Precious Metals

Sovereign debt fears are snowballing in Europe, Sino-US relationships are edgy, and signs are tonight’s US jobs number may disappoint. Dow down 268.

Europe is still weighing on sentiment as uninspiring economic data kept Wall Street at bay last night. Dow down 26.

A strong US home sales result and some easing of Greek concerns added further fuel to yesterday’s relief rally. Dow up 111. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)

A welcome bounce followed a positive manufacturing sector read in the US. Dow up 118.

After a positive start, Wall Street ends down again, with a raft of positive economic news brushed aside by an increasingly sceptical market.

Precious metals reaped a bountiful harvest over an economically troubled 2009, but with global economic recovery now on the cards, what does 2010 hold in store?

Stocks were sold off for the third straight day on Wall Street, with investors brushing off mostly positive earnings on a host of issues.

While opinions may be divided on the prospects for gold over the year ahead, sector preferences are fairly consistent.

Stocks pulled back from 15-month highs on a weak consumer confidence read and news JPMorgan booked some steep loan losses. Dow down 0.9%.

After the volatility of 2009 this year should be a transition period according to Russell Investments, which offers its view on a number of asset classes for the year ahead.