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: Central Bankers Of The World Unite

Sep 16 2011

Five central banks announced last night they would provide coordinated liquidity facilities to Europe’s teetering banks. Dow up 186.


The Overnight Report: Europe Stands By Greece

Sep 15 2011

Confirmation from Germany, France and Greece that the latter would remain in the eurozone come hell or high water relieved markets last night. Dow up 140.


What To Do About Europe?

Sep 14 2011

Forget about a hard landing in China. Forget about weak growth in the US. The current financial turmoil is all about Europe and something has to be done.


The Overnight Report: Rest Day

Sep 14 2011

Wall Street bounced around in a relatively tight range last night as no new news emerged from Europe. Dow up 44.


The Overnight Report: China To The Rescue, Again?

Sep 13 2011

A report suggesting China will buy Italian sovereign debt turned Wall Street around last night. Dow up 68.


UK Next Up For A Downgrade?

Sep 12 2011

In the wake of the US credit rating downgrade, economists are not convinced the UK can maintain its AAA rating beyond next year.


The Monday Report

Sep 12 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

Sep 09 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Hail To The Chief, Maybe

Sep 09 2011

Bernanke somehow disappointed Wall Street ahead of Obama’s speech this morning, sending the Dow down 119.


The Overnight Report: Constitutionally Sound

Sep 08 2011

Wall Street took heart from the positive German court ruling last night. Dow up 275.



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