New York  London  Dubai 



Bookmark and Share


July 1 2010, 16:17

 image Metals News Wrap-up – July 1, 2010

FMX | Connect – www.fmxconnect.com - (Reported 7/01/2010)

Market Prices

 

 

 

 

 

Bloomberg (Reported 7/01/2010)

“Gold futures tumbled the most since February on signs that Europe’s financial industry may be in better shape than investors estimated, curbing demand for the metal as a haven.

Gold fell below $1,200 an ounce after the close of floor trading on the Comex in New York. The euro headed for the biggest gain since March 2009 against the dollar after European banks borrowed less than the amount they are due to repay. Yesterday, the European Central Bank said financial institutions asked for less money than some analysts predicted in a three- month offering.” Gold Tumbles Most Since February as Easing Debt Concerns Drive Euro Higher

 

 

Reuters (Reported 7/01/2010)

“Gold prices dropped below $1,200 an ounce on Thursday as a global equity-market slump and disappointing U.S. economic indicators prompted investors to dump the metal in a technical sell-off.

Bullion's 3.5 percent losses on Thursday was the biggest one-day drop since February.” Gold up on economy woes, uptrend continues

 

 

MarketWatch (Reported 7/01/2010)

“Gold futures fell 3.2% on Thursday as they joined stocks and other commodities on a broad market sell-off and selling begat selling in thin trading ahead of the long weekend.

Gold for August delivery dropped $39.20 to $1,206.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. It was gold's biggest one-day drop since February 4, when it lost 4.4%.” Gold ends with biggest 1-day drop since February

 

-----

About FMX: FMX Connect is an information, data, and analytics portal for Commodities. The portal provides an all-in-one package including essential market data, independent third party research, industry news, and commodity trading tools. FMX Connect provides efficient, effective, and thorough data that bridges all aspects of commodities onto one screen. The Result; A user friendly application for hedge fund traders, OTC brokers, individual investors, and industry participants
-----
Note: The information presented, while from sources generally believed to be reliable, is not guaranteed and may not be complete. FMX | Connect makes no representations or warranties regarding the correctness of any opinions or information. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results. Nothing in this report should be construed as a representation to buy or sell shares, futures or options, which contain considerable risks. For internal client distribution only. Any reproduction, re-transmission, or distribution of this report without permission is prohibited. Media correspondents or reporters may not quote any one page or section in its entirety and must attribute all quotes, ideas or concepts herein. Copyright FMX | Connect, ©2009-2010. All rights reserved.