by The BlackSummit Team | Sep 7, 2023 | Geopolitics & the Day After, Uncategorized
This week we cover developments in 4 major regions of the world: Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, China, and Latin America. First, we take a look at the economic crossroads that the Eurozone is facing. Next, we assess the implications of Sub-Saharan Africa’s latest...
by The BlackSummit Team | Sep 2, 2023 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global equities make gains Global equities made gains this week. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 rose 1.43% and 2.50%, respectively, while the Nasdaq climbed 3.25% on the week. The US 10-year Treasury dropped a few basis points but remained high at...
by The BlackSummit Team | Aug 31, 2023 | Geopolitics & the Day After, Uncategorized
This week, we look at the failures of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to bring stability to their people and we assess where this has led them. For Xi, the economic growth and stability that was coined China’s “economic miracle” may have come to an...
by The BlackSummit Team | Aug 26, 2023 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global equities mixed Global equities were mixed this week. The Dow was down -0.45%, the S&P rose 0.82%, and the Nasdaq gained 2.26% over the week. The US 10-year Treasury dropped a couple of basis points but remained high at 4.23%, while the...
by The BlackSummit Team | Aug 24, 2023 | Geopolitics & the Day After, Uncategorized
This week we examine the unique dynamics of the new era of geopolitical conflagration. We first take a look at the possibility of a more multipolar world as the BRICS bloc meets in Johannesburg. We then move to examine the unique position that the Chinese economy...