Category Archives: Trading

Crude Oil Almost Hits $110 –

Posted on 25. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil almost hit $110 in Friday trading and settled at $109.77 a barrel.  This is the highest level that oil has traded at in the last 9 months.   The conflict with Iran is the driving force behind higher trading prices.  Iran is … 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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Gold Rises On Greek Bailout –

Posted on 21. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Gold prices rose to over $1,755 an ounce after European Union finance ministers agreed to another Greek bailout.  The second Greek bailout provided by the Euro zone is approximately $172 billion.  In Tuesday trading, gold hit the highest mark since February 3rd.  Silver also traded … 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 Futures End Lower –

Posted on 13. February 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Natural gas continued to slide with March futures falling almost 2% to $2.431.  Mild winter weather forecasts lowered expectations of heating demand for the next week.  In addition, natural gas supplies have remained well above average levels. To read a related Wall Street … 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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Fitch Cuts Credit Ratings –

Posted on 27. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Fitch lowered the credit ratings for the sovereign debt of five Euro region nations.  The five nations included Italy, Spain, Belgium, Cyprus, and Slovenia.  The credit rating for Italy was cut to A- and the rating for Spain fell to A.  Italy has the … 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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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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Natural Gas Edges Up –

Posted on 8. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Natural gas rose slightly at the end of the week and closed at $3.062.  Forecasts of colder weather countered inventory reports which had sent natural gas prices lower.  Colder weather is expected in the Northeast for January 16th through the 20th.    Warmer than normal … Continue reading →

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Euro Trades Lower –

Posted on 6. January 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The European debt crisis has forced the Euro lower in trading over the last few months.  Recent weeks have shown a steeper decline as recessionary concerns mounted and the debt crisis remained unresolved.  The Euro fell below $1.27 in Friday trading before … 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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