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 Overnight Report: The Worst Day Of The Year

Jan 16 2010

Stocks pulled back from 15-month highs on a weak consumer confidence read and news JPMorgan booked some steep loan losses. Dow down 0.9%.


The Next Three Weeks At A Glance

Dec 24 2009

A preview of economic data releases over the holiday period.


What Can 2009 Teach Us?

Dec 23 2009

A year that started with talk of another great depression has ended with hopes for a sustained recovery, but has anything been learned?


Next Week At A Glance

Dec 18 2009

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


The Overnight Report: The Greenback Explodes

Dec 18 2009

A 1% jump in the US dollar index sent stocks tumbling across the board last night, as Greece scored another downgrade. Dow down 132.


The Overnight Report: Inflation Fires Up The Dollar

Dec 16 2009

A big jump in the PPI sent dollar shorts scurrying to cover last night, while other data were mixed. Dow down 49.


The Overnight Report: Holiday Cheering

Dec 12 2009

Both stocks and the dollar rose last night, with a batch of positive US consumer news providing much of the lift. Dow up 65 points.


The Overnight Report: Now There’s Rain In Spain

Dec 10 2009

Wall Street recovered from sovereign debt fears last night, even as Spain was hit with a negative watch. Dow up 51.


Greece Is The Word

Dec 09 2009

Greece’s credit downgrade once again highlights problems in the EU structure.


The Overnight Report: Beware Of Greeks

Dec 09 2009

The US dollar bounce continued last night as a credit downgrade for Greece invoked echoes of Dubai. Dow down 111. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)



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