Barclays Capital
Barclays Capital
Barclays Investment Bankis the investment banking division of the British multinational Barclays bank headquartered in London. It provides advisory, financing and risk management services to large companies, institutions and government clients. It is a primary dealer in U.S. Treasury securities and various European Government bonds...
above later oil peak prices remains seen supported targeting
The faltering uptrend...warns of choppy times ahead. However, we do not think we have seen the peak for oil and while prices remains supported above $56.50 we are targeting $75 later in the year.
demand miss price remain supply
Don't miss the boat, again. Supply and demand fundamentals remain constructive for the price up-trends to persist.
appears bullish continue downside limited near prices range remains sentiment though underlying wide
Prices should continue to consolidate in the wide range of $535-$555 in the near term, though the underlying sentiment remains bullish and downside appears limited at present.
asian bank central continuing economic fears fund further hopes interest justified large remains room upside
There remains room for further upside this year, with fund interest continuing to be justified on...inflationary concerns, fears of economic slowdown, hopes of large Asian central bank buying.
conditions general market nervous next price remain
Market conditions will remain nervous and there is a general sense of uncertainty over the next big price move.
balances below current demand estimates fallen further gasoline indicate market oil relative remains year
U.S. gasoline inventories have fallen further below their five-year average, while U.S. oil demand remains strong. Our estimates of current market balances indicate a significant tightening relative to a year ago.
april gold level lower next push ratio target
Indeed, another push lower in the gold-to-silver ratio is still possible, with the next target level around the April 2004 low of 51.
atlantic disputes edge further operating serve system
In all, the disputes serve as further notice, if needed, that the Atlantic refining system is operating on the edge at the moment.
believe commodity data demand few growth looks past pickup risk sharp short strong
After the very strong pickup in U.S. growth data over the past few weeks, we believe the risk of a sharp slowdown in commodity demand looks negligible in the short term.
believe commodity data demand few growth looks past risk sharp short strong
After the very strong pick-up in U.S. growth data over the past few weeks, we believe the risk of a sharp slowdown in commodity demand looks negligible in the short term.
allied commodity continue continued desire equity fixed growing income investors likely performance strong strongly
The continued strong performance of commodity investments, allied to the desire of many institutional investors to diversify their equity and fixed income exposures, suggests that commodity investments are likely to continue growing strongly in 2006.
above driven mostly move recent
The recent move above $1,000 is mostly driven by speculative buying.
capacity crude lacks oil refine short spare
Crude oil was the one thing not in short supply. What the U.S. lacks is oil products, especially gasoline, and it lacks the spare capacity to refine more crude.
aggressive conflict discourage eventual help resolution selling
Uncertainty over the eventual resolution of this conflict would help discourage aggressive selling interest.