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
Dubai – The Train Wreck That Was Waiting To Happen
Nov 27 2009
Dubai debt issues should not be a surprise to anyone, but the markets are currently sensitive to any further scares.
The Overnight Report: (Special) Europe Tanks On Dubai Debt
Nov 27 2009
Dubai has asked for a six month deferral on its debt payments causing European stock markets to fall over 3%.
Low Rates Will Hobble The Greenback
Nov 26 2009
The US Federal Reserve’s position on maintaining low interest rates will continue to suppress the US dollar.
The Overnight Report: There Goes The Dollar
Nov 26 2009
A good jobless claims number meant new highs on Wall Street while gold nears US$1200 on a weak greenback. Dow up 30.
The Overnight Report: Shutting Up Shop
Nov 25 2009
Low volumes, a switch to defensives, a rush for Treasuries. Wall Street is packing up for Christmas. Dow down 17.
Can China Save The World?
Nov 24 2009
Forget Chinese economic growth. Currency imbalance means China is also potentially dragging the world back into crisis.
The Overnight Report: Dollar Weakness Drives Wall Street
Nov 24 2009
A weak greenback and strong US home sales had Wall Street on a fly from the bell. Dow up 132.
What Will Stop Gold?
Nov 23 2009
It’s past midday in Sydney and already gold is up another US$10/oz.
The Overnight Report: A Long Trip To Get Nowhere
Nov 21 2009
Weak techs and a strong dollar kept a lid on an afternoon run, with investors still spooked by yesterday’s dismal economic data.
The Overnight Report: Reality Bites
Nov 20 2009
A surge in mortgage foreclosures sent Wall Street tumbling last night before a gradual claw-back. Dow down 93.
