Oil Retreats On Relief

Today’s “Mid-day Futures
Alert” was written by Eddie Kwong.

The fact that the U.S. attack was
confined to bombing and took place only on Afghani soil served to temper fears
of a
disruption of the flow of oil from the Middle East. In a reassuring statement,
OPEC stated that production would be unaffected for the time being. OPEC is,
however, evaluating the possible impact that the military action may have on
oil prices.  

The dollar weakened after
the attacks, which propelled follow-through gains on corn, wheat, and soy
futures.

December Nasdaq 100 Futures

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moved higher after gapping down at the open. The uptrend from
Friday morning continues at mid-day.

Eddie