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CRUDE OIL In the week of December 21, 2009, crude oil for January delivery rose to US$73.4 on the Nymex, amid optimism of demand increase as the global economy recovers. Prices are expected to continue north on expectations of reduced inventories on rising fuel demand in the US. Reports expected this week are forecast to show increasing sales of existing and new homes in the country. However, prices are not expected to rise dramatically, because...more
India's copper futures extended gains to hit a contract high on Monday as supply concerns overseas and positive demand outlook helped prices, analysts said.The most-traded February copper contract MCCG0 on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) was trading 1.26 percent higher at 348.65 rupees per kg at 7:26 p.m., after hitting a contract high of 349.3 rupees earlier.Union workers at Chile's giant Chuquicamata copper complex, the world's second biggest, began a strike over pay early on Monday, a union leader said.Investors are betting on higher copper prices, with demand in Europe and the U.S. expected to recover after strong buying from China helped drive copper's stellar rally last year. "The major reason supporting the prices is strike in Chile," said Praveen Singh, an analyst with Sharekhan Commodities."On a weekly basis, one can buy copper at 344/345 rupees, with a stop loss of 341, targeting 354/355 rupees," said Priyank Upadhyay, head of research with Commtrendz Research.However, rising stockpiles of the red metal weighed on prices, they added. Copper stocks rose on Monday by 75 tonnes to 502,400 tonnes. In other base metals, zinc January MZIF0 was 1.3 percent higher at 120.35...more
Rubber advanced to a 15-month high on investors' optimism that a global economic recovery may accelerate this year, leading to growth in demand for the commodity used in tires.Futures in Tokyo gained as much as 3.3 percent to the highest level since Sept. 26, 2008. Businesses in China, the world's largest rubber consumer, continued to expand last...more
As a business owner, you are always looking out for the bottom line. The goal is to build your business forward so as to prepare for the customers of tomorrow, today. The knowledge that is needed to accomplish this is not some big secret held only by the corporate officials of some big company. Some of the newest and brightest ideas in this...more
Metals finished the year as the best-performing commodities, riding on hopes for a global economic recovery and fears of runaway inflation.The rally is likely to extend into the new year, as demand from emerging economies remains strong while developed nations are catching up. But it could be capped if central banks slam the brakes on stimulus spending and raise interest rates.While commodity prices rebounded sharply from lows early in the year, most closed well below records set before the economic crisis began in 2008, underpinning the reality that the recovery has just begun to gather momentum. The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index added nearly 19% to 117.24 in 2009, about 41% off its peak in 2008.Leading the way in 2009 were base metals. Copper, which has many industrial uses, more than doubled, soaring 139%. It ended the year at $3.3275 per pound but still 18% shy of record prices hit in 2008. Lead, which is used in car batteries, also more than doubled, to $2,416 a metric ton, followed by zinc, which was up 125%, and aluminum, gaining 50%.Precious metals reaped smaller gains but stole the limelight. Gold was up 24% for the year to $1,095.20 per troy ounce at Comex, the metals...more
China is expected to increase steel supply by 8.6% in 2010 to 621.5 million metric tons, according to a report from the Mysteel consultancy in Shanghai. That will occur, says a report in the official Xinhua news agency, despite an expected increase...more
Imagine this scenario:Jane Investor buys a property when she is in her late forties. She wants to use it as a long-term investment, so she gets a conventional loan on the property and makes the payments as well as maintaining the property for the...more
When I coach my business clients, I have a three step method for determining how successful their business will be. The three steps are profitability, business systems, and satisfaction.It's crucial that all of these elements be in place-...more
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Childhood is the best time to lay foundations for a bright future. If your child is creative and has imagination you should encourage their abilities. They may grow up to have a career in the Arts or to just enjoy crafting as a satisfying...more
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