Author: Rachel Poole

By: Rachel Poole | On: February 11, 2021 |

Covid-19 and the Day After

Here is our take on the articles summarized below:  As recovery efforts around the globe begin to gain traction, policymakers and economists are looking for what the future holds.  In […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: February 6, 2021 |

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global equities rallyGlobal equities rallied this week after dropping more than 3% last week. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to 1.17% while oil […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: February 4, 2021 |

Geopolitical Challenges and Statecraft

The articles we have summarized this week explore the ties between the US and China and Russia, which are arguably the most complicated and tense relationships newly elected President Joe […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: February 1, 2021 |

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded last month, and which may affect economic, financial, and geopolitical issues in the months ahead:  North America Newly elected […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: January 28, 2021 |

Covid-19 and the Day After

Here is our take on the articles summarized below:  Central banks around the world have pumped trillions of dollars of liquidity into markets in order to ensure some kind of […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: January 21, 2021 |

Geopolitical Challenges and Statecraft

The world may be reaching another inflection point in the next few years. Instability (political, economic, social, financial) and upheaval may be reaching alarming levels. Consequently, the global balance of […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: January 16, 2021 |

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global equities down on the weekGlobal equities were down on the week despite President-Elect Joe Biden’s proposal of another Covid-19 relief package. The yield on the US […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: January 14, 2021 |

Covid-19 and the Day After

Here is our take on the articles summarized below: While central bank policies and speculation have propelled markets to new highs in 2020, the global economy remains in a deep recession. […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: January 9, 2021 |

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global equities continue their riseOverlooking the chaotic events in Washington D.C. this week, global equities made gains. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose above […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: January 7, 2021 |

Geopolitical Challenges and Statecraft

The world may be reaching another inflection point in the next few years. Instability (political, economic, social, financial) and upheaval may be reaching alarming levels. Consequently, the global balance of […]