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...
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...
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...
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...
The day after Brexit 24-06-2016 Opening DAX index future, almost 10% lower. Biggest market crash in recent history! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qwP2sPnfS0...
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...
Here's your economic data/event calendar for today 24 June 2016 Greetings one and all. A momentous occasion as the UK votes for Brexit and I for one am very pleased with the outcome on a variety of levels but the path ahead for the UK will be anything but smooth...
Brexit odds are rising: GBP/USD is crashing, things are looking cruel as more votes for leave are gaining ground. The initial big fall came from Sunderland after a push from Newcastle. Since then, the pound found some stability but fresh results push things lower. The low so far has been under 1...
USD/JPY was under pressure together with the strengthening of the Brexit cause. And when it looks more and more real, USD/JPY went all the way down to 98.82. But from there, a bounce to 101.50 is seen. Japanese officials have noted that FX movements are “rough”...
ccording to various models and TV forecasts, the Leave camp is set to carry the day and win. Results keep on pouring in and while the count shows vote on a knife’s edge, it is clear that Brexit is performing well. GBP/USD is under 1...
ITV calls it. The BBC and Sky News follow. It is over. Here is what has happened and what might be seen in the next few days. Things became clearer as the night progressed, with the minimal margin for Remain in Newcastle and the big Leave win in Sunderland...
Never has change come so swiftly and unexpectedly It's over. It's all done but the counting. They'll try to hang the pollsters but who cares. The vote is in and it's wide enough that I don't see any way for Cameron to wiggle out of it...
