Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Quick Overview

  • The National Association of Realtors said U.S. pending home sales increased from 108.5 to 109.3 in February, more than expected.

  • Industrial consumption of silver, used in film, batteries and medical devices, grew 11 percent to a record 409.3 million ounces in 2005, GFMS Ltd. said.


  • Arrivals of cocoa beans from the Ivory Coast's, were around 920,500 metric tons, down by 2.3% between Oct. 1 and March 31.


  • Copper rose to the highest in five months on speculation that mine output may lag behind demand, especially from China.

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