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European stock market close 24 June 2016 The FTSE has shown a bit of gumption compared to its newly divorced partners. I don't think many would have thought about it only closing down 2.8% on the day, and it finished up on the week to boot. That's a potentially very bullish signal...

The world is running on fumes Thank goodness the vote was on a Thursday, not a Monday. I might be projecting but it feels like there isn't much gas left in the tank. That vote was emotional and the swings were epic. If you're reading this, you probably survived and I hope ForexLive was a help...

Blackrock chief strategist Watt talking to Bloomberg 24 June 2016 there would have been less market disruption if investors had bought sterling on polls favouring Remain GBP could rebound over next week but will likely weaken from here over next 6 months US stocks down 3-4% after Brexit is "odd...

Details of the June 2016 US Michigan consumer sentiment final report 24 June 2016 Flash 94.3. May 94.7 Current conditions 110.8 vs 111.4 exp. Flash 111.7. Prior 109.9 Expectations 82.4 vs 83.1 exp. Flash 83.2. Prior 84.9 1yr inflation exp 2.6% vs 2.4% flash/prior...

US durable goods for May 2016 Prior 3.4%. Revised to 3.3% Ex-transport -0.3% vs 0.1% exp. Prior 0.5% Ex-defense -0.9% vs 3.8%, Prior. Revised to 3.7% Cap goods orders non-def ex-air -0.7% vs 0.4% exp. Prior -0.6%, Revised to -0.4...

Japan's MOF delivering a G7 communique as this year's host nation 24 June 2016 will consult closely on market movements and stability central banks have taken steps to ensure liquidity excessive volatility in fx can have bad economic effects Elsewhere IMF boss Lagarde now joining the ever growing...

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That's the one thing I hate about huge moves, it screws up your charts Now the dust has settled somewhat and we're only subjected to 100 pips swings instead of 800 pips swings, we can try and look at the picture we face now...

Oh dear Donald :-D Don't go shouting that too loudly around there Trump. *Glasgow kiss. PRONUNCIATION: (GLAS-go kis, GLAZ-)MEANING: noun: A headbutt: a strike with the head to someone's sensitive area (such as the nose...

The results of the UK’s EU referendum will remain the main focus throughout today and a key focal point for the coming sessions, days, and weeks. The true consequences to the UK’s economy and even the true impact on the global economy remain widely unknown...

Ewald Nowotny having his say We have hundreds of millions of euros to use against insufficient liquidity Is seeing stabilisation in markets after initial surprise If banks have Brexit trouble we will provide liquidity For now the initial reaction looks to have run its course...

A whole series of comments from various corners of the globe 24 June 2016 Russian central bank closely following markets Norwegian fin min - Brexit could drag down growth, must expect market turmoil Danish central bank head- have tools needed to defend EUR peg, will do whatever required Italian e...

Swiss National Bank confirm they have been active during Brexit outcome 24 June 2016 will continue to monitor and act when necessary No surprises as I highlighted the base case scenario in one of my earlier posts. On EURCHF I wrote: "While 1...

Brexit campaign leader and potential UK PM makes his press statement 24 June 2016 UK can find a voice in the world equal to that of 5th largest economy people in UK have spoken up for democracy in Britain and Europe Not everyone Boris but a majority at least...

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon out on the wires 24 June 2016 wants to secure Scotland's place in EU Second Scottish independence referendum here we come if parliament judges 2nd referendum is best way to stay in EU then it must be held before end of EU exit talks 2nd referendum now hig...

The political snowball is starting to roll Cameron choosing to step down shows the inherent problem with this great country. So what if he was wrong in the path he chose? At least he stood up for his beliefs. I can't say I held huge respect for him but I hold even less now...

France Q1 GDP final release now published yy +1.3% vs +1.4% exp/flash Data out a short while ago but not changing anything. Posting for info...

Bank of England governor Carney now up to the rostrum as expected 24 June 2016 BOE ready to provide GBP 250bln of additional funds economic adjustments will be supported by resilient banking system Yes because they've been shoring up their defences with cheap money rather than lend it on...

Let’s sit back and take stock on some of the major points that Fed Chairperson Yellen had made in two straight days of testimonies, shall we? Specifically, let’s take a look at Yellen’s views on the U.S. economy, the possibility of a Brexit, monetary policy, and the U.S. stock market...