Geopolitical Challenges and Statecraft

The articles we selected this week explore shifting power balances through several lenses. First, renewable energy is a relatively new piece on the geopolitical chessboard, but it has quickly garnered attention as what is likely to be a pivotal trend in the 21st...

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global equities riseGlobal equities rose this week. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note increased 3 basis points to 1.20% while oil prices continued to rise. The price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil increased nearly 5%,...

Covid-19 and the Day After

Here is our take on the articles summarized below:  As recovery efforts around the globe begin to gain traction, policymakers and economists are looking for what the future holds.  In our first reviewed article, we examine how the dangers of the coronavirus...

Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global equities rallyGlobal equities rallied this week after dropping more than 3% last week. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to 1.17% while oil prices soared. The price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil jumped more...