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
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
Peter Switzer: A Market Outlook
Nov 25 2011
Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report discusses the chances of a Santa Rally for global markets.
The Overnight Report: Merkel Unmoved
Nov 25 2011
European markets were slightly weaker last night after Angela Merkel reaffirmed her stance against any notion of a eurozone bond and more power for the ECB.
German Bond Auction: The Black Swan On The Horizon
Nov 24 2011
FOREX.com’s Kathleen Brooks suggests a disappointing German bond auction implies investors are becoming more cautious cleaning up the sovereign debt crisis will weigh on Germany’s finances.
Material Matters: Further Volatility In Prices, Iron Ore Expectations Lowered
Nov 24 2011
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with experts forecasting further volatility in commodity markets and JP Morgan lowering its iron ore expectations.
The Overnight Report: The World Abandons Germany
Nov 24 2011
A disastrous bond auction in Germany indicates the world does not want to pay to be the saviour of Europe. Dow down 236.
Tip-Toeing Back Into Risk
Nov 23 2011
Kathleen Brooks of FOREX.com suggests markets are likely to be range bound for some time, but the recent heavy sell-off may see some short-term buying emerge.
The Overnight Report: IMF Applies Another Band-Aid
Nov 23 2011
The IMF announced liquidity measures to help stem European inflation while the Fed is still holding off on QE3. Dow down 53.
Material Matters: Base Metals In 2012, Falling Prices For Met Coal
Nov 22 2011
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on nickel and coal, adjustments to base metal prices and trade ideas for 2012.
The Overnight Report: Held To Ransom By Politicians
Nov 22 2011
The US budget committee appears destined to fail to reach agreement by the deadline as European bond yields continue to rise. Dow down 255.
Weekly Broker Wrap: Frustration’s All Around Us
Nov 21 2011
Funds Managers have all but given up on 2011, or so it seems. Meanwhile, investors in resources may simply have to be patient.
