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...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jan 16, 2025 | Geopolitics & the Day After
This week’s newsletter explores the seismic shifts in geopolitics as Donald Trump’s re-election ushers in a transactional global order, straining alliances and deepening divisions in Europe. We examine the turmoil in bond markets, where rising yields are reshaping...