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: Some Relief

Sep 04 2009

China helped commodities turn around last night and drive Wall Street higher. Dow up 63.


Central Banks’ Dwindling Gold Sales

Sep 03 2009

The natural propensity for central banks to sell gold is giving way to a more buy-side oriented global policy.


The Overnight Report: Welcome To September

Sep 02 2009

Positive manufacturing data failed to stem the September jitters last night. Dow down 185. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: A Good Friday Shove

Aug 22 2009

Upbeat comments from Fed Treasurer Ben Bernanke and a big jump in existing home sales see stocks and commodities run.


The Overnight Report: The China Syndrome

Aug 18 2009

Wall Street followed drops in Asia yesterday and Europe last night on the back of the big Chinese fall. Dow down 186.


The Overnight Report: Europe Bounces Back

Aug 14 2009

A solid GDP result from the EU sent the greenback tumbling and commodity prices soaring. Dow up 36.


The Overnight Report: Profit Taking

Aug 11 2009

With no economic data and the earnings season winding down, Wall Street took profits last night following Friday’s surge. Dow down 32.


The Overnight Report: Awaiting US Unemployment

Aug 07 2009

Another choppy session, another recovery from the lows. Dow down 24.


The Overnight Report: 1000 Equals Fifty Percent

Aug 04 2009

The S&P hit 1000 last night to mark a 50% rally spurred on by global manufacturing data. Dow up 114.


When The Debtor Met The Creditor

Jul 28 2009

President Obama’s delegation is currently in talks with China’s team in Washington about politics, climate and economics. Oh to be a fly on the wall.



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