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 Monday Report

Oct 24 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

Oct 21 2011

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


The Overnight Report: See You On Wednesday

Oct 21 2011

Merkozy has now declared a definitive agreement on Europe will be announced next Wednesday as copper plummets on a Chinese clampdown. Dow up 37.


Europe: The Noise and the Reality

Oct 20 2011

When it comes to Europe, nothing’s as easy as it looks, notes GaveKal.


The Overnight Report: Life In Beige

Oct 20 2011

The Fed’s Beige Book disappointed Wall Street last night while stalled progress in Europe has markets chewing finger nails. Dow down 72.


The Overnight Report: And The Rumours Fly

Oct 19 2011

Wall Street had already bounced before an E2trn rumour hit the market and was quickly quashed. Fun and games, Dow up 180.


Material Matters: Commodities Oversold, But Headwinds Remain

Oct 18 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with ANZ and Barclays updating on commodity expectations, issues for steel and oil and a note on palladium.


The Overnight Report: Tell ‘Em They’re Dreamin’

Oct 18 2011

Merkel suggested last night the world is dreaming if it expects all will be resolved in Europe after one summit this weekend. Dow down 246.


Euro Crisis Deepening But Currency May Enjoy Further Bounce

Oct 17 2011

Market analysts at FXCM note while the Euro crisis appears to be deepening there is scope for the euro to continue enjoying a relief rally.


The November G-20 Waiting Game

Oct 17 2011

Equities are rising on ‘animal spirits’, reports Forex.com’s Kathleen Brooks. Will the G20 deliver the goods to sustain it?



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