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
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
Elections The Looming Threat
May 03 2012
This weekend’s elections in Europe could mark a turning point for the eurozone, and not for the best from a financial market perspective.
Have The US And European Economies Parted Company?
May 03 2012
Statisticians suggest recent data highlights the US and European economies are moving further apart in growth terms.
The Overnight Report: Euro-Fear Rebuilding
May 03 2012
Weak eurozone manufacturing and unemployment numbers ahead of this weekend’s French and Greek elections are cause for concern. Dow down 10. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)
The Overnight Report: April Showers
May 01 2012
After a strong run from before Christmas, Wall Street has closed flat for April as it consolidates to await the next drivers. Dow down 14 last night. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)
The Monday Report
Apr 30 2012
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
Gold, Recession, And Why Britain’s Winning The Currency War
Apr 27 2012
BullionVault’s Ben Traynor thinks the Bank of England has done a good job in avoiding a liquidity crisis for its banks and this is boosting gold in Sterling terms.
Next Week At A Glance
Apr 27 2012
A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.
The Overnight Report: Focus Shifts To Northern Europe
Apr 24 2012
Last night’s collapse of the Dutch government adds to French election concerns as suddenly the focus swings well and truly towards “good” Europe within the wider crisis. Dow down 109. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)
The Monday Report
Apr 23 2012
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
Next Week At A Glance
Apr 20 2012
A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.
