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
The Monday Report
Nov 14 2011
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
Next Week At A Glance
Nov 11 2011
A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.
The Overnight Report: Technocracy Rules
Nov 11 2011
Greece has a new prime minister and Italy is about to get one it seems as the Mediterranean turns technocrat in this time of apolitical need. Dow up 112.
A World Of Slower Growth
Nov 10 2011
The Conference Board believes average global GDP growth will slow into at least next decade, while a PIMCO survey finds an increasing number of global pessimists, with Australians among them.
Can Anything Save The Eurozone?
Nov 10 2011
Forex.com’s Kathleen Brooks asks the obvious question now that financial markets are back in turmoil.
The Overnight Report: Cracks Appearing
Nov 10 2011
With Italy’s yield now above 7%, attention has turned to whether the euro can be saved. Dow down 389.
China’s Exports And The European Crisis
Nov 09 2011
Despite a more influential domestic economy, China will still be impacted by loss of export demand in the wake of the European crisis.
Italy: Credibility Is Not Everything
Nov 09 2011
Paolo Manasse, professor of macroeconomics and international economic policy at the University of Bologna, argues Berlusconi’s departure is necessary but not sufficient to address Italy’s debt issues.
The Overnight Report: Berlusconi Prepares To Go
Nov 09 2011
In another choppy session it was late news that Berlusconi is ready to stand down that kicked Wall Street to an optimistic close. Dow up 101.
Material Matters: Iron Ore Undershoots, Silver In Surplus
Nov 08 2011
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on base metal markets, why iron ore prices should strengthen and steel markets tighten and silver’s surplus.
