Crossroads: At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics
Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month: North America US President Trump has succeeded in one of his major goals: renegotiating NAFTA, now known as USMCA. USMCA is a standard modern trade agreement requiring a higher minimum...Weekly Market Update
Market Action Stock market gains have largely been eliminated for the year, indexes are in correction territory, and several S&P sectors – namely Communication Services, Energy, Financials, and Materials – have declined 10-15% in the last three months...Reflections on the Market’s Turmoil
Yesterday, while I was boarding an overseas flight, the markets were experiencing significant turmoil. During the long flight, I had the opportunity to contemplate the causes of the recent turmoil. The list below, while not necessarily exhaustive, covers the most...Repricing Expectations: Reconciling Market Disruptions and the Earnings Momentum
Yesterday the Nasdaq index touched correction territory by dropping more than 10% since its recent highs. Should we be expecting a correction or even a bear market for the rest of the indexes as well? Our opinion is that the equities are going through a repricing...Weekly Market Update
Market Action At Blacksummit we are monitoring a few important indices in order to observe market momentum and understand possible market patterns and direction. In an effort to comprehend if we are in the process of a market rotation (e.g. from growth into value)...Sign Up for Our Publications
