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Commodity volatility now favoured by hedge funds

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 12:51
Fund managers anxious not to lose out on potential benefits of trading volatility as an asset class are turning their attention to products including variance swaps based on commodities indices
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Crude sinks below $54 on weak demand

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 11:51
Oil sank below $54 a barrel, as the prospect of a global drop in demand due to the economic downturn pushed prices lower for a fourth consecutive session
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Gold's safe appeal attracts record interest

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 09:40
Sales of gold coins and bars reached their highest levels for more than a decade while gold exchange traded funds saw record inflows in the third quarter as investors sought a safe haven after Lehman's collapse
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Imperial says takeover by ONGC on track

Wed, 11/19/2008 - 00:43
Imperial Energy said all pre-conditions of its £1.4bn takeover had been satisfied and offer documents would be sent out to shareholders by December 9
Categories: Commodities