by The BlackSummit Team | Jul 29, 2023 | Weekly Market Update
The BlackSummit Team | July 29, 2023 Global Market News Global equities make gainsGlobal equities made gains this week. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed up 1.01% and 0.66%, respectively, while the Nasdaq gained 2.02% over the week. The US 10-year Treasury ticked...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jul 27, 2023 | Geopolitics & the Day After
July 27, 2023 This week’s edition covers risks posed to the global economy and the opportunity for the African continent. We start by reviewing the supply of critical minerals and the impact geopolitics may have on China’s role in the marketplace. Then, we...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jul 25, 2023 | Commentaries
Different manifestations of money are better understood than others. The paper bills in our wallets and the digits sitting in our checking and savings accounts at the bank are easily understood. Since the Financial Crisis, investors and market participants have had to...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jul 22, 2023 | Weekly Market Update
Global Market News Global equities mixed Global equities were mixed this week as several disappointing tech earnings reports came out. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed up 0.69% and 2.08%, respectively, while the Nasdaq closed down 0.57%. The US 10-year Treasury...
by The BlackSummit Team | Jul 20, 2023 | Geopolitics & the Day After
This week’s edition examines the major geoeconomic and geopolitical shifts that are underway in a new era of global volatility. We start by reviewing global demographic trends, where wealthy countries and developing countries have divergent futures. We move into...