Europe & UK

May Slays The Pound

The British pound has tanked again ahead of Theresa May’s Brexit plan speech. Whereto from here?

Jan 16 2017

Dow Financials Kathleen Brooks December 2016

Kathleen Brooks of City Index thinks equity markets are likely to overshoot, as they always do, but it shouldn’t be a worry this month just yet.

Dec 22 2016


The Outlook For 2017: International

Equity strategists and economists provide their views and forecasts for the global economy in 2017.

Dec 19 2016

Next Week At A Glance

A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.

Dec 09 2016


Previous Stories

The Overnight Report: Short Back And Sides?

Jan 19 2012

Greece appears close to settling on its haircuts while a good result from Goldmans turned around US banks. Dow up 96. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: It’s Good News Week

Jan 18 2012

China’s GDP, solid global economic indicators and successful European sovereign auctions sent Wall Street higher last night, hampered by worries over bank results. Dow up 60. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Does Friday’s Nine-Country Downgrade Matter?

Jan 17 2012

According to GaveKal, investors should not take negative guidance from the latest sovereign downgrades by S&P.


The Final Countdown

Jan 17 2012

PFP Wealth’s Tim Price offers some sobering thoughts and observations about the world today and tomorrow.


The Overnight Report: Europe Shrugs

Jan 17 2012

European stocks rallied last night despite S&P’s after-market downgrades on Friday. New York was closed. (Accessible to subscribers only until 10:00 AEDT)


Peter Switzer: Is The US Economy Decoupling From Europe?

Jan 16 2012

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report suggests it’s too early yet to forecast a positive 2012 for equities, but there are promising developments.


The Week Ahead

Jan 16 2012

Kicking off 2012 with a look at what’s coming up in the markets this week.


Material Matters: Chinese Confidence, Headwinds And Oil

Dec 22 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with ANZ noting Chinese confidence remains solid, NAB sees ongoing market headwinds and JP Morgan and UBS offer updates on the oil market.


Global Savings Glut Or Global Banking Glut?

Dec 21 2011

Princeton University’s Hyun Song Shin explains why deleveraging of European banks will have significant implications for the rest of the world.


The ECB Is Coming To Town

Dec 21 2011

Forex.com’s Kathleen Brooks explains why the ECB dressed up like Santa Claus overnight.



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