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: Insurance Assurance
Feb 23 2008
The Dow bounced hard on the death on Friday as news broke that Ambac was about to be rescued.
The Overnight Report: Recession in Philly
Feb 22 2008
Last night’s Philadelphia economic activity index was the worst reading since just before the 2001 recession.
The Overnight Report: Figuring Out The Fed
Feb 21 2008
The Dow closed up 90 points last night in a session dominated by the release of the January Fed minutes.
The Overnight Report: Oil Closes Over $100
Feb 20 2008
Wall Street gave up early gains last night as oil moved to close over US$100/bbl, bringing inflation more firmly into focus.
The Overnight Report: No SocGens This Time
Feb 19 2008
European markets posted some big gains overnight as Wall Street had a day off.
The Overnight Report: George Needs A Rest
Feb 16 2008
The Dow closed only slightly lower ahead of the Presidents’ Day long weekend, despite some disturbing economic data.
The Overnight Report: Uncle Ben Spoils The Party
Feb 15 2008
The Dow fell 175 points after three consecutive up-days following comments from Ben Bernanke.
The Overnight Report: Shoppers Yet To Drop
Feb 14 2008
A surprise positive result in January retail sales was the catalyst to send the Dow up 178 points last night.
The Overnight Report: More Trouble Ahead
Feb 12 2008
The Dow rallied back from its depths of minus 113 despite some disturbing news from insurer AIG.
The Overnight Report: Dreary End To A Dreary Week
Feb 09 2008
The Dow closed down 64 to end the worst week of trading since 2003.
