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
US Bond Market On The Edge
May 26 2009
Once considered the global safe haven, the US bond market is facing a withdrawal of support. Such a withdrawal could derail global economic rescue plans.
The Overnight Report: Triple-A Trouble
May 22 2009
Fears the US could lose its AAA rating sent everything lower in concert last night. Dow down 130.
The Overnight Report: A Reality Check From The Fed
May 21 2009
An attempted rally was snuffed out last night as the Fed minutes showed a reduced GDP estimate and increased unemployment. Dow down 50.
The Overnight Report: Now What?
May 20 2009
Wall Street was indecisive last night as the Dow bounced around in a low range before closing down 30.
The Overnight Report: Well That Was Quick
May 19 2009
Pullback? Wall Street grasped positive housing data and the Indian surge last night to swing violently back to the upside. Dow up 235.
Will Close Asset Correlations Hold In The Pullback?
May 18 2009
The rally since March has brought investors some very close correlations in asset classes and prices. Will they hold?
The Overnight Report: A Dose Of Reality
May 16 2009
Wall Street retreats at the end of a down week as investors react to economic reports, a drop in oil and options expiration.
The Overnight Report: More Indecision
May 15 2009
Wall Street posted a tentative rally last night on low volume. Dow up 46.
Yen May Replace US Dollar As Currency Of Refuge
May 14 2009
The US dollar has been the currency of refuge during the global financial crisis but in the view of TD Securities the yen may be next in line to assume that position.
The Overnight Report: Green Shoots Wither
May 14 2009
The “less bad” theme took a hammering last night as US retail sales fell and mortgage foreclosures rose. Dow down 180.
