Friday, December 10, 2010

Economic Data for 12.10.10

Balance of Trade$-36.7B vs $-44.0Bc $-44.0Bp

Export:m/m +1.5 vs +0.8p y/y +6.5 vs +5.8
Import:m/m +1.3 vs +0.9p y/y +3.7 vs +3.6p

+74.2 vs 72 Est  71.6p


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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report

Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report

EIA Natural Gas Storage Data


Total (12/03/10):     Total (11/26/10):
3,725 Bcf                   3,814 Bcf           Change: -89 Bcf
Year ago stocks: 3,782 Bcf  % diff to yr ago: -1.5 %
5-year avg stocks: 3,393 Bcf   % dif to 5-yr avg: 9.8 %


Weekly Export Sales Report

Corn and soybean exports were inline with trader's estimates, while wheat exports were stronger than expected. Traders are postitioning themselves before Friday's supply and demand report.


Market Research From CMEGroup Website
Market Research from CMEgroup.com

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

CFTC "This Month in Futures 11.10

CFTC

The thing that struck me first was the collapse of open interest in most market segaments. Looking at  "futures" statistics only equities and live stock showed an increase in participation.

EIA Oil Inventory Report

Petroleum Supply Report for the Week Ending 12.03.10


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