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: Not With A Bang
Jul 01 2014
Wall Street whimpered its way to quarter end last night on mixed moves, while commodities received a kick. Dow down 25. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Monday Report
Jun 30 2014
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Dress Those Windows
Jun 27 2014
A rebound rally on Bridge Street yesterday and a turnaround rally on Wall Street last night hint at fund manager attempts to enhance returns for year/quarter end. Dow down 21. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: The Great Non-Recession
Jun 26 2014
The US economy contracted by an historic 2.9% in the March quarter, so Wall Street rallied. Dow up 49. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Australian Production Phase And Resultant Currency Impact
Jun 25 2014
Australia’s resource sector is shifting into a production phase from an investment phase which should suggest upward pressure on the Aussie dollar from increased exports, but ANZ argues this is not necessarily the case.
The Overnight Report: Profit-Taking
Jun 25 2014
As end of quarter approaches and risks rise, Wall Street decided last night it was time to lock in gains for the end of the quarter. Dow down 119. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Upside For Carry Trade Currencies
Jun 24 2014
Kathleen Brooks of FOREX.com loooks at the potential for carry trade currencies such as the AUD, NZD and CAD to break to the upside.
The Monday Report
Jun 23 2014
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Gold Soars
Jun 20 2014
Stocks took a breather on Wall Street last night but the inflation debate heated up as short-covering sent gold up 3.4%. Dow up 14. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: No Mechanical Formula
Jun 19 2014
Janet Yellen has swung from “six months” to “it depends” when it comes to raising US rates, which is comfort for Wall Street. Dow up 98. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
