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: Resuming Normal Programming
Jul 25 2008
The financial sector collapsed last night as a worst than expected home sales figure snapped the market out of its trance. The Dow fell 283.
A Rally Next Year For The US Dollar?
Jul 24 2008
In the view of Standard Chartered the US Dollar remains in a long-term downtrend and will fall further, though not before a sharp rally next year as central banks elsewhere look to stimulate growth.
Are The Commodity Currencies Vulnerable?
Jul 24 2008
According to TD Securities the evidence is mounting the commodities cycle is poised for a turn lower, which would reduce inflationary pressures but put commodity currencies under pressure.
The Overnight Report: Sluggish
Jul 24 2008
Oil fell another US$4 last night, three Dow stocks “beat the Street”, but the Dow managed only to stagger up 30.
The Overnight Report: Never Leave The Floor Early
Jul 23 2008
The Dow closed up 135 on its late rally last night following news that sent oil falling and financials soaring.
TD Waterhouse Sees Downside Risk To Aussie Growth
Jul 22 2008
According to TD Securities economic indicators suggest the Australian economy is now close to a recession, meaning risk is to the downside for growth, the currency and interest rates.
The Overnight Report: No Kicker
Jul 22 2008
B of A beat the Street but failed to ignite the market for a second week as oil bounced. The Dow was down 30 but there were some very poor aftermarket results.
The Overnight Report: The Party Kicks On
Jul 18 2008
The Dow jumped another 207 last night as oil fell another US$5 and JP Morgan played the star.
The Overnight Report: Short Snap-Back
Jul 17 2008
The moratorium on short-selling had its effect last night as traders rushed to cover positions in financials. Oil fell another US$4 and the Dow shot up 276.
Is The Next Major Move Up For The US Dollar?
Jul 16 2008
Standard Chartered suggests the US dollar has been oversold on financial sector concerns and with the US ahead of other regions in terms of policy initiatives the currency may soon strengthen.
