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: Taking A Breather
Feb 10 2011
After seven days of solid gains Wall Street saw some profit-taking last night as the S&P 500 ticked lower. The Dow nevertheless managed a 6 point gain.
Australian Dollar Remains Strong Proxy For Gold Trades
Feb 09 2011
Market analysts at FXCM continue to view the Australian dollar as a strong proxy for gold prices.
The Overnight Report: Beijing Hikes, Wall Street Shrugs
Feb 09 2011
China raised rates again last night but an increasingly insular Wall Street was more excited about burger sales. Dow up 71.
The Overnight Report: Wall Street Sails Merrily On
Feb 08 2011
M&A drove Wall Street higher yet again last night as other markets took a breather. Dow up 69. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)
US Dollar Sees A Bounce But Fundamental Support Is Lacking
Feb 07 2011
Market analysts at FXCM suggest while the US dollar is showing some signs of recovery there is still a lack of fundamental support to push the currency higher.
The Monday Report
Feb 07 2011
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
Australian Dollar Carves Near-Term Top
Feb 04 2011
Market analysts at FXCM suggest the Australian dollar has traced out a near-term top against the US dollar, while the euro appears to have broken out of its recent trading channel.
The Overnight Report: The Approachable Uncle Ben
Feb 04 2011
Ben Bernanke’s “meet the press” turned a wary Wall Street around last night to a modest gain. Dow up 20.
The Overnight Report: In Need Of A New Pyramid Scheme
Feb 03 2011
Previously peaceful protests in Egypt turned into clashes last night reflecting anger over Mubarak’s failure to step down. Global financial markets held their breath. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)
February Usually Weak For Oz Equities And US Dollar
Feb 02 2011
Seasonal trends for February show a quieter period for equities in general but weaker returns on the Australian market, while Barclays Capital notes the US dollar typically struggles and aluminium gains.
