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

Feb 28 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

Feb 25 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Rumours Fly

Feb 25 2011

Oil and stocks rocked and rolled last night on the Twitter-flow of rumours out of Libya. Dow down 37. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Saudi Scramble

Feb 24 2011

Saudi Arabia has moved to head off revolt with a huge social assistance package while the madman is still ranting in Libya. Oil surged last night, Wall Street fell. Dow down 107. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Catches Up

Feb 23 2011

Having missed a session for Presidents’ Day, Wall Street’s 2% plunge last night brought it into line with world markets in reaction to the Libyan situation. Dow down 178.


The Overnight Report: Libyan Fallout

Feb 22 2011

With the US closed, stocks in Europe fell as the death toll mounted in Libya.


The Monday Report

Feb 21 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Middle East Getting Uglier

Feb 18 2011

Wall Street again looked at local data and earnings for solace to post a slight gain despite protest deaths in Bahrain and Libya. Dow up 29.


The Overnight Report: Back To Business

Feb 17 2011

Wall Street was back in buying mode last night on earnings and data, ignoring a provocative move from Iran. Dow up 61.


The Overnight Report: Profit-Taking Time

Feb 16 2011

Stocks and commodities eased back last night after a good run with US data sufficient as an excuse. Dow down 41.



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