http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-11-06.htmlLondon, 06 November 2009 - Thursday was all about rate announcements as both the Bank of England and the ECB followed the Feds lead leaving base rates unchanged at 0.5% & 1% respectively. But as with the Federal Reserve the focus was more on the strength and tone of accompanying statements as both banks signalled they would start to withdraw emergency measures after Jean-Claude Trichet announced the withdrawal of some liquidity operation and the BoE slowed its bond purchase programme. BothFri, 06 Nov 2009 08:55:32 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-11-06.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-11-05.htmlLondon, 04 November 2009 - Gold continued its push higher Wednesday hitting a new record high above $1090/oz as follow through buying, a result of Tuesdays RBI/IMF purchase and producer related buying, triggered stop-loss orders. The bullish tone was echoed across the precious complex and most of the commodity sector as rhodium hit its best in a year, crude oil tested above $81/barrel, although the CRB Index posted only marginal gains as some soft and grain products came under pressure. InThu, 05 Nov 2009 09:53:42 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-11-05.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-11-04.htmlLondon, 04 November 2009 - Divergence was seen in markets yesterday as equities stalled while both the dollar and commodities gained with gold hitting a new record of $1088/oz. The Dow closed down 0.2% and the S&P500 up 0.2% as traders appeared cautious ahead of todays Fed announcement and employment report. In particular players will focus on the wording of the Feds statement especially its inflation expectation. Interestingly both the dollar and commodities closed higher with the DollarWed, 04 Nov 2009 09:32:06 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-11-04.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-11-03.htmlLondon, 03 November 2009 - Markets got off to a volatile start to the week as traders remained cautious ahead of the line-up of economic data and rate announcements however the net result yesterday saw equities and commodities close higher. The Dow finished with a gain of 0.8% and the CRB Index up 1.15% following positive PMI and home sales data while the improved risk appetite lifted the EUR/JPY cross 0.7%. As a whole currency flows proved mixed though with the Dollar Index closing up justTue, 03 Nov 2009 09:34:15 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-11-03.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-11-02.htmlLondon, 02 November 2009 - Despite Thursdays GDP reading and positive PMI and Consumer Sentiment data Friday investors continued to take risk exposure off the table Friday with equities and commodities seeing further profit taking. Both the Dow and CRB Index closed down more than 2% while the EUR/JPY fell and Dollar Index rallied 0.5% on safe-haven demand.  Also witness Friday was a 24% surge in the VIX volatility Index - its largest gain since October 22nd last year - and suggestsMon, 02 Nov 2009 08:25:16 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-11-02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-28.htmlLondon, 28 October 2009 - Disappointing consumer confidence data and caution ahead of Thursdays US GDP release led investors to further par their risk exposure Tuesday however markets appeared more stable compared with Monday with the Dow closing up 0.1% and the CRB Index virtually unchanged; the dollar finished marginally firmer, up 0.1%. In the precious complex gold closed little changed while silver proved more volatile, closing down 2.7% while both platinum and palladium lost 1.2%.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:55:46 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-28.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-27.htmlLondon, 27 October 2009 - Risk appetite took a dive yesterday, triggering selling pressure in commodities and equities while the dollar rallied on short covering. The Dow, S&P and CRB Index all finished down over 1% while the Dollar Index posted a gain of 0.7%, however the currency basket failed to conquer initial chart resistance at 76.30, again raising speculation this is just a (month-end related)short-term blip in an otherwise bearish trend. The precious complex finished lower as aTue, 27 Oct 2009 09:07:27 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-27.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-26.htmlLondon, 26 October 2009 - Gold and silver held ground near the top of recent trading ranges Friday while mixed economic data and currency flows led commodities and equities to edge lower as profit taking emerged. The CRB Index closed down 0.8% although posted a gain of1.5% on the week; the Dow and S&P finished down 1.1% & 1.2% respectively. In contrast the Dollar Index gained and the Yen lost ground while the Euro held around the 1.50 level. Risk appetite has recovered again thisMon, 26 Oct 2009 08:57:11 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-26.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-23.htmlLondon, 23 October 2009 - Markets finished in a mixed mood Thursday after a day of choppy trade. Precious metals closed with modest gains as the dollar lost ground; equities closed firm following positive earnings results. The Dollar Index reversed early gains to close down 0.1% and the EUR/USD settled above 1.50, the Dow finished up 1.3% and the S&P 1%. The CRB Index reversed part of Wednesday’s gains ending off 0.5%, NYMEX crude closed the day down 18-cents at $81.19/bbl. OvernightFri, 23 Oct 2009 07:47:11 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-22.htmlLondon, 22 October 2009 - Commodities remained upbeat Wednesday with the CRB Index gaining 2.1%, closing above 280-pts for the first time in a year, while NYMEX crude hit a high of $82/barrel as the dollar lost further ground against its counterparts. The greenback sank to fresh multi-month lows against several of its opponents including the Euro which traded above the psychologically important 1.50 market for the first time in 14-months. The Dollar Index settled down 0.65% having traded belowThu, 22 Oct 2009 07:58:00 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-22.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-21.htmlLondon, 21 October 2009 - Commodities continued to test higher across the early part of Tuesday with platinum, palladium and crude oil setting new highs for the year before retreating as weaker than expected housing data triggered a rebound in the dollar. The CRB Index finished down 0.5% while the DXY gained 0.4% after the greenback rallied against both the Euro and Yen. The disappointing housing stats also dented equity confidence with the Dow and S&P500 closing down 0.5% & 0.6%Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:16:21 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-21.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-20.htmlLondon, 20 October 2009 - Gold and the precious complex traded higher Monday, in line with other commodities, as the dollar softened in addition to an uptick in geo-political tension between Iran and the West. The CRB Index hit its best in almost a year, gaining 1.3% and NYMEX crude neared $80/barrel as the dollar reversed Friday’s gains with the DXY closing down 0.4%. Positive earnings data also bolstered equities with both the Dow and S&P setting new 2009 highs and closing with gains ofTue, 20 Oct 2009 07:32:49 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-20.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-19.htmlLondon, 19 October 2009 - Energy prices remained upbeat Friday with NYMEX crude hitting its best in a year above $78/barrel. As a whole commodities were buoyant with the CRB Index gaining 0.8% while sentiment in the precious complex was more mixed with two-way trade seen. Mixed economic data led to a choppy day in the currencies but as a whole the dollar finished firmer on short covering with the DXY up 0.3%. Equities were also mixed with both the Dow and S&P500 closing off their lows butMon, 19 Oct 2009 07:41:02 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-19.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-16.htmlLondon, 16 October 2009 - Commodity prices remained upbeat Thursday with the CRB Index gaining 1.4% after oil prices hit their best levels in a year with NYMEX crude tested just short of $78/barrel. Gold and the rest of the precious complex however finished lower as a stronger dollar and mixed economic data prompted profit taking. The dollar closed up 0.5% against the Euro and 1.3% v’s the Yen while the EUR/JPY cross is set for its second weekly gain amidst speculation investor will continueFri, 16 Oct 2009 07:43:52 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-16.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-15.htmlLondon, 15 October 2009 - Continued dollar weakness and positive earnings data further bolstered investor risk appetite yesterday as equity markets set fresh highs for 2009 with the Dow reaching the 10,000 mark for the first time in a year. The S&P500 and FTSE set new highs, as has the HSI overnight while the Nikkei is currently up 1.5%. Commodities were also generally upbeat with gold and silver posting fresh highs before running into long liquidation. The CRB Index gained 0.7% and NYMEXThu, 15 Oct 2009 07:52:02 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-14.htmlLondon, 14 October 2009 - Investment flows continue to buoy commodity prices with gold hitting $1070 this morning and NYMEX crude oil trading above $75/barrel to its best in almost a year. The dollar meanwhile remains under pressure with the DXY closing down 0.25%yesterday and is currently off 0.4% ahead of UK unemployment data, EU Industrial Production and US Retail Sales and Budget Balance. The minutes of the latest FOMC meeting are also scheduled for release and will be scrutinized forWed, 14 Oct 2009 08:04:14 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-14.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-13.htmlLondon, 13 October 2009 - Stronger oil prices and a weaker dollar helped bolster the precious complex Monday despite relatively thin trade as silver and palladium hit fresh 14-month highs and gold tested just short of $1060. NYMEX crude gained 2%, closing at $73.27 and the CRB Index gained 1.75% as investors continued to diversify away from the dollar with the DXY closing down 0.4%. US equities were also in a steady mood with the Dow up 0.2% and S&P 0.4%. Equities remain firm overnightTue, 13 Oct 2009 07:42:04 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-13.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-12.htmlLondon, 12 October 2009 - Having pushed to record levels Thursday the precious complex appeared more comfortable consolidating Friday as substantial currency flows triggered profit taking ahead of a bank holiday in the US. Overall the US dollar finished higher reacting to comments from White House economic advisor Summers and large flows from sovereign wealth and official sources. The DXY closed up 0.35% however the greenback was not particularly strong against all its main counterparts as theMon, 12 Oct 2009 07:41:48 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-12.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-09.htmlLondon, 09 October 2009 - Bullish momentum continued to drive the precious complex Thursday with gold setting a fresh all-time high above $1060/oz while platinum matched last months high. In addition silver hit its best this year, as did palladium and rhodium. In contrast the greenback lost further ground as investors continued to seek stronger yielding assets with the Euro testing above 1.48 and the Dollar Index touching its lowest since August last year and closing off a further 0.3%.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:39:59 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-09.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-08.htmlLondon, 08 October 2009 - Inflation fears and a weaker dollar continue to fuel bullish sentiment in precious metals over the past 24-hours with gold surpassing the $1050 level while silver has risen to its best in 14-months. Currency direction was rather mixed Wednesday with the Dollar Index closing little changed. However upbeat data from Australia and Japan overnight have put the greenback under pressure with the DXY currently trading down 0.5% ahead of a busy line-up of rate announcementsThu, 08 Oct 2009 07:12:59 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-08.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-06.htmlLondon, 06 October 2009 - Equity strength and pressure on the dollar led the precious complex higher Monday with gold gaining 1.4% and silver 2.5%. Positive services data led the Dow to finish up 1.2% and the S&P 1.5% while the DXY closed down 0.5% after the Euro traded to its best this month. Equities have seen a mixed start this morning with the Nikkei currently flat and the HSI up 0.65%. The dollar has lost further ground following a report suggesting Gulf states may switch away fromTue, 06 Oct 2009 07:19:34 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-06.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-05.htmlLondon, 05 October 2009 - Gold ignored weaker equity sentiment Friday to close firmer as the dollar lost ground on the back of a much weaker than forecast Non-Farm Payrolls reading. Despite an initial rally the dollar soon declined with the DXY closing down 0.25% while the Dow finished down 0.2% and the S&P 0.4%. Equity markets have opened in a softer mood this morning following the weekend G7 meeting with Nikkei currently down 0.5%. The Dollar Index is currently down 0.3% after G7Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:50:26 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-05.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-02.htmlLondon, 02 October 2009 - Equities and commodities slipped lower across Thursday as risk appetite declined amidst speculation today’s NF Payrolls will show a larger than forecast increase in US unemployment with institutions such as Goldman Sachs upping their forecasts from -200k to -250k. The Dow finished down 2.1% and the S&P off 2.6% while the CRB Index lost 1.5%. In contrast safe-haven demand boosted the dollar with the DXY settling up 0.7%. Caution has kept Asian equity markets underFri, 02 Oct 2009 08:05:52 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-01.v02.htmlLondon, 01 October 2009 - Commodities finished Wednesday in a mostly upbeat mood while equities struggled as weaker than forecast jobs and PMI data trigger bouts of selling. The CRB Index gained 2.9% and NYMEX crude jumped almost $4/barrel while gold gained 1.5% and palladium 3.6%. The combination of weak data and month/quarter-end book squaring weighed on equities across the day with the FTSE closing down 0.5%, the Dow and S&P off 0.3%. Despite the weaker tone in equities the dollarThu, 01 Oct 2009 07:42:34 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-10-01.v02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-30.htmlLondon, 30 September 2009 - Commodities saw a mixed day Tuesday while equities softened as investors continued locking in profits ahead of month and quarter-end. The CRB Index finished up 0.1% while the Dow & S&P finished off 0.5 & 0.2% respectively. The dollar closed marginally firmer against the Euro and Yen although the Dollar Index could only muster a 0.05% gain. Asian equities have reversed initial gains with the Nikkei currently down 0.1% and HSI 0.7% while the Yen hasWed, 30 Sep 2009 07:38:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-30.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-29.htmlLondon, 29 September 2009 - US equities regained upwards momentum yesterday while the precious complex was largely directionless with traders looking to the currencies for direction with gold closing the day unchanged. The Dow closed up 1.3% and the S&P 1.8% and has led Asian markets to open in a positive mood this morning with the Nikkei currently up 0.8% and the HSI 2.25%. The dollar closed Monday with slight gains after the Euro softened versus the Yen. The DXY finished up 0.2% but isTue, 29 Sep 2009 07:50:46 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-29.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-28.htmlLondon, 28 September 2009 - Markets continue to consolidate this morning as pockets of profit taking emerge ahead of month and quarter-end this week. The Nikkei is currently down over 2% and the HSI is off 1.6% as the dollar recoups lost ground against most of its counterparts with the exception of the Yen which has hit an 8-month high of 88.23 overnight. US equities slipped lower Friday with the Dow off 0.44% and S&P 0.6% while the dollar edged higher on short covering with the DXYMon, 28 Sep 2009 07:43:42 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-28.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-25.htmlLondon, 25 September 2009 - Commodities and equities continued lower Thursday with the Dow finishing down 0.4% and CRB Index off 2% as weaker than forecast data and G20 jitters prompted investors and speculators to curb their long exposure. In contrast the dollar rallied as short covering emerged. The Dollar Index finished up almost 0.9% while the Euro closed down 0.4% versus the greenback. Equities have succumbed to further pressure overnight with the Nikkei currently down 2.6% and the HangFri, 25 Sep 2009 08:12:36 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-25.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-24.htmlLondon, 24 September 2009 - Gold continued to closely track the US Dollar yesterday as traders awaited the Fed rate announcement and in particular the strength and tone of the Feds statement. US equities finished Wednesday in the red with the Dow down 0.8% and S&P 1% as initial reaction to the Fed statements prompted pockets of profit taking. Equities have run into further pockets of profit taking overnight with the HSI currently down 2.75% while the Nikkei is up 1.6%, but as a whole theThu, 24 Sep 2009 07:20:26 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-24.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-23.htmlLondon, 23 September 2009 - The return of broad based risk appetite buoyed the precious complex Tuesday after the dollar crashed to fresh lows against the Euro at 1.4818 and the Dollar Index hit a one-year low at 76.00, closing down 0.87%. Commodities finished the day broadly higher with the CRB Index up 1.9% and NYMEX crude gaining $1.84/bbl, as did European and US equity indexes with the FTSE up 0.15%, Dow and S&P both up 0.6%. The dollar has succumbed to further pressure overnight withWed, 23 Sep 2009 07:34:46 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-22.htmlLondon, 22 September 2009 - Gold and the rest of the precious complex closed lower Monday, as IMF sales speculation and pre-Fed & G20 jitters led speculators and investors to par their risk exposure. Risk reduction was seen across commodities and equities with the CRB Index falling 2.1% as NYMEX crude oil finished down $2.33/bbl on demand concerns while the Dow lost 0.4% and the S&P 0.35%. In contrast the greenback posted its second consecutive up-day although finished with paredTue, 22 Sep 2009 07:49:33 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-22.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-21.htmlLondon, 21 September 2009 - Gold & silver closed in a softer tone Friday after dollar short covering prompted pockets of profit taking while the IMF Executive Board gave approval for proposed sale of 403.3-tonnes of gold to fund additional lending to low income countries. As a whole commodities edged lower, the CRB Index finished down 0.75% and NYMEX crude off 43-cents at $72.04. In contrast equities were upbeat with the Dow up 0.35% and S&P 0.25%. The weekends G20 meeting andMon, 21 Sep 2009 07:57:35 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-21.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-18.htmlLondon, 18 September 2009 - Despite having set fresh 2009 highs on the back of upbeat economic data US equity and commodity markets closed lower Thursday after profit taking emerged. The Dow finished down 0.1% and S&P 0.3% while the CRB Index finished down 0.35%. Both the Euro and Yen set fresh multi-month highs however the greenback recouped lost ground during US trade with the DXY closing down just 0.05%. The greenback is little changed against the Euro and Yen this morning and willFri, 18 Sep 2009 08:13:48 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-18.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-17.htmlLondon, 17 September 2009 - Gold, silver and platinum hit new highs yesterday and have extended their rallies this morning as risk sentiment continued to drive investment demand for stronger yielding assets. The CRB Index gained 1.8% with NYMEX crude closing at $72.51, adding a further $1.58/barrel.  Equity indices have set fresh highs over the past 24-hours after the Dow gained 1.1% and S&P1.5% while the Nikkei is currently up 1.5% and the HSI 1.8%. The dollar meanwhile remains underThu, 17 Sep 2009 08:23:12 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-17.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-16.htmlLondon, 16 September 2009 - Gold has pushed to fresh highs for the year this morning after closing Tuesday in a buoyant mood following comments from Fed Chairman Bernanke suggesting recession in the US could be over. Silver and platinum as well as equity markets have also hit new highs while increasing risk appetite has seen the dollar fall further. Commodities as a whole were in an upbeat mood yesterday with the CRB Index gaining 2.1% while NYMEX crude finished up $2.07 at $70.93/barrel. BothWed, 16 Sep 2009 08:25:06 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-16.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-15.htmlLondon, 15 September 2009 - Gold has opened in a steady mood this morning, hugging the $1000/oz level as markets mark the one-year anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers. The rest of the complex is trading slightly lower as a weaker Yen prompts light profit taking. Despite the Euro touching a fresh 8-month high the DXY closed unchanged after the Yen lost ground. The dollar could be in for a choppy day with a big line-up of economic data which includes UK PPI & RPI, German ZEWTue, 15 Sep 2009 08:03:00 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-14.htmlLondon, 14 September 2009 - The precious complex has opened in a more mixed mood this morning after renewed dollar bearishness pushed three of the four metals to set new highs for the year on Friday. Gold traded just short of $1012, silver hit $17/oz and platinum hurdled through the June high of $1297 after the USD/JPY hit a 7-month low of 90.20 while the Dollar Index lost 0.3%. Friday's Commitment of Traders data showed a surge in net speculative longs in gold and silver last week, up 28.2%Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:24:23 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-14.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-11.htmlLondon, 11 September 2009 - The precious complex finished Thursday in a steady mood after a mixed day on good volumes of two-way trade. Commodities as a whole edged higher with the CRB Index gaining 0.75% and NYMEX crude 63-cent, settling at $71.94. Metals have seen mixed sentiment this morning with copper and the base metals mostly lower as fund liquidation continued while gold and silver have rallied overnight amidst renewed dollar weakness. Chinese equities are in a positive mood followingFri, 11 Sep 2009 07:50:41 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-11.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-10.htmlLondon, 10 September 2009 - Despite the US dollar falling further Wednesday gold and silver both traded lower as profit taking emerged. The Dollar Index dipped to its lowest in almost a year at 76.80, the Euro traded just short of 1.46 and the Yen moved to 91.59. Pressure on the greenback and increasing risk appetite triggered further gains in US equities with the DJIA up 0.5% and S&P 0.8%. Equity markets remain upbeat this morning - Nikkei currently up 1.9% - ahead of a busy day ofThu, 10 Sep 2009 07:35:55 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-10.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-09.htmlLondon, 09 September 2009 - Precious metals surged yesterday as gold pushed to an 18-month high above $1000/oz and silver set a fresh one-year high above $16.80 as inflation concerns and portfolio divergence triggered a surge of investor and speculative buying. The gains in gold also triggered rallies in other commodity sectors with NYMEX crude closing up $3.08/bbl while the CRB Index gained just over 2%. In contrast the dollar saw broad based weakness with the Euro pushing to its best sinceWed, 09 Sep 2009 07:41:18 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/info@thebulliondesk.com (The Bullion Desk)http://www.fxstreet.com/fundamental/market-view/london-bullion-report/2009-09-09.html