by Rachel Poole | Oct 19, 2019 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Global equity markets boosted slightly after a strong start to the third-quarter earnings season which has been offset somewhat by slow developments in global trade talks and Brexit dealings. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX)...
by Rachel Poole | Oct 2, 2019 | 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 The US House of Representatives has launched an official impeachment inquiry into...
by Rachel Poole | Sep 3, 2019 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
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....
by Rachel Poole | Aug 10, 2019 | Uncategorized, 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...
by Rachel Poole | Aug 1, 2019 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
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...