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 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.
