by Andy Quirk | Aug 29, 2018 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month: North America The US and Mexico have reached an agreement to revise key portions of the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The new agreement will be renamed the United...
by Andy Quirk | Aug 18, 2018 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action It was a good week for US stocks as the Dow and the S&P 500 saw major gains on Thursday. US government debt yields fell this week amidst fears surrounding emerging markets. European markets edged slightly lower on the week, with Asian markets closing...
by Andy Quirk | Jul 24, 2018 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month: Global Impact: Trump’s Rhetoric Threatens the Rules Based Order US President Trump has created global concerns over his imposition of tariffs on China, the EU, Canada, Japan, and...
by Andy Quirk | Jul 21, 2018 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action US stock markets were relatively unchanged for the week despite continued fears of a trade war, with the Dow ending +0.2%. The S&P 500 rose by less than 0.1% and the Nasdaq declined by less than 0.1%. European stocks turned lower on Friday, as the...
by Andy Quirk | Jun 28, 2018 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month: Re-election of Turkish President Recep Erdoğan Facts Turkish president Recep Erdoğan has claimed victory in the recent Turkish presidential election, reaching 52.5% of the popular...