Memo from the Dollar: Die Hard With a Vengeance

On the triple eight convergence date that is regarded as auspicious enough for the Olympics to have been set to begin at 8:08 on 08.08.08 most commodities suffered a setback that can only be described as a sea-change and the start of a new paradigm. Beijing's 30,000 fireworks paled in compariso... Aug 08, 2008 1:58PM

What's Up in the Base(ment)?

Precious metals turned higher following three losing sessions as bargain hunters emerged from the shadows and picked some up at prices nearly $100 lower than what was on offer two weeks ago. The markets (stocks aside) Aug 06, 2008 9:31AM

Commodity News Center. Com Market Summary 6.17

Soybeans closed 1.6-percent higher today, with the July contract settling 24 cents higher at $15.58 a bushel. Midwest flooding fears and concerns the Argentina farmers strike will spiral further out of control was noted for the rally in soy. Jun 17, 2008 11:27PM