by The BlackSummit Team | Jul 6, 2023 | Geopolitics & the Day After, Uncategorized
This week we begin with an examination of this year’s geo-economic risks borne by both Europe and the Americas. We then move to a discussion of how US disengagement from the Middle East requires changes in American foreign policy. Next, we take a look at trends...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jul 1, 2023 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global equities update Global equities made gains this week amid strong US economic data reports. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed up 2.35% and 2.02%, respectively, while the Nasdaq gained 2.19%. The US 10-year Treasury rose several basis points...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jun 29, 2023 | Geopolitics & the Day After, Uncategorized
Events which were simultaneously predictable and unexpected continue to drive global change. This week we begin by examining the bizarre mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group and its effects on Russian power. We then move to look at natural gas, which may stay with us...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jun 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
This week, we will be continuing our series on emerging economies with some comments on Africa. Like many of the regions we have explored in this commentary series on emerging economies, the situation facing Africa presents a two-sided conundrum. On the one hand,...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jun 24, 2023 | Geopolitics & the Day After, Uncategorized
Uncertainty and new opportunities continue to drive the geopolitical landscape. In this week’s edition of Geopolitics & the Day After, we explore a wide range of topics, from China’s precarious economic outlook to hopeful predictions of emerging...