Publications

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: February 25, 2022 |

Canceling the Noise

In an effort to understand the delusional madness that has been on display since yesterday, and continuing the series that we started last week, allow us to share with you […]

By: The BlackSummit Team | On: February 24, 2022 |

The Day After & the Era of Transformation

“Erudite, sharply focused and fun to read, The Canon of the Markets, a compendium of many of Dr. Charalambakis’ finest commentaries, should be required reading for all investors who feel overwhelmed […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: February 22, 2022 |

When the Arcs of Complexity and Idiocy Merge: Market Echoes at the Juncture Point Where Milton and Verdi Met Putin

Given yesterday afternoon’s Ukrainian developments, we thought to start with the conclusion of today’s commentary: Carl von Clausewitz addressed the issue of limited and absolute war in On War. The […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: February 21, 2022 |

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global equities tumble Global equities lost more ground this week as fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine mount. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed the […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: February 17, 2022 |

Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics

Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded over the last month, and which may affect economic, financial and geopolitical issues in the months ahead: North America […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: February 17, 2022 |

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global equities tumble Global equities tumbled this week as inflation continues its rise. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed the week down 1.82% and 1.00% respectively, […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: February 14, 2022 |

Canceling the Noise; Not by Bread Alone

Introduction: Given the market volatility, we will start posting, on an ad hoc basis, a very short commentary whose purpose would be twofold: First, to cancel out the loud noises in […]

By: The BlackSummit Team | On: February 8, 2022 |

The Wooden Nickel

1. Terry Smith and Quality Terry Smith is known as “Britain’s Buffett” (Figure 1 shows why the moniker exists) and his annual letter is always an illuminating read. This year’s letter is […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: February 4, 2022 |

Geopolitical Challenges and Statecraft

“You are certain to not to be disappointed by The Canon of the Markets. In the surabondant commentariat on the markets, John Charalambakis’ contribution is unique: he puts together something […]

By: John E. Charalambakis | On: February 1, 2022 |

Put(in)s and Calls and Getting Ambushed by the Future: A Machiavellian Win-Win Strategy in the Midst of Market and Geopolitical Turmoil

In two of our January commentaries, we discussed some fundamental reasons that make us skeptical of a continuous market upswing, as well as some reasons that make us consider a continuous selloff as […]

By: Rachel Poole | On: January 31, 2022 |

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global equities decline as volatility rises Global equities recovered some losses in what was a volatile week for markets. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed the […]