The Wooden Nickel
The Wooden Nickel is a collection of roughly a handful of recent topics that have caught our attention. Here you’ll find current, open-ended thoughts. We wish to use this piece as a way to think out loud in public rather than formal proclamations or projections....
Weekly Market Update
Global Equities Make Gains Global equities made gains this week. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones increased 0.87% and 1.59%, respectively. The Nasdaq rose slightly by 0.25%. The US 10-year Treasury note declined several basis points to 4.18% while the price of a...
Geopolitics & the Day After
To begin this week's newsletter, we dive into the results of the recent elections in both France and the UK and what they mean for the continent's future prospects. Then, we examine the surprising result of Iran's presidential election following the death of President...
Statecraft and the Dollar’s Trajectory: From the Impulse of Passion to the Paths of Prudence
Power does not guarantee security. Preserving the global order is costly. Restraining the forces that aim at destabilizing the global order is even costlier. The fate of the dollar and the fate of global currency stability largely depend on the internal politics of...
Electrifying the Future: The EV Market Landscape
As the global automotive industry accelerates toward a cleaner, more sustainable future, the electric vehicle (EV) market has been significantly elevated and demands exploration. It is a fact that EVs reduce greenhouse gas emissions when compared to traditional...
Weekly Market Update
Global Make Slight Gains Global equities were mixed this week. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones fell -0.08%. On the other hand, the Nasdaq rose slightly by 0.24%. The US 10-year Treasury note ticked up to 4.38% and the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate...
Geopolitics & the Day After
To begin this week's newsletter, we look at the upcoming elections in France in which right-wing parties may pose a threat to European stability. Then, we examine recent geoeconomic anxieties, from the question of how long the US economy can go with high interest...
Wonderful Highs and Miserable Lows: Plotinus on European Tremors and Market Dialectic
What has been happening with European stocks (ticker EZU below) since the beginning of the month? Why have they lost more than 6%, while the S&P 500 (ticker SPY) and the Dow Jones (ticker DIA) have gained more than 3% and 1% respectively? Someone might say that...
Weekly Market Update
Global Make Slight Gains Global equities made slight gains this week after reaching record levels mid-week. The S&P 500 gained 0.61% while the Dow Jones increased 1.45%. On the other hand, the Nasdaq was flat on the week. The US 10-year Treasury note ticked up to...
CROSSROADS
At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics June 20, 2024 | Volume 7, Issue 6 | The BlackSummit Team Here is a summary of important events that unfolded over the last month, and which may affect economic, financial, and geopolitical issues in the months ahead....
