BASE METAL
Copper prices rose on Thursday, as investors cheered reports of a cease-fire agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that acease fire deal with Ukraine starting February 15 had been reached, following months of violence. The U.S.dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, went down. A weaker dollar boosts demand for base metals as an alternative investment and makes dollar-priced commodities cheaper for holders of other currencies. Market sentiment remained subdued after talks between Greece and European Union officials ended without an agreement, though both sides said there was still hope for a deal. Further talks are due to beheld next Monday.
CS COPPER (FEBRUARY) OVERVIEW:
TREND MIXED TO BULLISH
RESIST 2: 365|| RESIST 1: 361
SUP 1: 352.50||SUP 2: 347.50
STRATEGY: BUY ON DIPS
BULLION
GOLD moved higher in COMEX on Thursday on a weaker dollar and data showing the U.S. economic recovery remains fragile. The dollar eased against a basket of international currencies, giving gold prices a boost. Gold advanced further after two reports showed the U.S. continues to encounter potholes on the road to recovery. In a worrisome signal of weak consumers pending, January retail sales fell 0.8%. In addition, initial jobless claims, a measure of layoffs, rose by 25K to a seasonally adjusted 304K in the weekended Feb. 7. Investors also continue to watch Greece and Ukraine. Eurozone officials are wrangling over Greece's debt problems, while Ukraine peace talks yielded a cease-fire deal with Russia-backed separatists.
CS GOLD (APRIL) OVERVIEW:
TREND MIXED TO BEARISH
RESIST 2:26900||RESIST 1:26710
SUP1:26425||SUP2:26320
STRATEGY: SELL ON RISE
CS SILVER (MARCH) OVERVIEW:
TREND MIXED TO BEARISH
RESIST 2:37950||RESIST 1:37650
SUP1: 36925|| SUP2:36620
STRATEGY: SELL ON RISE
ENERGY
CRUDE OIL futures climbed on Thursday, arresting a two-session losing streak, as industry spending cuts and a weaker dollar spurred buying. The chief executive of Shell said supply might not be able to keep up with growing demand after oil companies slashed budgets following a near-halving of oil prices since June. U.S. crude reached $51.41 on Thursday before paring gains after oil services firm Gens cape reported a large build at the Cushing, Oklahoma, storage hub and delivery point for the U.S. crude contract. Traders pointed to a weaker dollar as boosting buying on Thursday, as the drop made dollar-priced commodities such as oil cheaper. Natural gas futures extended losses on Thursday, after data showed that U.S. natural gas supplies fell less than forecast last week, underlining concerns over weak demand.
CS CRUDE (FEBRUARY) OVERVIEW:
TREND MIXED TO BULLISH
RESIST 2:3270||RESIST 1:3220
SUP1:3100||SUP2:3030
STRATEGY: BUY ON DIPS
CS NATURAL GAS (FEBRUARY) OVERVIEW:
TREND MIXED TO BEARISH
RESIST 2:185||RESIST 1:177
SUP1:164||SUP2:159
STRATEGY: SELL ON RISE
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