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 | Uncategorized
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
Geopolitical Concerns The uncertain outlook for European security The Economist Fear of a Great Power War Could Be Making One More Likely Daniel W. Drezner, World Politics Review Great Powers, Geopolitics, and Global Trade | BCG Priscille...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jan 21, 2025 | Crossroads
At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics 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...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jan 21, 2025 | Crossroads
At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics North America Yesterday, during his second inaugural address, President Donald Trump announced plans to sign a series of executive orders to launch “the complete restoration of America.” He...