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Summary
In an era of rapid economic shifts, staying ahead of the curve is a strategic necessity. Global markets have entered a period shaped by recalibrated trade patterns, evolving fiscal policies, and heightened geopolitical volatility. While recent economic activity has demonstrated remarkable resilience, the transition into 2026 introduces new complexities that demand rigorous analysis.
Join Dr. Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist at S&P Global Ratings, and thought leaders from S&P Global Market Intelligence for an exclusive deep dive into the macroeconomic forces shaping the current credit landscape. This session moves beyond the high-level to examine the specific risks and hidden opportunities emerging across global markets.
During this session, we will be delving into:
- Growth Resilience
- Geopolitical and Trade Dynamics
- Credit Landscape Evolution
- Actionable Research and Data for Credit Risk Strategy
Speakers
S&P Global Ratings
Paul Gruenwald
Global Chief Economist
Paul Gruenwald is the Global Chief Economist at S&P Global Ratings based in New York. He leads the economic research agenda and serves as the primary spokesperson on macro-economic matters for the company.
Before joining S&P Global Ratings in 2013, Paul spent almost five years at the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) as the Asia Pacific Chief Economist, where he was responsible for helping set and direct ANZ’s Asian and global economic research agenda, as well as building the bank’s economic research efforts and profile in the region. Previously, Paul worked at the International MonetaryFund(IMF) for nearly 16 years, where he led the team producing the IMF’s Asian regional outlook reports. He was also the IMF Resident Representative to Hong Kong and Korea, the Deputy Chief of the China Division, and did considerable work on both public (Paris Club) and private (London Club) debt restructuring issues.
Paul has a Ph.D. in Economics from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in Economics/Mathematics from the University of Texas.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Noel Maken
Product Specialist, Risk & Valuation Services
Noel Maken joined S&P Global Market Intelligence in 2022. He is a Credit Product Specialist and works closely with Commercial and Product teams to develop and deliver innovative solutions that empower clients to effectively assess and manage counterparty risk. Leveraging his expertise in credit risk methodologies, data analytics, and technology, Noel helps clients streamline their risk assessment processes and make informed decisions using advanced credit models and cutting-edge technology.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Stewart Webster
Director, Risk & Valuation Services
Stewart Webster is a 13-year veteran at S&P Global and currently serves as a Director on the Credit & Risk Solutions team in the Market Intelligence segment. His focus is quantitative risk models that are driven by big data, machine learning, and climate impact. Stewart uses these models to streamline processes and provide workflow automation for the firm’s global clients.
He was also an Associate on the Leveraged Finance team at S&P Global Ratings. In this credit analysis role, he rated high-yield sponsor-backed companies and Middle Market CLOs. He was lead author for the “Credit Estimates within Middle Market CLOs” quarterly series and produced credit research often cited by financial institutions and government agencies. He joined S&P Capital IQ in 2010 where he managed the North America and MENA Private Equity Research teams.
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