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Gold futures slid to their lowest levels in three weeks Thursday, as a global effort to boost the liquidity of European banks slashed demand for the precious metal as a haven.

The financial sector got a boost on Monday as relief regarding the minimal damage from Irene helped insurers make 10-plus percent gains for the day. Bank of America was shot up on the new that they would shed half their holdings in Chinese Bank CCB in order to improve their balance sheet.

Worries over the payroll reversed gains from yesterday's positive manufacturing reports within the energy sector. Natural gas got a boost on several Wells Fargo upgrades.

After a strong Tuesday, the day saw a stable close today. Gaining 128 points, the Sensex ended at day's high while the Nifty added 34.35 points to close at 5818.60. Overall, the market remained in narrow trading range. Steady European markets also boosted sentiments in India. Gainers of the day were Sterlite Industries (up 4.7 percent), Hindalco (up 3.4 percent) and Tata Motors (up 2.9 percent). Star of the market was high beta stocks like realty and infra. Among the realty stocks, HDIL was up 13.1 percent while Anant Raj, Sobha Developer and DLF gained around 7-3 percent each.... Get Stock Tips For Tomorrow here- http://onlinetradingttips.blogspot.com

Gold ended marginally lower but downside was limited as the Dollar softens on Thursday due to sluggish claims data. Silver prices rallied on Thursday. The International Monetary Fund trimmed its forecast for global economic growth this year, citing recent weakness in the United States. But the IMF said growth prospects for next year remain undimmed, despite Greece's debt crisis and recent volatility in Chinese financial markets. The Euro strengthened after Greece proposed reforms similar to those demanded by creditors in return for a financial bailout, boosting the chances the nation will remain in the currency union and reviving risk appetite.

Hong Kong blue chips opened 10 points lower, but gains in Shanghai helped them soar above the 10-day moving average. The blue-chip Hang Seng Index rose 2.0%, and the index of Chinese companies gained 3.3% in moderate turnover.

Stocks are up today as the market is hoping that the Federal Reserve will announce a new round of stimulus on Friday. Promising data from China and Germany also helped to boost sentiment.

Hong Kong blue chips broke above the 25,000 barrier after visiting Chinese Vice Premier Li announced new measure for RMB use in Hong Kong, but fell back due to profit-taking.

SaviCorp's innovative approach to automotive technology has led the company to the creation of products that help vehicles help consumers protect the environment.

The combination of current market attitudes and the history of success in the surrounding area of the project has the potential to help boost Samaranta.

Financial stocks led the market higher today as insurers benefited from the east coast's avoidance of a potential major natural disaster. Consumer spending boost also helped the rally.

News the U.S. Federal Reserve Board is considering further measures to boost the sagging U.S. economy helped Hong Kong sustain its month-ending rally. But Hong Kong blue chips still lost 8.5% in August.

Mining stocks with a concentration in gold continue to get a boost from the on-going volatility. Samaranta Mining Corp. could directly benefit from this should the results from their Guadalupe property investigations reveal...

US stock futures are up more than 1% this morning, erasing yesterday's entire gap down. When stocks opened down nearly 3% yesterday, many investors feared it was the beginning of a harsh downward spiral.

Earnings season is starting to ramp up today with the release of JP Morgan Chase numbers. The bank reported a 4% drop in third-quarter earnings, which wasn't a surprise.

Hong Kong gained as increased optimism that Europe will solve its debt crisis boosted Asian markets. However, turnover fell, reflecting a lack of momentum.

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

Gold futures slumped in the domestic market on Monday as investors and speculators booked fresh positions in the precious metal tracking a weak trend in the overseas market after Swiss voters rejected a plan for the country's central bank to boost bullion reserves.

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