Dollar, Yen Down On Week

Dollar, Yen Head for Weekly Losses as U.S. Data Signals Recovery - Businessweek

Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar and yen headed for weekly decline as U.S. reports suggesting the world’s biggest economy is gaining momentum, reduced demand for safer assets.

Euro Gains For The Week

Euro Gains for First Time in Seven Weeks as Debt Concern Falls - Businessweek

Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) -- The euro rose for the first time in seven weeks after bets the 17-nation currency would weaken reached a record and as member nations’ borrowing costs fell at bond auctions, mitigating debt-crisis pessimism.

Suit over CFTC rule dismissed

Appeals court dismisses suit over new CFTC rule | Reuters

(Reuters) - An appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit by the financial industry challenging new federal regulations aimed at cracking down on speculation in commodities markets, a move that will likely delay a decision over whether the rules pass muster.

Improving economics commodities

Commodities mostly move higher on improving economic outlook | Business Recorder

Most commodities rallied last week on an improving outlook for the world economy, with sentiment boosted by upbeat data from Asian giant China, though many markets saw profit-taking before the weekend.

Fragile commodities boom

Commodities boom fragile, investment adviser warns | The Des Moines Register | DesMoinesRegister.com

Midwest farmers shouldn’t assume that Wall Street will be in love with agricultural commodities forever, a New York investment adviser told the Iowa Land Investment Expo on Friday. “Do private equity investors really care about agriculture?” asked Vince Mallanga, president of LaSalle Economics of New York. Hedge funds and other investors have pushed grains and livestock futures to record prices in recent years.

Holistic commodities

Commodities make portfolios holistic - The Economic Times

With India being predominantly an agriculture-oriented economy, the journey from commodities in physical trade to the futures market has been effortless. India has been able to absorb the concept of commodity futures trading with great ease and the future looks upbeat with the rising demand for raw materials.

Commodities offer potential with high risk

Commodities that offer potential for investors with a high risk appetite - The Economic Times

Investing and trading in commodities has been going on since the early ages. It used to be regional and centered at the local markets. Later, with the developments in technology, it became an avenue for investors as well. Some of the common avenues available for investors in commodities include commodity-based stocks, commoditybased funds and precious metals-based instruments.