Stocks were mixed Friday, following an otherwise upbeat week on Wall Street, as rising oil and gold prices and Sun Microsystems' surprise quarterly loss countered any relief about the April employment report.
Stocks ended lower Wednesday, erasing earlier gains, as investors took a 'sell the news' reaction after the Federal Reserve cut a key short-term interest rate, as expected, and signaled it may not cut rates again anytime soon.
Gold futures plunged to a four-month low Tuesday after a stronger dollar and a drop in crude prices fed selling of the metal traditionally viewed as a hedge against inflation.
Gold prices plunged to a two-week low Friday after the dollar gained some muscle against the euro, giving investors reason to sell the metal traditionally viewed as an inflation hedge.
Stocks rallied Thursday afternoon as falling commodity prices and signs of recovery in the manufacturing sector helped offset a surprise jump in jobless claims and a weak outlook from FedEx.
Gold prices tumbled Wednesday, as the dollar regained strength, to sink nearly $100 below its record high set Monday - leaving some traders wondering if this is the beginning of the end for gold's impressive run.
Gold prices sunk below $1,000 Tuesday as the dollar roared back after the Federal Reserve's announcement that it would cut a key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point
World stock markets were shaken Thursday as problems facing the ailing U.S. economic juggernaut continued to send ripples of fear through investors.
Gold prices touched the $1,000 milestone for the first time Thursday as the dollar plunged amid nagging fears about the health of the U.S. economy.
With gold prices recently crossing the $1,000 an ounce threshold, investors looking for ways to join in the gold rush will have to navigate volatile waters.
Stocks were mixed Friday, following an otherwise upbeat week on Wall Street, as rising oil and gold prices and Sun Microsystems' surprise quarterly loss countered any relief about the April employment report.
Stocks ended lower Wednesday, erasing earlier gains, as investors took a 'sell the news' reaction after the Federal Reserve cut a key short-term interest rate, as expected, and signaled it may not cut rates again anytime soon.
Gold futures plunged to a four-month low Tuesday after a stronger dollar and a drop in crude prices fed selling of the metal traditionally viewed as a hedge against inflation.
Gold prices plunged to a two-week low Friday after the dollar gained some muscle against the euro, giving investors reason to sell the metal traditionally viewed as an inflation hedge.
Stocks rallied Thursday afternoon as falling commodity prices and signs of recovery in the manufacturing sector helped offset a surprise jump in jobless claims and a weak outlook from FedEx.
Gold prices tumbled Wednesday, as the dollar regained strength, to sink nearly $100 below its record high set Monday - leaving some traders wondering if this is the beginning of the end for gold's impressive run.
Gold prices sunk below $1,000 Tuesday as the dollar roared back after the Federal Reserve's announcement that it would cut a key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point
World stock markets were shaken Thursday as problems facing the ailing U.S. economic juggernaut continued to send ripples of fear through investors.
Gold prices touched the $1,000 milestone for the first time Thursday as the dollar plunged amid nagging fears about the health of the U.S. economy.
With gold prices recently crossing the $1,000 an ounce threshold, investors looking for ways to join in the gold rush will have to navigate volatile waters.
Stocks slumped Thursday morning, as investors eyed record high oil and gold prices, the dollar at an all-time low versus the euro, weak retail sales and the potential collapse of mortgage bond fund Carlyle Capital.
Gold prices surged to a record Wednesday, closing to within $5 of the $1,000 milestone, as a combination of record-high oil prices and the continued devaluation of the dollar brought buyers back into the market.
Gold prices retreated Tuesday afternoon, after reaching an all-time high last week, as investors locked in profits and showed signs of trepidation ahead of the psychologically important $1,000-an-ounce level.
Gold prices surged Friday as dollar weakness and a brutal selloff on Wall Street sent investors in search of a safe haven.
Stocks slumped Thursday after comments from Fed chair Ben Bernanke on the banking sector and weak reports on economic growth and the jobs market revived worries about a recession.
Stocks slumped Thursday after comments from Fed chair Ben Bernanke on the banking sector and weak reports on economic growth and the jobs market revived worries about a recession.
The price of gold dipped slightly Friday but gained 4.6 percent on the week as economic uncertainty has made investors look to precious metals for security.
Gold prices continued to skyrocket Thursday on the falling U.S. dollar, supply concerns and high world-wide demand.
Stocks erased early gains, turning lower near midday Tuesday, as investors mulled cautious comments from a pair of Fed officials about the economic outlook and more bad news for the housing sector.
Investors have bid up the price of bonds and gold in recent weeks as growing concerns about the economy have fueled demand for safe-haven investments.
Stocks struggled Thursday, ending mixed, as investors mulled a jump in factory orders, near record oil and gold prices and a stronger-than-expected reading on private sector employment ahead of Friday's government jobs report.
Stocks struggled in late trading Thursday, as investors mulled a jump in factory orders, near record oil and gold prices and a stronger-than-expected reading on private sector employment ahead of Friday's government jobs report.
Stocks inched higher Thursday afternoon, recovering after a shaky morning in which investors weighed a jump in factory orders and a stronger reading on private sector employment with oil and gold prices near record highs.
Stocks tanked Wednesday, the first trading day of 2008, as oil and gold prices at record highs and a report showing contraction in the manufacturing sector raised worries about the threat of recession.
Stocks tanked Wednesday afternoon, the first trading day of 2008, as oil and gold prices at record highs and a report showing contraction in the manufacturing sector raised worries about the threat of a recession.
The minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting provided little relief to Wall Street as investors worried about record oil and gold prices and signs of manufacturing sector weakness in the first trading day of 2008.
Gold prices surged into record territory Wednesday as lingering geopolitical concerns and a spike in oil prices fueled demand for the precious metal.
Gold settled at a record high for the second day in a row, closing at $835.20 Thursday, as investors continued to seek stability in precious metals.
Gold rose on Friday to the highest level since 1980 as the U.S. dollar scavenged new lows against the euro and oil prices held over $80 a barrel.
Better buy your bling now. The price of gold is climbing.
Stocks slumped Friday after a surprise drop in August payrolls raised worries that the problems in the housing and financial markets are spreading to the rest of the economy.
Stocks slumped Friday afternoon after a surprise drop in August payrolls raised worries that the problems in the housing and financial markets are spreading to the rest of the economy.
Stock declines accelerated Friday morning, after the government reported a surprise decline in August payrolls, the first drop in four years.
Stocks rose Thursday, recovering a bit after the previous session's big selloff, but gains were limited ahead of Friday's big monthly jobs report.
Key precious metals tumbled in late trading Thursday as bullion investors sold their holdings following declines in stock markets and increased worries about credit market troubles.
Gold edged higher Wednesday to trade just above a key level of $650 an ounce, but business was very low key because of a holiday in the United States.
Wall Street finished a banner week Friday with the Dow industrials closing at a record high for the third day in a row and the Nasdaq hitting its highest level in over 6 years, all despite a weaker-than-expected GDP reading.
Stocks fell Friday, with the Dow Jones industrial average down for the third straight session, as investors focused on higher oil and gold prices in addition to a Federal Reserve official's comments on inflation.
Stocks fell Friday, with the blue-chip average down for the third straight session, as investors eyed higher oil and gold prices ahead of comments from a Federal Reserve official.
Stocks slumped Friday afternoon, with the blue-chip average falling for a third session as investors eyed higher oil and gold prices and comments from a Federal Reserve official.
Stocks slumped Friday afternoon, as investors extended the two-day selloff in blue chips amid higher oil prices and some jitters ahead of the weekend.
An afternoon rally pushed the Dow Jones industrial to its highest level ever Tuesday - the 21st record the index has set since October.
Stocks were mixed Thursday morning, as surging oil and gold prices and a run up in Treasury yields gave investors a reason to hesitate, one day after the Dow Jones industrial average hit its highest close ever.
There is gold you can hold and gold you can fold. Which one an investor chooses will likely come down to individual preference as well as the price outlook.
Along with higher inflation and global instability, one important driver of the gold price this year is expected to be the increasing demand for jewelry in developing countries.
When the price of gold shot past $600 last month for the first time in 25 years, I figured I'd missed a big opportunity. Now it has risen past $700. Will it go higher still? Is there a way for me to benefit?
Gold rose to a 25-year high above $700 an ounce on Wednesday, prompting some investors to take profits on bullion's sharp rally this year, while platinum surged to a record high on speculative buying.
There was a time when investors didn't want gold bars anywhere near their portfolios, but it's long forgotten now.
A plunge in gold prices and stocks Thursday may have been just the start of a needed correction in a sector that has surged substantially of late, analysts said.
Surging oil and gold prices sent stocks lower Monday, unsettling investors at the start of a busy week for Wall Street.
Stocks struggled higher Monday morning, as upbeat earnings from Citigroup and others vied with concerns about rising oil and gold prices, and the ten-year note yield still topping 5 percent.
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Gold struggled to find a footing Wednesday after early buying was overwhelmed by investor selling that at one point sliced two percent from prices.
Even though spot gold prices have jumped to a 17-year high, it may not be too late to get in on the gold rush.
When gold prices jump, it usually means trouble lurks.
Gold rising along with the dollar -- and with oil jumping to record highs near $60 a barrel -- may signal a pickup in inflation ahead.
The price of gold remains above $450, the highest level in 16 years. And many market watchers expect the price to go higher still in 2005.
Stocks ended little changed Tuesday, after a choppy session in which fluctuating oil prices, the weak dollar and light volume kept investors on edge.
Gold closed at a 16-year high in New York Friday, helped along by continued weakness in the dollar in world currency markets.
As gold prices hover near 16-year highs, it's been difficult for the average investor to get pure exposure to the precious metal, but that will change next week.
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