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GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks hold near peaks, dollar skids after U.S. data

May 12, 2017 / Reuters

* Global stock index steady, heads for weekly loss* U.S. dollar, Treasury yields dip after dismal data* China bank system worries, Trump fears constrain equities* European, emerging market stocks outperform U.S.By Dion RabouinNEW YORK, May 12 (Reuters) - World stock markets paused near record highs on Friday after underwhelming U.S. retail sales data and worries over China's banking system spurred...Read More

Gold prices move higher amid U.S. political turmoil

May 12, 2017 / Investing.com

Investing.com - Gold prices moved higher on Friday, as recent political events in the U.S. continued to weigh on the greenback and boost demand for safe-haven assets, although investors were also eyeing the release of U.S. data due later in the day.On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for June delivery were up 0.26% at $1,227.36.The June contract ended Thursday's...Read More

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall, gold and yen rise amid political uncertainty

May 12, 2017 / Reuters

* Wall Street sinks on poor earnings, Trump fears* Yen, gold, Treasuries rise as stock market dips* Emerging markets continue upward with oil, commodities rise (Updates to European market close)By Dion RabouinNEW YORK, May 11 (Reuters) - U.S. and European stocks fell on Thursday, along with the U.S. dollar, while U.S. Treasury yields reversed earlier declines, as political uncertainty in the Unite...Read More

Global silver output falls for first time in 14 years

May. 11, 2017, 5:46 AM / Cecilia Jamasmie

Global silver production dropped last year for the first time since 2002 driven by lower by-product output from the lead/zinc and gold sectors, as well as a sharp decline of scrap supply to the market, which hit its lowest since 1996.According to the latest Silver Institute report, released Thursday, total silver supply decreased by 32.6 million ounces in 2016 in line with decreased demand for the...Read More

KGHM says phase two of Sierra Gorda copper mine in Chile will never happen

May. 11, 2017, 3:53 AM / Cecilia Jamasmie

Polish miner KGHM (WSE:KGH), Europe's second-largest copper producer, has decided to ditch a planned second phase of expansion of its Sierra Gorda mine in Chile on the back of high production costs an falling metal prices.The state-controlled company grabbed the copper and molybdenum project in 2012, after buying Canadian rival Quadra FNX in what was the largest-ever foreign acquisition by a Poli...Read More

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, U.S. dollar drop amid political uncertainty

May 11, 2017 / Reuters

* Wall Street sinks on poor earnings, Trump fears* Yen, gold, Treasuries rise as stock market dips* Emerging markets continue upward with oil rise (New throughout, adds data, quote, changes dateline, previous LONDON)By Dion RabouinNEW YORK, May 11 (Reuters) - U.S. and European stocks fell on Thursday, along with the U.S. dollar, while U.S. Treasury yields reversed earlier declines, as political un...Read More

Gold struggles near 8-week lows on U.S. rate hike expectations

May 11, 2017 / Investing.com

Investing.com - Gold prices inched higher in European trade on Thursday, but held near their lowest level in around eight weeks amid growing expectations for a U.S. interest rate hike next month.Comex gold futures rose around $4.00, or about 0.3%, to $1,222.70 a troy ounce by 3:05AM ET (07:05GMT). Meanwhile, spot gold was at $1,222.30.The yellow metal hit its lowest since March 15 at $1,214.30 on...Read More

UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on May 11

May 11, 2017 / Reuters

(Adds company news, futures)May 11 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening 11 points lower on Thursday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures FFIc1 up 0.05 percent ahead of the cash market open.* SUPERGROUP: SuperGroup SGP.L , the British company behind the Superdry fashion brand, forecast full-year profit in line with expectations and said trading in its latest quarte...Read More

UK Stocks-Factors to watch on May 11

May 11, 2017 / Reuters

May 11 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening 11 points lower on Thursday, according to financial bookmakers.* BHP: Workers at BHP Billiton's BHP.AX , BLT.L Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile will strike for 24 hours in the coming weeks to protest recent layoffs and the company's general attitude toward miners, the main union told Reuters on Wednesday. MYLAN/GLAXO: Generic dru...Read More

The commodity upcycle and the end of the dollar's bull run - implications for oil, gas and mining producers

11 May 2017 / Staff reporter

Which is the cart, which the horse? All economists know a strong US$ means weak commodity prices and vice versa, even if the precise mechanics are not wholly understood. The dollar is currently near record highs against major currencies, a situation at odds with similarly buoyant commodity prices. Is a reverse in the US$'s strength on the cards? What would it mean for commodity producers?Producers...Read More

The commodity upcycle and the end of the dollar's bull run - implications for oil, gas and mining producers

11 May 2017 / Staff reporter

The commodity upcycle and the end of the dollar's bull run - implications for oil, gas and mining producers

11 May 2017 / Staff reporter

The commodity upcycle and the end of the dollar's bull run - implications for oil, gas and mining producers

11 May 2017 / Staff reporter

The commodity upcycle and the end of the dollar's bull run - implications for oil, gas and mining producers

11 May 2017 / Staff reporter

Access our research platformsSign-in to our platforms to access our extensive research, our latest insight, data and analytics and to connect to our industry experts.Which is the cart, which the horse? All economists know a strong US$ means weak commodity prices and vice versa, even if the precise mechanics are not wholly understood. The dollar is currently near record highs against major currenci...Read More