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 Market News Global equities are mixed Global equities had mixed results this week. The Dow Jones rose only 0.12%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.16%. The Nasdaq also fell 0.39% on the week. The US 10-year Treasury rose a few basis points to 4.33%. Meanwhile, the...
Geopolitics & the Day After
This week we are giving emphasis to important actors that are emerging on the global stage, namely India and the Middle East's Gulf states. India is leveraging both its relationship with the West and its BRICS allies to improve their economy and seek greater...
CROSSROADS
At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics September 12, 2023 | Volume 6, Issue 8 | 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...
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 Eurozone is facing. Next, we assess the implications of Sub-Saharan Africa's latest coup in...
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 portfolios and our politics. Edmund Burke could be...
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 the week. The US 10-year Treasury dropped a few basis points but remained high at...
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 economic growth and stability that was coined China's "economic miracle" may have come to an end. Meanwhile,...
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 US 10-year Treasury dropped a couple of basis points but remained high at 4.23%, while the...
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 bloc meets in Johannesburg. We then move to examine the unique position that the Chinese economy...
