Category: Opinion

Why Coffee Prices aren’t affecting Starbucks?

SBUX and Coffee July

Coffee prices had declined during most of the year except for the rally they have had in recent weeks. This rally however coincided with the rise in many other commodities prices such as oil prices. Despite the fall in coffee…

Will BP make a comeback in 2012?

oil and BP 2012 jULY

The price of BP plc (NYSE:BP) rose last month by 11.2% and thus completed one of the best performing months in 2012. Will this rally last? Let’s examine the recent developments related to BP including the settlements of the 2010 oil…

How Does OPEC’s Decision Affect Oil Prices?

OPEC’s 161st meeting was held last week; according the press release, OPEC ministers agreed to maintain the current oil production in 2012, i.e. the production ceiling will remain at 30 Mb/d. Some already speculate Saudi Arabia may cut its oil…

Without QE3 Gold Price Isn’t Going Anywhere

In the upcoming FOMC meeting to be held between June 19 and 20 many bullion traders will pay close attention to the FOMC statement and Bernanke’s press conference. If there will be so much a whiff of another stimulus plan…

Gold and U.S Money Base – June Report

The U.S. Monetary base decreased again during May by 0.92%. This news could suggest that gold will continue to trade down during June (assuming all things being equal). The strong relation between U.S. Monetary base and the changes in gold…