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: The Long, Not So Good, Friday
Jun 27 2009
A sluggish day of sideways negative trading ended with the now usual late flurry that saw investors lock in some of yesterday’s gains. Dow down 0.4%.
The Overnight Report: God’s In His Heaven
Jun 26 2009
Some good earnings results, a positive bond auction, and a Bernanke denial broke the spell of nervousness last night. Dow up 170. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)
Little Justification For US Dollar As Safe Haven
Jun 25 2009
The US dollar has long been the world’s reserve currency but with the US economy now weak there is little to support a sustained continuation of this trend.
The Overnight Report: Bernanke Goes Goldilocks
Jun 25 2009
The economy is stabilizing and inflation is not a threat, says the Fed. Dow down 23.
The Overnight Report: Holding Steady
Jun 24 2009
Wall Street corrected after Monday’s fall, at least enough to hold steady on the session all up. Dow down 16. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Risk Appetite Retreats
Jun 23 2009
Yesterday’s offshore trading sessions were all about the return of risk aversion. (will be unlocked for non-paying members at 10am).
Aussie Dollar Appears Overvalued
Jun 22 2009
Both National Australia Bank and TD Securities suggest the Australian dollar is overvalued at present and so could move lower in coming weeks.
The Overnight Report: All’s Quiet On The NY Front
Jun 20 2009
The Dow struggled, while the broader market pushed a little higher on a quadruple witching day bereft of the normal volume and volatility. Dow down 0.2%.
The Overnight Report: Feeling Better Now
Jun 19 2009
Some positive economic data helped Wall Street to a welcome up-day. Dow up 58. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Stability Returns For Now
Jun 18 2009
There were no shocks on regulatory reform and Wall Street took the day to resettle. Dow down 7.
