Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Jan 4, 2021 | Crossroads

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 After months of negotiations, Congress has finally passed a pandemic relief package. Though he...

Covid-19 and the Day After

by Rachel Poole | Dec 30, 2020 | Geopolitics & the Day After

Here is our take on the articles summarized below: The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically shifted the trajectory of the global economy, highlighting several trends that were already present before the pandemic such as digitalization, and corporate consolidation...

Geopolitical Challenges and Statecraft

by Rachel Poole | Dec 23, 2020 | Geopolitics & the Day After

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 power may be shifting. The act of rebalancing the...

Weekly Market Update

by Rachel Poole | Dec 19, 2020 | Weekly Market Update

Happy Holidays from the BlackSummit team!Due to Christmas and the New Year, the Weekly Market Update will not be published on December 26th or January 2nd. Global Market News Global equities reach record levelsGlobal equities reached record levels this week as...

Covid-19 and the Day After

by Rachel Poole | Dec 17, 2020 | Geopolitics & the Day After

Here is our take on the articles summarized below: While stock markets have seen an incredible recovery since the crash at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, other crucial building blocks of the global financial system have suffered in the background. Hopes are high...