Category Archives: Trading

Federal Reserve Set To Purchase Debt –

Posted on 21. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Federal Reserve announced that it would sell $400 billion of short term debt and purchase longer term bonds with the funds.  In addition, the Federal Reserve stated that there were significant downside risks to the economic outlook.  The warning … Continue reading →

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Gasoline Demand Drops –

Posted on 14. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil declined in trading after a report from the Energy Department indicated that gasoline supplies rose almost 2 million barrels.  Crude oil inventories decreased 6.7 million barrels due to weather related shutdowns.  Distillate fuel supplies increased 1.71 million barrels … Continue reading →

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Euro Tumbles –

Posted on 9. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Euro is falling fast and dropped to $1.37 in early trading on Friday.  The European debt crisis continues to weigh on the Euro and this is the lowest mark against the Dollar since February.   Also, a recent resignation by an … Continue reading →

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European Stocks Fall –

Posted on 5. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

European stocks fell 3 percent in Monday trading and the Euro dropped against the Dollar.  The risks associated with Euro-Zone investments increased with weak economic data and outcomes from recent elections in Germany.  The Euro fell to $1.4111 against the US Dollar.  To … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Slightly Higher –

Posted on 27. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil finished slightly higher in trading on Friday and closed at $85.37 a barrel.  Traders closely watched comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke which indicated that the Fed stands ready to implement stimulus programs if needed.  Gasoline traded lower … Continue reading →

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Apple CEO Steve Jobs Resigns –

Posted on 24. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Steve Jobs resigned from Apple and COO Tim Cook will be his replacement.  Steve Jobs has been on medical leave since January 17th.  Analysts do not expect the resignation to slow product launches by Apple.  Shares of Apple fell 7 percent … Continue reading →

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Gold Hits $1,900 –

Posted on 22. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Gold reached the $1,900 an ounce mark in trading Monday afternoon.  The price of Gold was only $1,800 an ounce two weeks ago.  Gold may continue to rise as global recessionary concerns rise.  The increase in gold prices over the last ten years … Continue reading →

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Commodities Rebound –

Posted on 20. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Stocks continued to decline at the end of the week but commodities started to rebound.  Growth projections for developing countries increased demand for raw materials.  Commodities advancing at the end of the trading week were silver, cooper, gold, and gasoline.  Gold finished … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Falls On Growth Outlook –

Posted on 16. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil fell $1.23 and closed at $86.65 a barrel.  The weak economic outlook has lowered demand forecasts in a market that is already well supplied.  In addition, GDP for European zone economies only grew .2% in the second quarter.  The U.S. Dollar also increased … Continue reading →

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Dow Finishes Up –

Posted on 12. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones finished up 125 points on Friday but was still down 1.5% for the week.  Trading was very volatile all week with the Dow Jones moving 400 or more points on four consecutive days.  Gold touched $1,800 an ounce … Continue reading →

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Stocks & Oil Tumble –

Posted on 8. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 600 points in trading on Monday.  The downgrade of U.S. debt and concerns for the global economy continued to drive the market lower throughout the day.  Crude oil also fell in trading and finished … Continue reading →

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U.S. Debt Downgraded –

Posted on 6. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Standard and Poor’s lowered the U.S. credit rating to AA+ and also attached a negative outlook.  The U.S. has held a triple A credit rating for 70 years and the downgrade is likely to have a negative effect on the financial markets.  … Continue reading →

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Stock Market Slammed –

Posted on 4. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones fell more than 500 points on Thursday and has fallen 8 of the last 9 trading days.  The 500 point drop is the worst one day decline since December 2008.  Almost 15 stocks fell for every stock that rose on … Continue reading →

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Dollar Hits Record Lows –

Posted on 26. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

 The U.S. Dollar continued to decline against all major currencies and hit record lows in trading.  The uncertainty surrounding debt negotiations between Republicans and Democrats are leading traders to sell the Dollar.  In afternoon trading the U.S. Dollar/ Euro exchange … Continue reading →

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Still No Debt Deal –

Posted on 24. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The weekend is coming to a close and there is no agreement on raising the debt ceiling.  Republican and Democratic negotiators have discussed short and long term debt ceiling increases.  Republicans prefer a short term increase that would require Obama to request more funding … Continue reading →

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