fiscal cliff.  Fiscal cliff concerns helped to drive down the price of crude oil in Friday trading.  Crude oil fell to almost $88 a barrel after hitting $90 … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Cliff –

Posted on 1. December 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Republicans and Democrats are still far apart in negotiations to avoid the fiscal cliff.  Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Republican John Boehner are involved in the negotiation process.  There are only 31 days left until January 1st. To read a related Fox News … Continue reading →

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Gold Below $1,700 –

Posted on 4. November 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Gold has fallen below $1,700 an ounce which is well off the 52 week high.  Gold was trading near the $1,800 an ounce mark as recently as early October.  Also, crude oil is slightly below $85 a barrel. To visit the Bloomberg … Continue reading →

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S & P Lowers Spain Ratings –

Posted on 12. October 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Standard & Poor’s lowered the long and short term credit ratings on Spain.  The long term credit rating was lowered from BBB+ to BBB- with a negative outlook.  The short term credit rating was lowered from A-3 to A-2. The downgrade was partially … Continue reading →

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U.S. Manufacturing Expands –

Posted on 1. October 2012 by Jim Sutliff

According to the Institute for Supply Management, the national factory activity index rose 1.9 to 51.5 in September.  This marked the first expansion of U.S. manufacturing since May.  New orders and employment also increased in September. To read a related MSN Money … Continue reading →

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Dow Rises Slightly –

Posted on 20. September 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose slightly on Thursday and closed at 13,597.  Gold declined $8.70 to $1,763 an ounce.  Crude oil also fell and finished at $91.72 a barrel.  High inventory levels were a factor in driving the price of crude oil … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing Data Sends Crude Oil Lower –

Posted on 4. September 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil futures for October declined $1.17 after data from the Institute for Supply Management.  The purchasing managers index fell to 49.6 which is the lowest the index has been since July 2009.  A weak global economy has also contributed to … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Falls Ahead Of Storm –

Posted on 24. August 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Natural gas traded lower after forecasts predicted that Tropical Storm Isaac will miss major production areas of the Gulf of Mexico.  Natural gas traded slightly above $2.7 a million British Thermal Units.  Also, the Energy Information Administration indicated a larger than … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Trades Lower –

Posted on 16. August 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Natural gas traded lower on Thursday and settled at $2.724.  Mild weather forecasts and high inventory levels contributed to the decline.  Earlier, the Energy Information Administration indicated that natural gas storage increased 20 billion cubic feet last week.  Analysts had expected an increase … Continue reading →

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Gold & Silver Increase –

Posted on 8. August 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Gold and silver increased after confidence rose following a European Union summit.  European Union leaders agreed to work at lowering the borrowing costs for Italy and Spain.  Gold rose 3% and settled slightly below $1,600 an ounce.  Silver increased by more … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Futures Decline –

Posted on 3. August 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Natural gas futures declined in trading on Friday and closed below $3 per million British thermal unit.  Rising supplies and a moderate weather forecast worked to drive prices lower in trading.  On Thursday, the Energy Information Administration indicated that gas … Continue reading →

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