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
Peter Switzer: This Will Be An OK Year For Long-Term Investors
Feb 17 2012
Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report argues that Europe still provides challenges but that longer term investors should see a reasonable 2012.
Next Week At A Glance
Feb 17 2012
A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.
The Overnight Report: Adrenalin Shot?
Feb 17 2012
European central banks have now agreed to join the Greek bond restructure while there is also talk of simply giving Greece a bridging loan. Dow up 123. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)
Greek Default Draws Closer
Feb 16 2012
Dennis Gartman suggests the writing is on the wall for Greece if this week’s EU actions are any indication.
The Overnight Report: The Great Unknown
Feb 16 2012
Wall Street appears at somewhat of a loss as to what one should do from here, and the Fed doesn’t seem to know either. Dow down 97. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)
Oil In The New Global Economy
Feb 15 2012
The price of oil is beholden to storage capacity, refinery capacity, supply issues and Middle East tensions but in demand terms the global economy’s shift from West to East is significant for future pricing.
The Overnight Report: We’re Happy, Aren’t We?
Feb 14 2012
Response in global markets overnight to the Greek vote was relatively muted as ratification yet awaits. Dow up 72. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)
The Monday Report
Feb 13 2012
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The ECB Opens The Floodgates
Feb 10 2012
Kathleen Brooks of FOREX.com notes the ECB is trying to improve liquidity by extending eligibility criteria to make it easier for banks in the region to attract capital.
The Overnight Report: Ouzos All Round
Feb 10 2012
Greek politicians finally reached an agreement last night and will await EU approval. Wall Street shrugged. Dow up 6. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)
