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

Weekly Broker Wrap: Weakness Follows Through

Oct 17 2011

Despite greater optimism now apparent on the European front, brokers continue to acknowledge the longer term damage in another series of forecast reductions. It’s not all bad news, however.


The Monday Report

Oct 17 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 14 2011

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


Is This Just Profit Taking Or Something More Sinister?

Oct 14 2011

FOREX.com’s Kathleen Brooks notes the rally in risk has not been sustained, raising the question of profit taking or something more serious developing in coming sessions.


The Overnight Report: Is China For Real?

Oct 14 2011

Concerns over Chinese financial integrity and a weak trade balance added to a poorly received result from JP Morgan last night. But Wall Street remained resilient. Dow down 40.


The Overnight Report: Slovakia Writes The Cheque

Oct 13 2011

The EFSF is now officially a reality but Wall Street bounced off the top of its range last night. Dow up 102.


The Overnight Report: Calm Descends

Oct 12 2011

It was a quiet session on Wall Street ahead of results from Alcoa and Slovakia. Dow down 16.


No Faith In The October Rally

Oct 11 2011

FOREX.com does not believe this month’s rally is sustainable, predicting USD strength and commodity and equity market weakness into year-end.


Understanding The EFSF, Part 1: How It Compares To TARP

Oct 11 2011

Market analysts at FXCM explain the EFSF proposal in Europe, how it compares to the TARP program in the US and how it may affect the euro.


The Overnight Report: Merkozy Magic

Oct 11 2011

Merkozy’s unqualified declaration of a plan to save Europe was well received offshore last night. Dow up 330.



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