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 Heart Must Pause To Breathe

Jul 25 2009

A Microsoft led tech sell-off threatened to derail the week’s patchy rally, but focus shifted to more defensive plays and upbeat reporting.


The Overnight Report: Get Me In!

Jul 24 2009

Wall Street surged last night on positive housing and jobs data. Dow up 188.


China Supporting Westpac’s Mildly Positive Picture For 2010

Jul 13 2009

Westpac has updated its economic outlook for Australia and the other major economies, its numbers suggesting a return to modest growth next year everywhere bar Europe.


The US Dollar’s Downward Path

Jul 10 2009

Few economists disagree that, ultimately, the US dollar is in a downtrend. But unlike previous dollar declines, this time it is emerging markets against which the dollar is overvalued.


The Overnight Report: More Switching As Commodities Collapse

Jul 09 2009

Oil led the commodity complex sharply lower last night before buyers rushed into defensives once more. Dow up 14.


The Overnight Report: Men Not At Work

Jul 03 2009

A shock unemployment number sent Wall Street tumbling ahead of the holiday. Dow down 220.


The Overnight Report: A Good Start

Jul 02 2009

Healthy economic data allowed Wall Street to open the quarter on a positive note. Dow up 57. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Best Quarter In A Decade

Jul 01 2009

Wall Street closed a strong quarter on a weak note. Dow down 80.


The Overnight Report: Holding Steady

Jun 24 2009

Wall Street corrected after Monday’s fall, at least enough to hold steady on the session all up. Dow down 16. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


Breakfast With BHP

Jun 17 2009

Marius Kloppers chatted to stock analysts yesterday over vegemite toast about iron ore demand and the Rio JV.



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