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NYMEX CrudeDetails
| Commodity | Last | Change |
|---|---|---|
| NYMEX Crude | 76.72 | -0.96% |
| NYMEX Nat Gas | 4.445 | +2.37% |
| COMEX Gold | 1,151 | +0.83% |
| CBOT Soybeans | 1,046 | +0.67% |
| LIFFE Sugar | 597.70 | -1.79% |
Long View
Fears of US double-dip recession
Government props are still essential, not least in the housing markets. Sustaining these is not easy, writes Aline van Duyn
Principal content
Bullion’s record run lifts other metals
Gold’s advance helps silver, platinum, palladium and copper reach fresh 2009 highs
Moves to mine gem potential
In search of a market for diamond investment
Lex: Rare earth elements
The most important substances you’ve never heard of
Soyabeans lead strong advance
Soyabeans and freight costs were points of strength
Royal Mint cashes in as gold market coins it
Output more than quadruples to 32,736 ounces
Short View: Gold rush
Gold’s lustre is attracting more followers
Chinese consumers embrace gold
Demand hits record in third quarter
Lex: commodity prices
Investors have learnt little from the crash of last year
Glencore fires up to recapture Prodeco coal
Trader has firepower to repurchase assets
Metals follow gold to new highs
Baltic Dry rally accelerates sharply
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