Sentences with phrase «higher than spot prices»

If futures prices are higher than spot prices, how can holding stocks not be profitable?

But why are future contracts higher than the spot price when in contango.

The situation where the price of a commodity for future delivery is higher than the spot price, or where a far future delivery price is higher than a nearer future delivery, is known as contango.

Early this year, the six - month futures price for oil was US$ 20 higher than the spot price.

A situation in which the futures price (or forward price) of a commodity is higher than the spot price...

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Rather than being proof of malfeasance by Sears or gullibility on the part of consumers, that the store sold so few tires at a high regular price suggests buyers are perfectly able to spot a good deal.

The oil market remains in what's known as contango — with the future price of crude trading at a higher level than today's spot price.

Blankfein served in Goldman's top spot for more than 12 years and his tenure features both the 2008 financial crisis (and multimillion - dollar settlements with the government over allegations that Goldman had lied to investors) as well as all - time highs for its stock price.

Precious and Industrial Metals Inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions and interest - rate levels, especially real yields, contributed to a 1.7 % rise in the spot price of gold (to US$ 1,325 per troy ounce), as did swings in the US dollar.1 Gold prices traded within the US$ 1,305 — 1,360 range throughout the period, reached 18 - month highs in March and capped their third straight quarterly gain, a feat not seen since 2011.1 Haven demand was a key support as exchange - traded gold holdings of 2,269 metric tons (mt) neared a five - year high.1 The Fed is widely expected to boost borrowing costs, and investors have been carefully watching the central bank's statements to see whether it targets more rate increases in 2018 than previously projected.

Natural Gas Natural gas futures were among the quarter's key decliners -LRB--7.5 %, to US$ 2.73 per million British thermal units) as production growth outweighed seasonal consumption and higher exports of the fuel.1 Spot prices saw an even larger drop of 20.6 % (to US$ 2.81) as the support of December's weather - related demand spikes faded and a more normal winter pattern developed.1 Natural gas generally took its downward price cues from elevated US production and growth in the natural gas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain supplies.

Contango, a market situation in which the spot prices are lower than future prices, encourages traders to store crude oil and profit from selling it at prices higher than the spot market.

DBC's differentiating factor is mainly that it dynamically picks the futures contracts it holds in an attempt to mitigate contango, which occurs when futures contracts are priced higher than spot with each successive month on the futures curve.

So well, in fact, that relative to the Goldman Sachs Spot Commodity Index (GNX) the gold price is at an all - time high and about 30 % higher than it was at its 2011 peak.

While spot prices in April were at levels comparable to those seen in October 2004, long - dated futures prices were close to US$ 10 per barrel higher than in October last year, at around US$ 48.

This is because they will have to sell their expiring contracts near the spot price and buy new contracts at a price higher than the spot.

The price to move up 20 spots into the top - 10 is astronomical, definitely worth more than a borderline 3 - round pick and a disappointing former high pick.

«The new Regal GS is in the sweet spot of the market: more refined and luxurious than the mainstream, more value for the price with style and premium features on par with higher - end competitors,» said Duncan Aldred, vice president of Buick.

The new Regal GS is in the sweet spot of the market: more refined and luxurious than the mainstream, more value for the price with style and premium features on par with higher - end competitors, and with standard features like AWD with active twin clutch and a rear sportback design that will surprise customers with its usefulness,» said Duncan Aldred, Vice President of Global Buick and GMC.

It's priced a little over $ 2,000 higher than the entry - level Sport, but it nets you blind - spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert systems, low - speed pre-collision braking (for driving in congested traffic), a smart keyless entry and ignition system, dual - zone automatic climate control, leatherette upholstery, a power driver's seat, and larger wheels.

In fact, $ 2.99 - 3.99 is the sweet spot for a bestseller, and earn more in sales than books priced higher.

At Barnes & Noble's Nook store, the trilogy takes up the top three spots on the Nook bestseller list, at prices higher than Amazon's: Hunger Games for $ 8.49, Catching Fire for $ 9.79 and Mockingjay for $ 9.79.

It's much easier to spot high - quality investments than it is to try and predict the next shift in the direction of share prices.

But rather than trying to predict price changes or spot highs and lows, we ensure that decisions affecting the client's portfolio are tailored to his or her circumstances and temperament.

Rather than trying to predict price changes or spot highs and lows, we focus on tailoring the client's portfolio to his or her circumstances and temperament.

If the futures price is higher than next month's spot price — the futures in these products usually roll over monthly — the ETF can lose money even if the price of the underlying commodity doesn't change.

Housing prices in this neighbourhood are a bit higher than the No. 1 spot — sitting just below $ 1.215 - million in 2017 — but still a deal when compared to average price of homes in the inner suburbs, which sits just above $ 1.625 - million.

In that state, near prices become higher than far (i.e., future) prices because consumers prefer to have the product sooner rather than later (see convenience yield), and because there are few holders who can make an arbitrage profit by selling the spot and buying back the future.

When the spot price is higher than the futures price, the market is said to be in backwardation.

The Commission of the European Communities, in a report on agricultural commodity speculation, defined backwardation and contango in relation to spot prices: «The futures price may be either higher or lower than the spot price.

Although his prices are higher than hiring a guide from the main beach spots, you should surf with Buddy if you want take surfing seriously and improve your skills fast.

Gas / Bus Gas is available at several spots along Highway 1, however prices are a bit higher than in Monterey or San Luis Obispo.

Another sweet spot are the Premium Economy awards as they are just a little higher than economy class, but cash prices are usually much higher!

The board has attracted high - powered market types like Mr. Schwartzman, dealer Lawrence Luhring and Frieze Art Fair director Amanda Sharp, as well as prominent artists like Rirkrit Tiravanija and Ms. Harrison, and they're all working to build an organization with an annual budget of only about $ 1 million — less than the price of many Damien Hirst spot paintings — into a place that can host important debates, and maybe provoke some arguments.

The reference that Ms Bittner used in support of her claim did not say that South Australians were paying three times as much as people in other states, it referred to the average spot wholesale price on Christmas Day of 2015 being three times higher in SA than in other states — which has very little relevance to the price that South Australian retail consumers pay.

While the Spot's price is a little high for what you get - mainly because it's so much more than an Echo Dot - it's in the realms of affordable for gifting, and an obvious addition for an Alexa household, especially if the Show is too large for your tastes.

Zipperer says the key to making his strategy work is picking the right «sweet spot,» which he defines as a niche with a higher than average sales price, lower than average time on the market, high demand, and low supply.