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: It’s Not All Green Shoots

Jun 17 2009

Mixed data in the US and a lack of buying support sent Wall Street lower again last night. Dow down 100.


The Overnight Report: Reality Check

Jun 16 2009

Weak economic data and support for the greenback sent commodities and stocks tumbling last night. Dow down 187.


Russia Reignites The Reserve Currency Debate

Jun 11 2009

The BRIC’s are building support for IMF bonds to supplement US Treasuries.


The Overnight Report: Stocks in Bondage

Jun 09 2009

As US bond yields continue higher, stocks are struggling to rally. Dow unchanged.


The Overnight Report: If You Blinked…

Jun 05 2009

Everything that happened on Wednesday was reversed last night, and some. Dow up 75.


The Overnight Report: Greenback Fights Back

Jun 04 2009

A bounce in the US dollar sent commodity prices tumbling last night. Dow down 65.


US Bond Market On The Edge

May 26 2009

Once considered the global safe haven, the US bond market is facing a withdrawal of support. Such a withdrawal could derail global economic rescue plans.


The Overnight Report: Triple-A Trouble

May 22 2009

Fears the US could lose its AAA rating sent everything lower in concert last night. Dow down 130.


The Overnight Report: Now What?

May 20 2009

Wall Street was indecisive last night as the Dow bounced around in a low range before closing down 30.


The Overnight Report: A Dose Of Reality

May 16 2009

Wall Street retreats at the end of a down week as investors react to economic reports, a drop in oil and options expiration.



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