by Rachel Poole | Dec 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Rachel Poole | Dec 12, 2020 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global equities fall on the weekAfter entering record-high territory last week, global equities fell this week as global Covid-19 cases continued to rise sharply. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note dropped to 0.89% from 0.96% last week while...
by Rachel Poole | Dec 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Rachel Poole | Dec 5, 2020 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global equities approach record-highsGlobal equities approached record-high territory this week on expectations of a fast rollout of several Covid-19 vaccines and the hopes that more fiscal stimulus is on its way soon. The yield on the US 10-year...
by Rachel Poole | Dec 4, 2020 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
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 Former vice president Joe Biden has been declared the winner of the US presidential election....