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

European Crisis Escalates

Jul 11 2011

Debt issues for Spain and Italy have are not just a factor of possible contagion passing from Greece through Portugal and Ireland. Global market nerves are fraying further.


The Monday Report

Jul 11 2011

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


The Overnight Report: A Load Of Bull

Jul 08 2011

Positive news from all quarters sent Wall Street up again last night and commodities surged. Dow up 93.


The Overnight Report: China Hikes

Jul 07 2011

Amidst a Chinese rate hike and concerns over Portugal, Wall Street remained stoic on light volume. Dow up 56.


The Overnight Report: Moody Blues

Jul 06 2011

A warning on China’s debt levels and a downgrade of Portugal by Moody’s failed to spook Wall Street last night after a solid week. Dow down 12.


The Overnight Report: Rocket’s Red Glare

Jul 05 2011

It was a quiet offshore session with the US closed for Independence Day.


The Monday Report

Jul 04 2011

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


July Usually Positive For Commodities

Jul 01 2011

Barclays Capital’s analysis of seasonal trends for July shows mixed results across equity markets, but commodities, copper in particular, should perform strongly.


Next Week At A Glance

Jul 01 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Happy New Year

Jul 01 2011

The June quarter ended with a bang on Wall Street as Greek fears faded. Dow up 152.



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