Global markets: US jobless claims steady

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, November 12 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. US JOBLESS CLAIM DATA SITS UNCHANGED Applications for unemployment benefits by US citizens were unchanged for the week ended November 7, the country’s labour department said on Thursday. Initial claims or benefits sat around 276,000, […] Read more

Global markets: IEA sees fewer investors

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, November 10 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY ASSOCIATION SEES DROP-OFF IN INVESTORS The International Energy Agency said Tuesday it has seen a decline in investment. The news was reflected in slightly stronger crude oil futures in early activity, but a […] Read more


Global Markets: China releases weak trade data

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, November 9 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. CHINA RELEASES WEAK TRADE DATA In October China’s exports fell 6.9 per cent and imports dropped 18.8 per cent, the country’s customs administration said on Sunday. Analysts expect the data will have a bearish effect […] Read more