by The BlackSummit Team | Jun 2, 2026 | Wooden Nickel
The Wooden Nickel is a collection of roughly a handful of recent topics that have caught our attention. Here you’ll find current, open-ended thoughts. We wish to use this piece as a way to think out loud in public rather than make formal proclamations or projections....
by The BlackSummit Team | May 30, 2026 | Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global Equities Make Gains Global equities were broadly positive this week, with equities rising toward highs on optimism around a potential U.S.–Iran deal, easing oil prices, and continued strength in AI-driven tech stocks. The S&P 500 and...
by The BlackSummit Team | May 28, 2026 | Geopolitics & the Day After
Welcome to this week’s edition of Geopolitics & the Day After. Each week, we curate and synthesize key developments from global politics, economics, and financial markets, drawing from a wide range of trusted sources. Our goal is to provide you with a clear,...
by The BlackSummit Team | May 23, 2026 | Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global Equities Make Gains Global equities made gains this week, trading near record highs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq increased 0.45% and 0.88%, respectively, while the Dow Jones gained 2.13%. The US 10-year Treasury was little changed at 4.56%,...
by The BlackSummit Team | May 22, 2026 | Crossroads
Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded over the last month in the Middle East/North Africa, Asia (ex-China/India/Japan), Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa, and which may affect economic, financial, and geopolitical issues in the months ahead....