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Silver was up 0.2 percent at $1,169.26 an ounce. The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose only modestly last week, indicating the labor market remained on solid footing despite slowing economic growth. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 291,000 for the week ended March 14, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Claims for the prior week were revised to show 1,000 more applications received than previously reported. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast claims rising to 292,000 last week. A Labor Department analyst said there was nothing unusual in the state-level data. Claims have bounced around for much of the winter as harsh weather either depressed or boosted filings. But through the volatility, the trend remained consistent with a strengthening jobs market. Read more- http://mcxhnitips.blogspot.in/2015/03/commodity-face-with-mcx-call-for-today.html

London listed Glencore mine, planned to suspend 400,000 tonnes of output of copper at African mines over the next 18 months. Crude Oil inventory report will be released on Thursday due to Monday's Labor Day holiday..... Read more here- http://www.pinnaclefinancial.in/blog/copper-updates-bullions-on-a-flat-note-today/

The FOMC says economic growth remains slow with continued weakness likely in overall labor market conditions, meaning unemployment levels will remain elevated.

Stocks are gradually making their way lower as investors may be tired out from August's dip and rally. Key jobs report and President Obama's proposal also has Wall Street on edge.

Stocks fell steeply today as key economic numbers and the European financial crisis continues to scare off investors. Gold continues its advance to new highs, while oil drops.

Oil prices have fallen considerably over the past month, but the demand for the crude fuel isn't going away. Forecasts suggests that oil could regain double digits by month's end.

Stocks are turning lower today as investors renew concerns over Europe's debt crisis. Amazon, however, made a splash with its latest Kindle and is expected to be a threat to Apple.

Stocks seesaw as employment data comes in stronger than expected but Europe woes continue as investors worry about the debt contagion affecting the U.S.

Stocks are up in mid-day trading today as retail sales came in strong and EU showed some progress in handling the debt crisis. Apple is also holding up after the death of Steve Jobs.