by Rachel Poole | Aug 2, 2021 | Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global equities slightly down on the week Global equities were slightly down on the week. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones both ended down 0.37% and 0.36% respectively, while the Nasdaq was a bit lower on the week, closing 1.11% down. The yield on...
by Rachel Poole | Jul 29, 2021 | Geopolitics & the Day After
Here is our take on the articles summarized below: The concerning spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19 has many reflecting on the multitude of changes caused by both the initial thrust of the pandemic and today’s retreading of it. Foreign Policy asked 13...
by Rachel Poole | Jul 24, 2021 | Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global equities gainGlobal equities posted impressive gains this week even after a steep drop on Monday. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones gained 1.96% and 1.08% respectively. The Nasdaq had an even better week, closing 2.84% up. On the other hand, the...
by Rachel Poole | Jul 22, 2021 | Geopolitics & the Day After
The articles we have selected this week cover a range of foreign policy issues at the top of the Biden administration’s agenda including climate change, Chinese aggression, and stability in the Middle East. More specifically, we explore China’s new military ambitions,...
by Rachel Poole | Jul 17, 2021 | Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global equities down on the week Global equities ended down on the week amid fears of a Covid-19 resurgence and a jump in inflation. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones declined 0.97% and 0.52% respectively. The Nasdaq took a bigger hit this week, ending...