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...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jan 21, 2025 | Crossroads
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 criticized former President Joe Biden for domestic crises and...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jan 18, 2025 | Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global Equities Gain Global equities made gains his week as inflation fears eased. The Dow Jones and the S&P 500 rose 3.69% and 2.91%, respectively, and the Nasdaq increased 2.45%. The US 10-year Treasury note dropped several basis points to...