Category Archives: Trading

Manufacturing Data Sends Oil Higher –

Posted on 1. May 2012 by Jim Sutliff

According to the Institute of Supply Management, U.S. manufacturing for April increased the most in ten months.  The data sent crude oil prices higher in trading on Tuesday.  Crude oil prices rose above the 50 day moving average of $105.21 a … Continue reading →

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Spain Credit Ratings Lowered –

Posted on 26. April 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Standard & Poor’s lowered the credit rating of Spain to BBB+ from A.  The two notch downgrade is partially due to the risks associated with the government debt.  In addition, Standard & Poor’s discusses concerns relating to budget projections and the banking … Continue reading →

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Gasoline Inventories Fall –

Posted on 22. April 2012 by Jim Sutliff

 Gasoline inventories fell 3.67 million barrels which exceeded analyst expectations.  Distillates also fell and were 2.91 million lower than the previous week.  The U.S. Department of Energy  also indicated that crude oil supplies increased by 3.86 million barrels. To read … Continue reading →

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Treasury Prices Fall –

Posted on 3. April 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Federal Open Market Committee minutes indicated that a third round of quantitative easing may not happen in the near term.  The Fed minutes sent Treasury prices lower and yields higher.  Yields on the 10 year Treasury went to 2.28%. To read a related … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Continues To Decline –

Posted on 30. March 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Natural gas inventories continued to rise and increased 57 bcf last week.  The inventory rise and the warmer weather are sending natural gas prices lower in trading.  Henry Hub natural gas delivery prices fell to $2.00 per million British Thermal Units.  That marks … Continue reading →

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Oil Inventories Rise 7.1 Million Barrels –

Posted on 29. March 2012 by Jim Sutliff

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, crude oil inventories rose 7.1 million barrels.  The inventory increase worked to drive crude oil prices lower in trading.  The increase exceeded analyst expectations of a much lower 2.2 million barrel rise in … Continue reading →

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Treasuries Rise –

Posted on 27. March 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The yield on 10 year Treasures fell 7 basis points in afternoon trading on Tuesday.  The demand for Treasuries increased after there were declines in homes prices and consumer confidence.  There was also higher demand for the sale of $35 billion of … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Rises On Iran –

Posted on 23. March 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil spent most of the day in a trading range of $105 to $108 a barrel.  The rise in crude oil prices and trading volatility came after oil exports from Iran were estimated to have dropped 300,000 barrels a day.  The weaker … Continue reading →

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Treasury Prices Fall –

Posted on 19. March 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Treasury prices fell on Monday and yields hit new highs for 2012.  Ten year Treasury yields rose .08% in trading and  extended gains from the previous week.  A recent Federal Reserve policy statement indicated an improved economic outlook. To read a related Wall … Continue reading →

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Gold Continues Decline –

Posted on 13. March 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Gold continued to slide and fell to the lowest level since January 25th.  Traders weighed Federal Reserve statements on the economy and gold fell almost 2 percent.  Gold traded near $1,670 an ounce and continued to decline in electronic trading. To read … Continue reading →

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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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Euro Falls –

Posted on 7. March 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Euro fell to almost $1.31 after indications that the economy for the Euro region contracted.  The Australian and Canadien dollars both declined against the U.S. Dollar.  In addition, the Norwegian Krone dropped 1.6 percent to 5.706. To read a related … 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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Gold & Silver Rally –

Posted on 28. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Gold hit a three month high rising $13.50 and settled at $1,788.40 an ounce.  Silver also rallied to settle at $37.14 an ounce which was an increase of 4.6%.  In addition, copper and platinum  increased with copper rising .8% to $3.91 a pound and … 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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