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SINGAPORE, June 20- London copper fell to a near seven-week low on Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke signalled the central bank would likely start reducing its stimulus measures later this year. *The most-traded copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange eased 1.2 percent to 50,160 yuan a tonne.
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This pro gives the key levels for trading ahead of Wednesday afternoon's "Fedspeak."
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NEW YORK, June 19- U.S. stock index futures were up modestly Wednesday, holding on to gains over the last two days ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve statement and news conference.
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NEW YORK, June 19- U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Wednesday following two days of gains ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve statement and news conference. *The Fed will release a policy statement at 2:00 p.m. EDT, which will be followed soon after by a news conference with Chairman Ben Bernanke.
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Violence in the Middle East and lower oil stockpiles in the United States supported prices. Brent futures for August delivery were up 50 cents to $106.52 a barrel by 0940 GMT and set for their highest close since April 4. U.S. crude for July delivery rose to a nine-month high of $99.01, before easing to $98.91, still up 47 cents.
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*Syria peace conference unlikely before Aug- source. SINGAPORE, June 19- Brent crude futures held above $106 a barrel on Wednesday as investors looked to a Federal Reserve meeting for clues on the outlook for a U.S. stimulus programme that has underpinned commodity prices. Brent futures for August delivery had gained 13 cents to $106.15 a barrel by 0522 GMT.
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*Syria peace conference unlikely before Aug- source. SINGAPORE, June 19- Brent crude futures held above $106 a barrel on Wednesday as investors looked to a Federal Reserve meeting for clues on the outlook for a U.S. stimulus programme that has underpinned commodity prices. Brent futures for August delivery had edged down 1 cent to $106.01 a barrel by 0310 GMT.
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PERTH, June 19- U.S. oil prices were steady below $99 on Wednesday as investors waited for the U.S. *NYMEX crude futures for July delivery had risen 6 cents to $98.50 a barrel by 0053 GMT, after climbing to a nine-month high of $98.74 a barrel on Monday. *Brent crude rose 6 cents to $106.08 a barrel.
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Brent crude settled 55 cents higher at $106.02 per barrel after trading as high as $106.24. Front-month U.S. crude oil futures finished 67 cents higher at $98.44 per barrel, after reaching $98.61. The benchmark three-month futures contract in London ended at $7,005 a tonne, down from Monday's close of $7,082.
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The thought of any high-pressure ridge- the market is very sensitive to that right now, after what happened last year, "said Sterling Smith, futures specialist with Citigroup in Chicago, alluding to the historic Midwest drought that slashed corn yields in 2012. Soybeans ended mixed, with back months gaining against the nearby July contract, and wheat firmed on bargain-buying following recent declines.
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There are gold bears and gold bulls. And then there’s Ron Paul.
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Ron Paul still likes gold. In fact, he thinks it could go to "infinity." With CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis and the Futures Now Traders.
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The market's next move. Key levels for the S&P, and trading ahead of the Fed, with CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis and the Futures Now Traders.
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Ron Paul says Fed Chairman Bernanke should "resign," and explains why the Fed's plan is in so much trouble. With CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis and the Futures Now Traders.
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Former Texas Congressman Ron Paul makes a personal plea to Fed Chair Ben Bernanke. He also talks gold and the markets, with CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis and the Futures Now Traders.
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Pimco's Tony Crescenzi gives his expert reading on what Chairman Bernanke will announce, with CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis and the Futures Now Traders.
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Will the Fed shock the market? How long will easing last? Pimco's Tony Crescenzi offers his thoughts, with CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis and the Futures Now Traders, Jeff Kilburg at the CME and Anthony Grisanti at the Nymex.
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Anxiety is mounting over Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's presser tomorrow, and President Obama has added a bit of fuel to the fire.
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*Soybeans firm as USDA confirms continued planting delays. PARIS/ SYDNEY, June 18- Chicago wheat futures rose on Tuesday as rain, which hampered harvesting and sowing in the United States, encouraged buyers to return after a two-month low at the end of last week.
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NEW YORK, June 18- U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday, trading in a tight range ahead of the start of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting.
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*Market keeps an eye on standoff over Syria. LONDON, June 18- Brent crude futures eased towards $105 a barrel, falling from a 11- week high, as investors cautiously awaited guidance from the U.S. It rose to 106.67 on Monday, the highest since April 4, on mounting tensions in the Middle East.
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This pro gives the key levels for trading ahead of Wednesday afternoon's "Fedspeak."
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There are gold bears and gold bulls. And then there’s Ron Paul.
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Gold fell for a fourth straight session on Thursday to its lowest level since a 15 percent plunge in mid-April.
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CNBC takes a "twisty" look at Ben Bernanke and the Federal Reserve's plans to taper Quantitative Easing.
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