Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Oct 2, 2019 | 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 The US House of Representatives has launched an official impeachment inquiry into...

Crossroads: At the intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Sep 3, 2019 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   North America At the start of the month, the United States (US) announced sanctions on Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, escalating tensions between the two countries....

Weekly Market Update

by Rachel Poole | Aug 10, 2019 | Weekly Market Update

Market Action By noon on Friday, global equities had recovered some of the sharp losses recorded on Monday. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell to 1.70% from 1.86% last week. In Europe, bond yields fell to record lows. In the United Kingdom, yields fell to...

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

by Rachel Poole | Aug 1, 2019 | Crossroads

Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month:   North America Trade talks between the US and China have resumed this week in Shanghai. The expectations for this round of negotiations are low as the 2020 US elections loom in the...

Weekly Market Update

by Rachel Poole | Jul 20, 2019 | Weekly Market Update

Market Action Global equities saw little change this week, but the yield on the US 10-year Treasury note dropped 8 basis points to 2.05%. The price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell almost $5 to $55. 60 while volatility rose from 12.7 to 13.3, as...