by The BlackSummit Team | Sep 12, 2023 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
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...
by The BlackSummit Team | Sep 7, 2023 | Geopolitics & the Day After, Uncategorized
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...
by John E. Charalambakis | Sep 5, 2023 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
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...
by The BlackSummit Team | Sep 2, 2023 | Uncategorized, 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...
by The BlackSummit Team | Aug 31, 2023 | Geopolitics & the Day After, Uncategorized
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...
by The BlackSummit Team | Aug 26, 2023 | Uncategorized, 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...