by Rachel Poole | Aug 5, 2020 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded this month, and which may affect economic, financial and geopolitical issues in the months ahead: North America Over the last month, tensions between the US and China have escalated to new highs. At the...
by Rachel Poole | Jul 3, 2020 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
North America Surprisingly, global equity markets have continued their rebound, making up the ground lost in March. Many economists and investors attribute the soaring numbers to the trillions of dollars of government stimulus that has been pumped into the markets....
by Rachel Poole | Jun 1, 2020 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded this month, and which may affect economic, financial and geopolitical issues in the months ahead: North America At the beginning of May, both President Donald Trump and top Chinese officials reaffirmed that...
by Rachel Poole | May 5, 2020 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded this past month, and which may affect economic, financial and geopolitical issues in the months ahead: North America Crude oil futures went negative for the first time in history on April 20th....
by Rachel Poole | Apr 1, 2020 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
North America The United States (US) Congress passed the largest economic relief package in US history in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The deal includes $300 billion allocated for cash payments to individuals, over $350 billion in loans for small businesses,...
by Rachel Poole | Mar 3, 2020 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
Here is a summary of the most important events that unfolded last month, and which may affect economic, financial and geopolitical issues in the months ahead: North America The last week of February, global markets had the worst week on record since the 2008 financial...