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

Europe’s Economic Dilemma

Mar 30 2009

As industrial production collapses in Europe, the ECB’s reluctance to follow the UK and US down the quantitative easing path is forcing some hard decisions.


Is Global Solidarity Falling Apart?

Mar 26 2009

At the last G20 meeting, leaders pledged to collectively do everything it takes to save the world. Ahead of the next one, cracks are appearing in the coalition.


The Overnight Report: Suppose They Gave A Bond Auction And Nobody Came

Mar 26 2009

Wall Street exploded out of the blocks last night but got a big scare around midday. Dow up 89.


China Urges New Reserve Currency

Mar 25 2009

One of the world’s largest holders of US dollar assets will press for a move away from the dollar at the upcoming G20 meeting.


The Overnight Report: Taking A Breather

Mar 25 2009

Wall Street unsurprisingly gave back some gains last night as all markets reversed recent frantic moves. Dow down 115.


Is That A Recovery Ahead Of Us?

Mar 24 2009

Investors have started wondering about the timing of any recovery and what sort of sign to look for.


The Overnight Report: Inflation Unleashed

Mar 20 2009

Commodity prices soared last night as the US dollar continued to tumble. Dow down 85.


The Overnight Report: There Goes The Greenback

Mar 19 2009

The Fed surprised the market last night with another trillion of fresh greenbacks, turning the Dow around for a 90 point gain.


The Sun Is Setting

Mar 18 2009

The economic outlook in the United Kingdom is no less than bleak while the eurozone is not fairing much better. But is the US in better shape?


The Overnight Report: Not Quite Five

Mar 17 2009

The Dow lost 7 points last night as Wall Street just failed to make it a five-day rally. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)



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