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
Relative Interest Rates Favour Euro Against US Dollar
Feb 18 2011
Danske Bank expects relative interest rates will be the primary driver of forex markets in 2011, a view that implies gains for the euro against the US dollar.
The Overnight Report: Middle East Getting Uglier
Feb 18 2011
Wall Street again looked at local data and earnings for solace to post a slight gain despite protest deaths in Bahrain and Libya. Dow up 29.
The Overnight Report: Back To Business
Feb 17 2011
Wall Street was back in buying mode last night on earnings and data, ignoring a provocative move from Iran. Dow up 61.
The Overnight Report: Profit-Taking Time
Feb 16 2011
Stocks and commodities eased back last night after a good run with US data sufficient as an excuse. Dow down 41.
Australian Dollar Short Term Elliott Channel Resistance
Feb 15 2011
Market analysts at FXCM note from a technical perspective the Australian dollar has completed an intra month reversal, though 20 and 50-day averages continue to offer support.
The Overnight Report: Wall Street Doubles Up
Feb 15 2011
It was a flat session on Wall Street but the S&P closed at 1332 compared to 666 in March 2009. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)
Currency Markets, Risk Appetite Threaten Trend-Defining Reversal Next Week
Feb 14 2011
Market analysts at FXCM suggest investor risk appetite levels and currency markets threaten a trend defining reversal next week.
The Monday Report
Feb 14 2011
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
Euro Breaks Out, Australian Dollar Correction Underway
Feb 10 2011
Market analysts at FXCM suggest recent forex moves indicate a breakout for the euro but the start of a correction in the Australian dollar.
The Implications of a Potential Top in Commodities
Feb 10 2011
Market analysts at GaveKal contemplate whether commodity prices might be peaking.
