Hong Kong stocks up at mid-day

Crude-Oil Futures Rally As Stocks Power Higher
Oil futures rallied for the second straight session Friday, lifted by stronger equity markets after positive U.S. economic data.

Light, sweet crude for June delivery rose 98 cents, or 1%,

Gold price falls further in longest losing streak in 4 years
Gold price's 7-session drop is longest losing streak in 4 years Gold fell on Friday for a seventh straight session, in its longest losing streak since March 2009, as the dollar strengthened and inves

Gold's Allure Is Starting to Fade
Gold prices skidded for their seventh consecutive trading session Friday, on track to mark the precious metal's longest losing streak in four years.

Recently, gold futures were trading 0.9

Mining stocks plunge as gold price falls
Gold fell last again night to around $1400/ounce and share prices for gold companies dropped significantly again yesterday.

Miners say its very tough raising money, exploration is moribund

Steel rebar futures at SHFE inching towards CNY 3500 mark
Reuters reported that Shanghai rebar futures on Friday fell to their lowest level since September before regaining some ground.

The most traded October rebar contract on the Shanghai Futu