A group of U.S. energy companies is pressing the U.S. futures regulator for guidance on how they can apply for a temporary exemption from new rules that will regulate over-the counter derivatives trading. More...
As investors focus on frontier commodity markets in the search for superior returns, the explosive rise and sudden collapse in cocoa prices this summer should serve as a warning about the problem of managing large positions in markets with limited liquidity. More...
Singapore Mercantile Exchange (SMX), the first pan-Asian multi-product commodity and currency derivatives exchange, successfully completed its first trading, clearing and settlement cycle. More...
China's $736-billion push to harness nuclear, wind, solar and biomass energy hinges on making the cleaner fuels competitive with cheap and CO2-intensive coal without derailing surging industrial growth. More...
The first-ever federal license to proceed with a utility-scale tidal energy project in this country has been issued in Oregon. After an extensive permitting process, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has given the thumbs up to Ocean Power Technologies. More...
London, 25 August 2010 Demand for gold will remain robust during 2010 as a result of accelerating demand from India and China, as well as increasing global investment demand driven by continuing uncertainty over public debt and economic recovery, the World Gold Council (WGC) said. More...
Sample Commodity Prices
Data retrieved on Sep 02 18:00:05 GMT| Contract | Month | Last | Exchange | Time | |
| WTI Light Crude | Oct '10 | 74.4100 | ICE | 17:50:04 | |
| Brent Crude | Oct '10 | 76.5100 | ICE | 17:50:04 | |
| RBOB Gasoline | Oct '10 | 1.8891y | ICE | 20:18:10 | |
| Heating Oil | Oct '10 | 2.0411y | ICE | 20:18:26 | |
| Nat Gas (NBP) | Oct '10 | 42.4700s | ICE | 16:51:02 | |
| Soybeans | Sep '10 | 1003'4 | CME | 17:38:41 | |
| Robusta Coffee | Sep '10 | 1611.00 | NYSE Liffe | 16:36:37 | |
| Cocoa #7 (₤) | Sep '10 | 1943.00 | NYSE Liffe | 15:54:09 | |
| Sugar #11 | Oct '10 | 20.77 | ICE | 17:30:04 | |
| Wheat | Sep '10 | 682'6 | CME | 17:33:43 | |
| Corn | Sep '10 | 430'0 | CME | 17:14:47 | |
| Cotton | Oct '10 | 91.58 | ICE | 17:29:15 | |
| Palm Oil ($) | Sep '10 | 860.000 | BMD | 10:24:16 | |
| ECX Carbon | Dec '10 | 15.8000 | ECX | 16:50:02 | |
| DJ UBS | Sep '10 | 132.4y | CME | 19:20:04 | |
| R/J CRB (TR) | Sep '10 | 269.1y | ICE | 18:51:38 |
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