by The BlackSummit Team | Jan 30, 2025 | Geopolitics & the Day After
This week’s newsletter explores the unraveling of international law in geopolitics, as major powers increasingly disregard legal norms, from Russia’s war in Ukraine to China’s actions in the South China Sea. In geoeconomics, we analyze the volatility in global...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jan 25, 2025 | Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global Equities Make Gains Global equities made gains this week. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 rose 2.15% and 1.74%, respectively, while the Nasdaq gained 1.65%. The US 10-year Treasury note was relatively unchanged on the week, closing Friday at...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jan 24, 2025 | Regional Market Watch
European Markets Corporate and Business News German investor morale fell more than expected in January. The ZEW economic research institute reported that the economic sentiment index dropped to 10.3 points from 15.7 points in December. German exporters expect a 2.7%...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jan 23, 2025 | Geopolitics & the Day After
This week’s newsletter delves into Europe’s escalating security dilemma and the growing risk of great power conflict as the global order unravels, with rising tensions shaping the geopolitical landscape. Turning to geoeconomics, we analyze the volatility in global...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jan 21, 2025 | Crossroads
Middle East/North Africa On January 19th, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began with the release of three Israeli hostages as part of a deal facilitated by international mediators. The first phase of the agreement includes the release of 33 hostages over 6...