by Rachel Poole | Nov 30, 2023 | Geopolitics & the Day After, Uncategorized
As we enter into the last month of 2023, we are assessing some of the defining trends of this year which will undoubtedly shape 2024 as well. We begin with the status of the Chinese economy and its ongoing woes with its property sector which is leading to civil...
by John E. Charalambakis | Nov 28, 2023 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
Market bifurcation, as discussed in the previous commentary, is not an exclusive right of markets and geopolitical philosophy/practices. Ten days ago, OpenAI (the parent company of ChatGPT) demanded that right too, after first firing Sam Altman (one of the founders)...
by The BlackSummit Team | Nov 21, 2023 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics November 21, 2023 | Volume 6, Issue 10 | 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 | Nov 18, 2023 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
The BlackSummit Team | November 18, 2023 Global Market News Global equities make gains Global equities made gains this week. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 gained 1.94% and 2.24%, respectively, while the Nasdaq rose 2.37%. The US 10-year Treasury fell several basis...
by Rachel Poole | Nov 16, 2023 | Geopolitics & the Day After, Uncategorized
Fighting in the Gaza Strip between Hamas and Israel continues to escalate and the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen especially as hospitals and other civilian infrastructure have become stages for the conflict. This week, we assess the possibility of a two-state...
by John E. Charalambakis | Nov 14, 2023 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
It was April 16, 1917, when Vladimir Lenin stepped down from the train at the Finland train station in a triumphant return – after 17 years in Swiss exile – to demonstrate the will to power when the might makes it right. “Dear comrades, soldiers, sailors, and workers,...