http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/http://mediaserver.fxstreet.com/images/fxstreet-provider-logo1-en.gif7http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-11-06.htmlHeadlines Crude slightly lower  Gold hovers below 1100$/oz level  Base metals correct previous gainsFri, 06 Nov 2009 10:46:42 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-11-06.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-11-05.htmlHeadlines Lower U.S. inventories send crude price towards 80$/b level  Gold near to 1100$/oz  Weak dollar and signs of economic revival increase base metals higher across the board Brent and Distillates   Crude oil prices rose after the latest U.S. inventories data showed that crude stocks fell 4 mln.b. due to lower imports last week, confounding the consensus market forecast for an increase of 1.4 mln.b. Also petrol inventories fell 300 kb, contrary to the consensus forecastThu, 05 Nov 2009 11:08:04 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-11-05.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-11-04.htmlHeadlines  U.S. statistics behind crude price gains  India’s gold purchase sends the yellowish metal to new records  Profit taking weights on base metalsWed, 04 Nov 2009 09:37:58 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-11-04.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-11-03.htmlHeadlines  U.S. and China’s statistics support crude oil price  Gold creeps towards last month's record  Copper remains below 6500 $/t Brent and Distillates   On Monday crude rose above retracing some of the previous session's drop, as bullish manufacturing data from U.S. and China helped to allay fears about the pace of the rebound in global energy demand. However, analysts expect persisting concerns about the economic outlook would limit oil's gains. Today crude continuesTue, 03 Nov 2009 10:59:39 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-11-03.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-11-02.htmlHeadlines  Equity weakness/ trimmed risk appetite trims crude prices  Gold hovers around current level  Worries about U.S. economic revival weighs on base metalsMon, 02 Nov 2009 10:01:53 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-11-02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-30.htmlHeadlines U.S. statistics revive crude base metals prices uptrend Weaker dollar supports interest in precious metalsFri, 30 Oct 2009 10:13:09 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-30.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-29.htmlHeadlines  Stronger dollar weights on crude and precious metals price drop  Worries about global recovery send base metals down Brent and Distillates Crude oil prices fell on Wednesday extending the previous session's decline, as fears of a protracted economic recovery in the United States drove investors to continue to take profit from oil's recent rally. Last week U.S. crude stocks rose 800 kb, below the consensus forecast for an increase of 1.8 mln.b, even if crude stocks atThu, 29 Oct 2009 11:16:44 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-29.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-27.htmlHeadlines Crude oil falls due to stronger dollar and profit taking Lack of incentives to test new highs weights on gold Copper tries to return to 6500$/t level Brent and Distillates Crude oil fell for the third day, as dollar strengthened and investors continued to take profit from last week's one-year high on renewed concerns about the strength of the global economy. Today, crude steadies pausing after three straight days of decline, as investors awaited fresh leads from the equities marketTue, 27 Oct 2009 10:06:25 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-27.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-26.htmlHeadlines Profit taking eases crude price Gold slips below 1060 $/ozMon, 26 Oct 2009 10:20:41 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-26.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-23.htmlHeadlines Crude continues on its way up Gold returns above 1060$/oz levelFri, 23 Oct 2009 07:58:27 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-22.htmlHeadlines Crude at year’s high Gold hovers near to record level Weak greenback and higher Chinese demand support base metals price Brent and Distillates On Wednesday crude oil prices rebounded from previous day’s weakness and hit a fresh 2009 high as commodity markets rallied after dollar sank through a key resistance 1.500 against the euro and U.S. inventories disappointed. U.S. inventories released yesterday showed an increase of 1.3 mln.b in crude stocks last week, below the consensusThu, 22 Oct 2009 09:56:24 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-22.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-21.htmlHeadlines  Recovery in dollar keeps crude below 80$/b  Precious metals experience slight correctionWed, 21 Oct 2009 08:46:55 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-21.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-20.htmlHeadlines  Crude oil continues climbing towards 80 $/b level  Gold near its record level  Higher equities support base metals demand Brent and Distillates On Monday oil prices experienced further upward pressure and got near to 80$/b because of heavy trading in options contracts ahead of the year end. A large number of call options – contracts giving holders the right to buy crude oil at a predetermined price – have been struck above 80$.oil However, some analysts are scepticalTue, 20 Oct 2009 11:38:35 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-20.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-19.htmlHeadlines Gold stronger and base metals mostly lower after disappointing U.S. company resultsMon, 19 Oct 2009 08:53:18 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-19.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-16.htmlHeadlines Drop in U.S. petrol stocks behind another crude price increase Profit taking weighs on gold Stronger U.S. statistics support base metalsFri, 16 Oct 2009 08:08:39 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-16.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-15.htmlHeadlines Dollar slide and higher stock markets send crude higher Gold extends its record-breaking run Stronger Chinese import lifts copper price Brent and Distillates Yesterday crude oil prices hit their highest level of the year as stock markets surged and the dollar's slide continued.. No other fundamental reasons supported the latest price rally however Goldman Sachs predicts a rebound in diesel demand in the transportation sector, driven by the need to restock goods for Christmas shoppingThu, 15 Oct 2009 09:41:50 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-14.htmlHeadlines Dollar decline lifts crude price Gold sets new highs Profit taking weights on base metalsWed, 14 Oct 2009 08:40:15 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-14.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-13.htmlHeadlines  Weaker greenback and positive demand forecast send crude higher  Gold remains in focus of investors  Re-opening market in China increases base metals price Brent and Distillates   On Monday crude rose on growing optimism about the pace of global economic recovery and a positive demand forecast from IEA. OPEC crude production rose to 28.93 mln.b/d in September , up 120 kb/d from 28.81 mln.b/d in August, the IEA said. Most of the increase in production correspondsTue, 13 Oct 2009 10:21:23 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-13.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-12.htmlHeadlines Crude slowly returns above 70$/b Gold slightly eases from its record levels Base metals correct their gainsMon, 12 Oct 2009 08:44:06 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-12.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-09.htmlHeadlines Crude climbs higher but remains around 70$/b Gold continues its record run Alcoa’s return to profitability supports base metals across the boardFri, 09 Oct 2009 08:03:40 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-09.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-08.htmlHeadlines Higher U.S. gasoline stocks weigh on crude price Gold continues setting new record highs Alcoa earnings and weak greenback support base metals price Brent and Distillates On Wednesday crude prices decreased due to the latest EIA report. Stockpiles of gasoline increased by 2.9 mln.b in the week ended Oct. 2 against 1.3 mln.b expected by analysts. Also distillate inventories, which include diesel and heating oil, rose by 700 kb on the week. On the contrary the EIA also reported a dropThu, 08 Oct 2009 09:32:38 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-08.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-07.htmlHeadlines Weak dollar supports crude and base metals again Gold at record levelWed, 07 Oct 2009 08:46:09 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-07.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-06.htmlHeadlines Brent steady as investors wait for more signs of demand recovery Weaker dollar pushes gold higher above 1000$/oz Copper recovers but remains below 6000$/t level Brent and Distillates On Monday Brent was little changed at below 70$, pausing from the previous session's losses, as concerns about a halting U.S. economic recovery and sluggish energy demand continued to weight on crude prices. However, better than expected U.S. ISM in services sector and speculations that Gulf Arab statesTue, 06 Oct 2009 08:45:23 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-06.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-05.htmlHeadlines Weak U.S. data behind crude price loss Gold above 1000$/oz but remains in a tight range Chinese holidays together with U.S. data weigh on base metalsMon, 05 Oct 2009 08:37:22 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-05.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-02.htmlHeadlines Weak U.S. statistics weight on crude price Stronger dollar returns gold to 1000$/oz Profit taking and Chinese holidays ease base metalsFri, 02 Oct 2009 07:51:14 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-02.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-01.htmlHeadlines Weaker dollar pushes crude higher Gold hovers above 1000 $/oz Copper crosses 6100$/t level Brent and Distillates Brent edged up near to 70$/b, recovering from the previous days’ losses as the dollar weakened against the euro and resource currencies like the Australian dollar on Wednesday. However, today crude price goes down, as traders takes profit and latest U.S. data may signal weak demand. The latest U.S. inventories data shows that crude stocks rose 2.8 mln.b last week, wellThu, 01 Oct 2009 10:41:43 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-10-01.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-30.htmlHeadlines Crude stays below 67 $/b Gold moves in a narrow range Copper returns below 6000$/tWed, 30 Sep 2009 09:39:58 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-30.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-29.htmlHeadlines Equity markets and Iran’s missile tests prevent crude from further decline Gold hovers near to 1000 $/oz level Brent and Distillates On Tuesday crude oil held steady around 67$/b after climbing more than 1 % a day ago, boosted by strong equities markets and Iran's missile tests, but gains were moderated by expected builds in U.S. fuel stocks. The previous day’s oil price rally invoked the drop in floating storage to about 50-60mln.b , down from a record 100-120mln.b in April asTue, 29 Sep 2009 09:30:54 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-29.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-25.htmlHeadlines Crude records further loss After nearly two weeks gold settles below 1000$/oz Stronger dollar sends copper below 6000$/tFri, 25 Sep 2009 09:13:12 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-25.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-24.htmlHeadlines Higher U.S. inventories return crude below 70 $/b  Stronger greenback eases precious and base metals Brent and Distillates     Crude oil dropped on Wednesday in reaction to the latest U.S. inventories data. The latest data showed U.S. crude stocks were up 2.8 mln.b last week, confounding the consensus forecast for a drop of 1.5mln.b. However, the increase in crude stocks was due partly to a rise in imports together with lower refinery utilisation. Also petrolThu, 24 Sep 2009 09:32:38 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-24.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-23.htmlHeadlines Dollar weakness sends commodities higher across the board Crude returns above 70$/bWed, 23 Sep 2009 08:35:55 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-23.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-22.htmlHeadlines Crude oil returns below 70 $/b Gold back on the verge of 1000 $/oz level Higher London stockpiles and lower Chinese demand ease base metals Brent and Distillates At the last week’s end oil prices fell below 72$/b in thin trading, pressured by easing Asian stocks and comments by Chinese refiner Sinopec that diesel demand in China had not completely recovered. The downward pressure continued on Monday sending crude below 70$/b level. OPEC noted in its latest monthly oil market reportTue, 22 Sep 2009 08:38:39 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-22.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-21.htmlHeadlines Crude hovers above 70$/b level Profit taking eases precious metals Poor Chinese buying interest weights on base metalsMon, 21 Sep 2009 08:02:12 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-21.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-18.htmlHeadlines Gold weaker on profit taking and stronger US dollar Oil flat in wait and see mode US natural gas falls on rising stockpilesFri, 18 Sep 2009 10:27:24 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-18.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-17.htmlHeadlines Gold at 18-months highs on weak US dollar Oil gain on inventory falls BHP Billiton predicts global steel demand to double over next 15 yearsThu, 17 Sep 2009 09:55:43 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-17.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-16.htmlHeadlines Weakening greenback sends commodity prices higher across the boardWed, 16 Sep 2009 08:35:35 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-16.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-15.htmlHeadlines  Temporary recovery in dollar weights on crude price  Gold returns to 1000$ level   Profit taking eases base metals, lead higher due to supply disruption in China Brent and Distillates On Monday crude oil prices extended their retreat after a sharp fall in Friday’s session as a temporary recovery in the dollar weakened sentiment towards commodities. Today, oil trades practically unchanged and slightly below 69 $/b, capping losses as buoyant equities and theTue, 15 Sep 2009 10:08:16 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-15.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-14.htmlHeadlines Crude returns below 70$/b Gold hovers above 1000$/oz Profit taking and stronger greenback ease base metalsMon, 14 Sep 2009 09:40:30 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-14.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-11.htmlHeadlines Lower U.S. crude stocks send WTI higher Gold still flirts with 1000 $/oz level Profit taking weights on base metalsFri, 11 Sep 2009 09:05:23 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-11.htmlhttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-10.htmlHeadlines Crude oil higher even if OPEC keeps quotas unchanged Gold stays slightly below 1000 $/oz Profit taking weights on base metals Brent and Distillates A weaker dollar pushed crude prices higher on Wednesday ahead of OPEC ministers’ meeting. As widely expected the oil producers’ group decided to maintain its current output targets and called for more rigorous compliance with production quotas by members. Current production quotas at 24.845 mln.b/d but the expected August output isThu, 10 Sep 2009 10:15:42 GMThttp://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/piet.lammens@kbc.be (KBC Bank)http://www.fxstreet.com/technical/market-view/the-commodities-report/2009-09-10.html