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 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.
