Europe & UK

While there is speculation surrounding a possible European banking union Jacopo Carmassi, Carmine Di Noia and Stefano Micossi suggest much of what is needed is possible in the existing structure.

It only took one non-FOMC Fed member to hint at QE3 and Wall Street was away and running once more. Dow up 162. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

FOREX.com’s Kathleen Brooks updates on the Eurozone crisis questioning whether Italy could be the next to fall in the region.

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with Europe’s declining influence, international funds flows, nickel and emerging issues for mining companies.

Local broker focus shifted from Europe to more local concerns last week, with banks, insurers, builders and miners coming to the fore.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report laments the increasing effect simplistic doom and gloom commentary is having on global markets.

Market analysts at FXCM detail some of the fundamentals of the current debt crisis in Europe and offer some tips on how traders can protect themselves in the current market environment.

Whether it be stocks or bonds, valuations can be misleading. PFP’s Tim Price looks at both classes in today’s context.

Things are turning ugly in Spain and investors prefer to be safe rather than sorry. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)