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

Jul 25 2011

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Dancing With Debt

Jul 21 2011

Wall Street marked time last night, awaiting tonight’s meeting in Europe and fresh meetings in Washington. Dow down 15.


The Overnight Report: The Pendulum Swings

Jul 20 2011

Apparent resolution in Washington and a back-down from the ECB combined with strong US earnings to produce the best day for Wall Street in months. Dow up 202.


The Overnight Report: Europe Stressed

Jul 19 2011

Analysts have done their own stress tests on Euro banks and found disturbing results, sending gold up through 1600. Dow down 94.


The Monday Report

Jul 18 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

Jul 15 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Did I Say QE3?

Jul 15 2011

Wall Street gave up a promising start last night on qualification from the Fed chairman. Dow down 54.


EMU Shocks Are Becoming More Frequent

Jul 13 2011

According to GaveKal, the eurozone is facing similar dilemma’s as once upon a time the Soviet Union.


The Overnight Report: Pandemonium

Jul 13 2011

Global financial markets were all over the place last night amidst rumours, minutes and downgrades. Dow down 58.


The Overnight Report: Arrivederci Roma

Jul 12 2011

Global markets lost confidence in Italy last night as the European crisis stepped up to a new level. Dow down 151.



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