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Oil prices fall through key level 2006-02-08 15:50:01 Oil prices fell through a key support level on Wednesday as geopolitical concerns faded, prompting forecasts of $60 per barrel as the next target. [Full Story...] Dollar gains following BoJ news 2006-02-08 13:28:01 The dollar recouped some of its losses against the yen on Wednesday after speculation the Bank of Japan is ready to change its monetary policy sent it sliding. [Full Story...] World Markets - February 8, 2006 2006-02-08 06:00:01 Asian stocks closed mostly down yesterday, with another lacklustre Wall Street innings and the prospect of higher interest rates rattling investors, who opted to take profits. [Full Story...] Dollar gains on rate hike buzz 2006-02-07 09:01:01 The dollar extended gains on Tuesday as the market continued to position itself for a further tightening of US monetary policy. [Full Story...] Agricultural Futures - February 7, 2006 2006-02-07 06:00:01 White maize prices on the SA Futures Exchange yesterday fell by their maximum daily trading limit of 4.5 percent on forecasts that it would rain in the main growing areas. [Full Story...] World Markets - February 7, 2006 2006-02-07 06:00:01 Asian stocks shrugged off a weak performance by Wall Street to close sharply higher yesterday. Dealers said underlying economic strength was evident in regional economic data and corporate results. [Full Story...] Dollar loses ground gained from jobs data 2006-02-06 14:26:01 The dollar eased back in trade on Monday, paring gains sparked by upbeat US jobs data that reinforced market expectations of another hike in rates. [Full Story...] Oil rockets as Iran takes hard line 2006-02-06 09:08:01 Crude futures have risen sharply after Iran ended all voluntary cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog agency. [Full Story...] Wall Street - February 6, 2006 2006-02-06 06:00:01 US stock investors go into this week with fresh concerns about inflation and interest rates after Friday's payrolls report showed robust job and wage growth, while a less-than-stellar earnings picture could add to weaker sentiment. [Full Story...] Oil prices higher on Iran tension 2006-02-03 18:46:01 Oil prices have rebounded slightly, reversing two days of losses, as market attention returned to the nuclear crisis over Iran, analysts said. [Full Story...] World Markets - February 3, 2006 2006-02-03 06:00:01 Asian stocks closed mixed with a positive tone yesterday following overnight gains in New York and ongoing optimism surrounding the region's economies. [Full Story...] Oil continues climb after brief dip 2006-02-02 14:04:01 Crude oil prices head back toward $67 on Thursday after falling the previous day in a reaction to US government data showing crude oil and gasoline supplies on the rise. [Full Story...] World Markets - February 2, 2006 2006-02-02 06:00:01 Asian stocks closed mixed yesterday after Tuesday's slight falls on Wall Street and the prospect of higher interest rates enticed a round of profit taking, dealers said. It was the first day of trade for many regional markets where investors returned from lunar new year holidays and investors played catch-up. [Full Story...] Dollar steadies on hints of further rate hikes 2006-02-01 13:00:01 The dollar steadied on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve hinted at another interest rate rise next month but kept the market guessing about the outlook beyond that. [Full Story...] Crude cools as Opec calms market 2006-02-01 08:56:01 Oil prices have eased for the second straight day after Opec ministers decided to keep output steady, saying they also believed a cut would not be needed at their next meeting. [Full Story...] World Markets - February 1, 2006 2006-02-01 06:00:01 Stocks closed mostly higher yesterday, with Tokyo again grabbing the lion's share of attention amid a spate of results. But dealers said trade was cautious ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting at which interest rates were expected to rise. [Full Story...] Oil prices hold fast ahead of Opec meet 2006-01-31 13:52:01 Crude oil prices held steady on Tuesday after gaining more than 3 percent over the previous two sessions and ahead of an Opec meeting at which the group is expected to keep output steady. [Full Story...] Dollar gains ground ahead of Greenspan's finale 2006-01-31 09:02:01 The dollar inched up against other major currencies on Tuesday as a cautious market waited for the last US Federal Reserve meeting under Alan Greenspan, dealers said. [Full Story...] World Markets - Janauary 31, 2006 2006-01-31 06:00:01 Asian markets closed higher yesterday with Sydney continuing its latest run into record territory, and Tokyo striking a fresh five-year high on improved economic signals. [Full Story...] Oil prices ease despite global tensions 2006-01-30 14:11:01 Crude oil prices fell on Monday ahead of a closely watched Opec meeting, despite persistent supply fears tied to Iran's nuclear ambitions and militant attacks in Nigeria. [Full Story...] Dollar gains as market looks to signals from US Fed 2006-01-30 09:00:01 The dollar extended gains against the yen on Monday on growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will continue to hike rates despite a slowing economy. [Full Story...] Wall Street - January 30, 2006 2006-01-30 06:00:01 US stocks may rally for a this week, buoyed by expectations that the Federal Reserve may be close to the end of a series of interest rate increases, although another hectic week of corporate profit reports may create some turbulence. [Full Story...] Iran tensions turn up heat on oil 2006-01-27 11:04:01 Political tensions in Iran and Nigeria that pose a threat to the global supply of oil coupled with strong global demand are keeping crude futures on the boil, one analyst says. [Full Story...] World Markets - January 27, 2006 2006-01-27 06:00:01 Asian stocks closed mostly higher in limited trade yesterday as another easing in oil prices and a slightly stronger US dollar bolstered support, particularly in Japan. [Full Story...] Oil market backtracks after sharp fall 2006-01-26 13:17:01 Crude oil prices rose on Thursday following a steep drop in the previous session as US weekly inventory data lent support to the market. [Full Story...] World Markets - January 26, 2006 2006-01-26 06:00:01 Asian stocks made solid gains yesterday as oil prices continued to ease and another better performance by Wall Street helped to improve investor confidence. [Full Story...] Dollar gains ground ahead of US GDP 2006-01-25 12:19:01 The dollar extended its gains on Wednesday after sharp losses earlier this week, with investors waiting for Friday's quarterly US gross domestic product data, dealers said. [Full Story...] World Markets - January 25, 2006 2006-01-25 06:00:01 Asian stocks rose yesterday, regaining some ground lost during a selloff at the start of the week, with Tokyo leading gains after an improved performance by Wall Street overnight. Sentiment was still cautious ahead of the Chinese holidays. [Full Story...] Profit-taking lets some of the air out of oil prices 2006-01-24 10:30:01 Crude futures eased in trade on Tuesday after a strong surge in oil prices were followed by a round of profit taking in the market. [Full Story...] Dollar plagued by albatross of oil prices 2006-01-24 09:00:01 The dollar was slightly firmer on Tuesday but remained near four-month lows against the euro on rising crude oil prices and expectations of a narrowing gap in international interest rates, dealers said. [Full Story...] |
