Currencies
Trump Inauguration Takes Centre Stage
Market analysts at FXCM asses likely responses in major currencies and the gold price as the Trump presidency looms.
Jan 17 2017
May Slays The Pound
The British pound has tanked again ahead of Theresa May’s Brexit plan speech. Whereto from here?
Jan 16 2017
ECB: Alice In Wonderland
Kathleen Brooks of City Index dissects some of the bizarre implications stemming from late night’s ECB policy announcements.
Dec 09 2016
Previous Stories
The Overnight Report: No News Ain’t Bad News
Oct 27 2011
Plenty of speculation but nothing new out of Europe yet. Wall Street bounced around regardless. Dow up 161.
The Overnight Report: Delay
Oct 26 2011
A cancellation of tonight’s finance ministers meeting has forced a delay in final ratification for the European solution and some weak US data added to the mood. Dow down 205.
The Overnight Report: And Again We Go Up
Oct 25 2011
Strong US earnings, China’s PMI and hints from Europe had Wall Street up again, and commodities off to the races. Dow up 104.
The Monday Report
Oct 24 2011
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: See You On Wednesday
Oct 21 2011
Merkozy has now declared a definitive agreement on Europe will be announced next Wednesday as copper plummets on a Chinese clampdown. Dow up 37.
Recent Bounce in Australian Dollar Unsustainable
Oct 20 2011
While the Australian dollar has bounced against the US currency since late last month the gains are seen as unsustainable given growth concerns and the potential for a rate cut.
The Overnight Report: Life In Beige
Oct 20 2011
The Fed’s Beige Book disappointed Wall Street last night while stalled progress in Europe has markets chewing finger nails. Dow down 72.
The Overnight Report: And The Rumours Fly
Oct 19 2011
Wall Street had already bounced before an E2trn rumour hit the market and was quickly quashed. Fun and games, Dow up 180.
Minutes Turn Into Days
Oct 18 2011
The release today of the minutes of the RBA’s October policy meeting provide little insight given more recent developments and a world now playing the waiting game.
The Overnight Report: Tell ‘Em They’re Dreamin’
Oct 18 2011
Merkel suggested last night the world is dreaming if it expects all will be resolved in Europe after one summit this weekend. Dow down 246.
