Publications

By: The BlackSummit Team | On: September 7, 2023 |

Geopolitics & the Day After

This week we cover developments in 4 major regions of the world: Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, China, and Latin America. First, we take a look at the economic crossroads that the […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: September 5, 2023 |

Seeking Edmund Burke’s Foresight

Ideological sclerotic politics can lead to tyranny. Adopting inflexible stands in an ever-changing market can lead to portfolio fragility. Ignoring the principle of prudence can inflict instability on both our […]

By: The BlackSummit Team | On: September 2, 2023 |

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global equities make gains Global equities made gains this week. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 rose 1.43% and 2.50%, respectively, while the Nasdaq climbed 3.25% on […]

By: The BlackSummit Team | On: August 31, 2023 |

Geopolitics & the Day After

This week, we look at the failures of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to bring stability to their people and we assess where this has led them. For Xi, the […]

By: The BlackSummit Team | On: August 26, 2023 |

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global equities mixed Global equities were mixed this week. The Dow was down -0.45%, the S&P rose 0.82%, and the Nasdaq gained 2.26% over the week. The […]

By: The BlackSummit Team | On: August 24, 2023 |

Geopolitics & the Day After

This week we examine the unique dynamics of the new era of geopolitical conflagration. We first take a look at the possibility of a more multipolar world as the BRICS […]

By: The BlackSummit Team | On: August 22, 2023 |

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 […]

By: The BlackSummit Team | On: August 19, 2023 |

Weekly Market Update

The BlackSummit Team | August 19, 2023 Global Market News Global equities see losses Global equities were down this week amid rising Treasury yields and sluggish Chinese economic data. The […]

By: The BlackSummit Team | On: August 17, 2023 |

Geopolitics & the Day After

This week we examine global developments from a wide range of topics. We begin by investigating the cracks appearing in the foundation of the Chinese economic miracle. We then move […]

By: The BlackSummit Team | On: August 15, 2023 |

CROSSROADS

At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics August 15, 2023 | Volume 6, Issue 7 | The BlackSummit Team Here is a summary of important events that unfolded over the […]

By: The BlackSummit Team | On: August 10, 2023 |

Geopolitics & the Day After

This week’s edition focuses on green energy commodities and the consequent geopolitical impact, the ramifications for the Russian state as the war in Ukraine sallies on with no end in […]