05 February 2019
We review factor performance in January 2019.
Customer Logins
Obtain the data you need to make the most informed decisions by accessing our extensive portfolio of information, analytics, and expertise. Sign in to the product or service center of your choice.
Customer LoginsCoronavirus (COVID-19) Blogs & Commentaries
Find commentary, special reports and insights about the coronavirus impact.
Continuously updated, blog and commentary topics listed below encompass the impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak for markets and organizations, plus the economic implications of this complex and changing situation. Our industry-leading experts and analysts provide insights and analysis covering specific regions, services and industry sectors, as well as the global perspective.
Follow S&P Global to stay informed about the coronavirus impact as it evolves.
Browse Content
-
-
05 February 2019 Nariman Behravesh, Ph.D.
Compared with the euphoric mood in Davos 2018, this year the delegates were more subdued and wary.
-
05 February 2019 Chris Williamson
The latest PMI surveys indicate that the UK economy stalled at the start of the year
-
04 February 2019 John Miller
Coal is having a rebound moment. Even as US and European miners endure bankruptcies, and regulations to cap carbon emissions, the black rock...
-
04 February 2019 Chris Williamson
Worldwide PMI surveys indicated that manufacturing growth slowed closer to stagnation at the start of 2019.
-
01 February 2019 Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 4 February 2019
-
01 February 2019
Greece’s EUR2.5 billion deal came alongside three other European SSA successes, gaining demand of EUR82 billion for EUR17.5 billion supply.
-
01 February 2019 Chris Williamson
January's PMI survey showed UK manufacturing on course to act as a drag on the economy in the first quarter
-
31 January 2019 Alex Barnes
Overwhelming vote for autonomy in Mindanao signals eventual MILF demobilization, security stabilization.
-
31 January 2019 Chris Williamson
Japan manufacturing weakness casts shadow over 2019 growth outlook
-
30 January 2019 Cristina Arbelaez Brian Lawson
Take 30 minutes with our experts and understand what's happening in Nicaragua
-
30 January 2019 William May
Geopolitics, fundamentals and sentiment all played a part in limiting commodity markets last week.
-
29 January 2019
Despite the earlier optimism among some owners, January hasn’t been an easy month for the Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) segment.
-
29 January 2019
Throughout 2018, we conducted several interviews, meetings and roundtables to research Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in the private...
-
28 January 2019
A review of key highlights from the ETF Rule proposal that looks to standardize regulation in the US ETF market
-
28 January 2019 Brian Lawson
Developments in both debt and equity markets almost entirely represent positive indicators, with demand extending to higher-risk perpetual debt....
-
25 January 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 28 January 2019
-
25 January 2019 Chris Williamson
The release of disappointing flash Eurozone PMI data on the same day that the ECB's Governing Council acknowledged that downside risks now prevail...
-
25 January 2019 Deepa Kumar
Indonesia's 2019 presidential election likely getting tighter; policy continuity expected
-
24 January 2019 Diego Moya-Ocampos, LLB Carlos Cardenas
Further rank-and-file mutinies likely in Venezuela alongside anti-government protests in traditionally pro-government shanty towns.
-
24 January 2019 Joseph Hayes
Flash Japan PMI™ highlights further woes for global trade cycle
-
23 January 2019 Ludovico Carlino
Revived Islamic State likely to mount raids into Libya’s Tripolitania and Cyrenaica from bases in southern desert .
-
23 January 2019 William May
Rumors from US-China trade negotiations hint at an easing trade war and improved sentiment
-
23 January 2019 David Owen
Analysis of survey anecdotal evidence suggest that global business uncertainty spiked higher at the end of 2018.
-
23 January 2019 Sam Pierson
The most securities lending revenue since 2008!
-
23 January 2019 Chris Williamson
In this report, we look at the relationship between the two US surveys and the official data
-
22 January 2019 Asad Ali
Pakistani separatist groups likely to be increasingly active despite sustained decline in nationwide NSAG attacks since 2014 .
-
22 January 2019 Amritpal Virdee
Brexit-exposed sectors in Ireland suffer as Brexit day approaches
-
21 January 2019
The complexity of derivatives pricing has grown significantly in the past decade, with banks having to factor in a series of valuation adjustments...
-
18 January 2019 Chris Fenske
The liquidity of CRT MBS ebbs and flows, but the lack of trades requires other factors to measure shifts in liquidity.
-
18 January 2019 Thea Fourie
Longer-term growth prospects appear less upbeat as the South African government pursues more aggressive redistribution policies
-
18 January 2019
The new Basel market risk requirements set out in the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) are expected to transform risk calculations...
-
18 January 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 21 January 2019
-
17 January 2019 William May
Optimism around US-China trade talks and a jump in oil send commodity prices higher
-
17 January 2019 Jan Gerhard
UK government's parliamentary defeat on deal with EU increases probability of delay to Brexit beyond March.
-
17 January 2019 Patricia Tessier
The average settlement time for distressed loans in 2018 was 2 months, more than four times greater than that of par/near par loans. This is...
-
17 January 2019 Sara L. Johnson, CBE Nariman Behravesh, Ph.D.
Policy mistakes, especially regarding trade, continue to be the biggest threats to global growth
-
16 January 2019 Raj Badiani
Analysis on the political and economic implications of the rejection of the proposed Brexit deal
-
16 January 2019 Eliot Kerr
December PMI data pointed to the first monthly contraction in French private sector output for two-and-a-half years
-
15 January 2019
We review factor and style model performance in 2018.
-
15 January 2019 Columb Strack
Despite security improvements, residual elevated risk of collateral damage at Damascus Airport, mainly from Israeli airstrikes.
-
15 January 2019 Katerina Lipatova
With data breaches occurring more frequently, there is a notable concern for institutional investors and money managers.
-
14 January 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 14 January 2019
-
14 January 2019 Julien Rey
IBORs, new benchmarks series - Focus on SOFR
-
14 January 2019 David Owen
Global metal-using industries are suffering their steepest downturn since early-2016, according to December survey data.
-
14 January 2019
Challenges for banks remain with the adoption of FRTB - RiskMinds International 2018 interview
-
11 January 2019 Theo Acheampong, Ph.D.
Increased Zambian minerals royalties indicate government focus on natural resource sector to boost fiscal revenues, anti-government protests...
-
11 January 2019 Brian Lawson
In 2019’s first full week’s trading, diverse emerging market sales and heavy European sovereign supply dominated primary activity.
-
11 January 2019 Gavan Nolan
2019 has started with a rally but it may be a rocky road ahead
-
11 January 2019 Andrew Harker
Vietnam's economy seems in a perfect position to defy signs of slowing demand elsewhere and thrive in the global economy
-
10 January 2019 William May
Oil prices bounce in an oversold market, lifting the S&P Global Materials Price Index.
-
10 January 2019 Ben Herzon, Ph.D.
The unemployment rate could be boosted by as much as 0.2 percentage point and payroll employment could be reduced by as much as 380,000.
-
10 January 2019 Eric Menzie
Market downturn has sparked investor questions on investment research spend, regardless of MiFIDII. As investors demand greater transparency...
-
10 January 2019
Policy paralysis likely in run-up to Panama's May presidential election; pro-business frontrunners will promote FDI.
-
10 January 2019 Chris Williamson
Demand for business machinery and equipment has slipped into decline to signal a reduced appetite for investment spending.
-
09 January 2019
S&P Global surveyed investors representing over $2.2 trillion in equity assets under management to understand their perspective on building and...
-
09 January 2019 Gil Shefi
“Buy the rumours, sell the facts” is normally a good trading strategy. It plays nicely to the human bias that the Roman senator Tacitus described...
-
09 January 2019 Chris Williamson
The global economy ended 2018 on a disappointing note
-
09 January 2019 Dijedon Imeri
Anti-government protests increase risk of snap election but unlikely to produce change in Serbian government.
-
08 January 2019
Monthly style and specialty model performance report.
-
07 January 2019
We review factor performance in December 2018.
-
07 January 2019
The Q4 2018 S&P Global leveraged loan snapshot report shows mixed results on year end trends.
-
07 January 2019 Bernard Aw
The latest Nikkei PMI data showed the Japanese economy enjoying resilient growth at the end of 2018
-
04 January 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 7 January 2019
-
04 January 2019 Pollyanna De Lima
The overall performance of eurozone private sector workers deteriorated to the greatest extent in 67 months at the end of 2018
-
04 January 2019 Brian Lawson
Weak PMIs have indicated manufacturing-sector slowdown in both China and the EU, hindering equity market recovery.
-
04 January 2019 Chris Williamson
The UK economy suffers one of its most disappointing expansions since early-2013.
-
03 January 2019 William May
Oil keeps the commodities rout going in an otherwise directionless market
-
03 January 2019
Take a deep dive into the differences and similarities of private and public companies, and the multiple ways in which a valuation can occur....
-
02 January 2019 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing growth fell to its weakest for over two years at the end of 2018.
-
02 January 2019 Chris Williamson
UK manufacturing ended 2018 with business activity buoyed by companies ramping up their preparations for a disorderly Brexit.
-
28 December 2018 John Miller
The fastest-growing wine market is China, where a bottle of Bordeaux is replacing a traditional Chinese liquor called baijiu as the alcohol of...
-
27 December 2018 William May
Higher US interest rates and turmoil in Washington kept stock markets uneasy and sent commodity prices lower last week.
-
27 December 2018 Andrew Birch
Net portfolio investment inflows have returned, but will remain precarious through 2019. External financing remains a challenge.
-
21 December 2018 Brian Lawson
Despite a favorable bondholder tender, uncertainties remain over USD6 billion of MexCAT project bonds. Venezuela faces initial acceleration push...
-
21 December 2018 Raj Badiani
An S&P Global scenario predicts that the economic consequences of a no-deal Brexit would be damaging.
-
20 December 2018
Kosovo’s government has decided to use extreme economic measures to direct world’s attention to its political grievances.
-
20 December 2018 Deepa Kumar
BJP loses three Indian state elections; increased support for agriculture and MSMEs, greater RBI policy alignment likely.
-
20 December 2018 Michael Miller
Those of you that follow Legacy Ipreo on our blog may not be familiar with everything S&P Global does in the corporate space, from industry-specific...
-
20 December 2018 William May
Continued softness in commodity prices illustrates demand concerns.
-
19 December 2018
On Thursday, December 13, 2018, the IRS issued new proposed regulations under FATCA and Chapter 3 as part of Treasury's regulatory burden reduction...
-
19 December 2018 Carlos Caicedo
Growing military influence in Brazil's new government, but support for privatization likely on selective target non-strategic assets.
-
18 December 2018 Sam Pierson
Short interest and momentum factors deliver alpha
-
17 December 2018 Vaiva Seckute
Prospects are bright for now but negative effects of high emigration and low fertility rates will weigh on growth especially in Latvia and Lithuania....
-
17 December 2018 Chris Williamson
The flash S&P Global Eurozone Composite PMI fell to its lowest since November 2014 in December
-
17 December 2018 John Miller
Peru is already the world’s second largest copper exporter and recent elections indicate it’s prepared to bet even more heavily on mining.
-
14 December 2018 Brian Lawson
Unsurprisingly, this week’s calendar is seasonally light.
-
14 December 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI™ survey data from S&P Global show the US economy losing further growth momentum in December
-
14 December 2018
Death and injury, armed robbery risks increase in Panama's Colón province, despite police anti-gang operations.
-
14 December 2018 Theo Acheampong, Ph.D. Thea Fourie
Zambian Constitutional Court ruling permits president to seek additional term amid ruling-party splits, non-payment risks likely.
-
14 December 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 17 December 2018
-
13 December 2018 William May
Oil bounces on OPEC supply agreement but recent momentum and trade tensions still take commodity prices lower.
-
13 December 2018
With the first three waves of the initial margin requirements for non–cleared derivatives instruments complete, the focus has moved on to the...
-
13 December 2018 Nariman Behravesh, Ph.D.
These top 10 economic risks, combined with heightened political uncertainty in many parts of the world, point to the increased vulnerability...
-
12 December 2018 Michael Miller
The Edelman Trust Barometer remains the gold standard when it comes to measuring the eponymous virtual commodity that companies seek to build...
-
12 December 2018 Diego Moya-Ocampos, LLB
Petroperú oil spills underline security and operational shortcomings amid local opposition in Peru.
-
12 December 2018 Chris Williamson
Global business activity continued to expand at a relatively subdued pace in November
-
12 December 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
PMI numbers for October and November suggest that further momentum has been gained in the final quarter of 2018.
-
12 December 2018 Sian Jones
The wellbeing of the Czech goods producing sector has taken a turn for the worse in the latter stages of 2018
-
11 December 2018
In the closing report of our three-part series, we share Big 4 auditor feedback focused on surviving the year-end audit season.
-
11 December 2018
Firms need to optimise their internal processes and implement new regulation required processes if they are to reduce the operational risk of...
-
11 December 2018 John Miller
It’s almost Christmas, peak buying season for the $100 billion global toy market. That means it’s time for manufacturers, shipping lines and...
-
11 December 2018
The escalation to a full trade war could exert potentially damaging blows to regional and global economies
-
10 December 2018 Chris Williamson
The underlying pace of economic growth slowed at the start of the fourth quarter, according to the latest official data.
-
07 December 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 10 December 2018
-
07 December 2018 Laurence Allan, Ph.D.
Regional election results in Andalucía likely to confirm challenges to Spain's main parties in 2019
-
07 December 2018 Joseph Hayes
According to the November PMI, Italian private sector output declined at the sharpest pace in five years
-
07 December 2018
High yield and non-callable fixed rate corporate debt have declined most
-
07 December 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
November data pointed to a third successive month of efficiency loss across the eurozone.
-
06 December 2018 Chris Williamson
Global business activity grew at a marginally improved pace for a second successive month in November.
-
06 December 2018 William May
After declining for most of the week, markets rally as positive headlines flow from the G20 summit
-
05 December 2018
Monthly style and specialty model performance report.
-
05 December 2018
Vote against mining company highlights strained economy, increasing arbitrary business demands, and violent protest risks in Liberia.
-
05 December 2018
We review factor performance in November 2018.
-
05 December 2018 Paul Smith, Ph.D.
Eurozone economy growing at underlying rate of 0.3% in Q4 2018
-
05 December 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI surveys showed UK business activity growing at a sharply reduced rate in November
-
05 December 2018 Bernard Aw
PMI surveys signal Chinese services lead business activity
-
05 December 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy continued to enjoy steady growth midway through the closing quarter of 2018, suggesting the economy will rebound after a...
-
04 December 2018 John Miller
The US is still the world’s top grain exporter, but Russia is closing the gap, with India, France, Argentina and Canada following. US farmers...
-
03 December 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 3 December 2018
-
03 December 2018 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing growth was unchanged from October's 23-month low in November
-
03 December 2018 Chris Williamson
A rise in the UK Manufacturing PMI in November is welcome news, but the PMI continues to signal an increased risk of a downturn.
-
30 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Survey data indicate that US manufacturers expect tariffs to have a widespread upward impact on prices over the next two years.
-
30 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Manufacturers anticipate widespread tariff-based price impact
-
30 November 2018 Carla Selman
Haiti's opposition-promoted protests increase chances of government change over coming year; delays to legislative elections likely
-
30 November 2018 Carlos Cardenas
Mexican mining draft law to increase environmental, social impact oversight over sector, but approval unlikely in 2018
-
30 November 2018 Brian Lawson
Issuing banks have sold TLAC/MREL eligible and subordinated deals
-
30 November 2018 Chris Suckling, Ph.D.
Anti-corruption arrests indicate diminishing resistance within ruling party to reducing economic influence of Ethiopian state-directed, -owned...
-
29 November 2018 William May
Demand concerns meant another bruising week for oil, with the MPI dropping again.
-
29 November 2018 Sam Pierson
Peak borrow availability at minimum cost
-
28 November 2018 Kathleen Navin, CBE Ben Herzon, Ph.D.
According to our Monthly GDP Index, monthly GDP rose 0.3% in October.
-
27 November 2018 John Miller
As Indonesia heads into a presidential election next April, the world’s fourth most populous country is attempting to attract foreign investment...
-
27 November 2018 James Bohnaker
A roaring job market is the gift that keeps on giving in 2018.
-
27 November 2018 Sam Pierson
ETF lending revenue to beat 2017 total, with December still ahead
-
26 November 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees the FOMC minutes and updated estimates to GDP for the US, Italy and France, as well as the Euro area’s flash inflation numbers....
-
26 November 2018
S&P Global, as an Associate Sponsor of RiskMinds International 2018, would like to invite you to meet our team of risk analytics experts during...
-
23 November 2018 Chris Williamson
The November flash S&P Global PMI surveys brought further evidence that the US economy is enjoying a strong fourth quarter
-
23 November 2018 Chris Williamson
The latest flash PMI survey data revealed a cooling of Eurozone business growth to a four-year low.
-
23 November 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 26 November 2018
-
22 November 2018 Chong Jun Wong, CFA
Dividends from ASX 200 are projected to grow by 7.7% to AUD 78.74bn in 2019.
-
22 November 2018 William May
A number of bearish signals drove a broad-based decline in the MPI last week
-
22 November 2018 Paul Smith, Ph.D. Joseph Hayes
PMI-based models aid understanding of monetary policy decisions
-
21 November 2018 Deepa Kumar
Reserve Bank of India meeting signals increased executive scrutiny of central bank policy, interference in other independent institutions likely....
-
21 November 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global's Global Business Outlook survey reveals marked drop in UK business confidence to lowest since the global financial crisis
-
20 November 2018 Timo Klein
Temporary factors were responsible for much of the latest economic downturn
-
20 November 2018 Ludovico Carlino
Revised UN plan for Libya unlikely to facilitate east-west rapprochement, maintaining the current status quo.
-
20 November 2018 Chris Fenske
Parsed bond quotes patterns can provide a real-time indicator of changes in bond market liquidity
-
19 November 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 19 November 2018
-
19 November 2018 Kit Nicholl Andrew Birch
Croatia is nearing Schengen membership, benefiting EU ties while hardening the borders with its southeastern neighbors.
-
18 November 2018 John Miller
A summary of Hong Kong's top sources of imports, exports and new trade deals with Australia
-
16 November 2018 David Deull
Healthy supply to take a bite out of turkey prices
-
16 November 2018 Alex Barnes
Bougainville mid-2019 independence referendum in Papua New Guinea to delay mining development, raise likelihood of landowner attacks
-
16 November 2018 Jan Gerhard
Formal UK cabinet backing for draft EU Withdrawal Bill represents weak indicator of final parliamentary approval
-
16 November 2018 Brian Lawson
Bond successes for Nigeria, Indonesia’s Italum and Gazprom and NLB/Kazatomprom equity opening premiums indicate stabilized primary markets
-
16 November 2018 Chris Williamson
The release of flash PMI surveys in the coming week will provide important steers for the economic performance of major economies midway through...
-
15 November 2018 William May
US mid-term election results lift sentiment before trade concerns drain the cheer again
-
15 November 2018 Jack A. Kennedy
Gaza ceasefire to hold but accelerate Israeli cabinet divisions and sustain high risk of renewed conflict.
-
14 November 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global US PMI indicates strong start to fourth quarter
-
14 November 2018 Carlos Cardenas
Disagreement between Mexican president-elect and his party to delay control of banking fees, regulatory changes still likely
-
14 November 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global US PMI selling price index remains near record high
-
13 November 2018 Tom Jackson
Amazon announced that its new second headquarters will be divided among locations in the New York City and Washington, DC, metro areas.
-
13 November 2018 John Miller
As Colombia recovers from bloody civil strife, contains a resurgent cocaine trade, and firms up its economy under a new president, it will need...
-
13 November 2018 Chris Fenske
Data shows that 10yr AAA municipal bond yields rose slower than benchmark government bonds when rates sold off in the US.
-
13 November 2018 Diego Moya-Ocampos, LLB Brian Lawson
Despite political noise and adverse recent headlines our view of Peru continues to be positive
-
13 November 2018 Andrew Harker
Sub-Saharan African economies have seen growth slow in recent months
-
12 November 2018
New TPP – the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will enter into force December 30th. CPTPP has been...
-
12 November 2018 Chris Williamson
UK data updates to employment, wage, inflation and retail sales data will be eyed to ascertain the economy's resilience in the face of intensifying...
-
09 November 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 12 November 2018
-
09 November 2018 Carla Selman
IMF 'safeguard' unlikely to reduce Argentina's protest and strike risks; cargo and transport disruption, property damage likely
-
09 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Global business activity grew at a marginally improved rate in October, but remained close to September's two-year low
-
09 November 2018 Brian Lawson
Mozambique progresses debt restructuring by agreeing to share gas revenues with creditors; gas production remains key to debt sustainability....
-
08 November 2018 Sam Pierson
What a difference a decade makes
-
08 November 2018 Gavan Nolan
Flagship UK credits are widening amid Brexit uncertainty
-
08 November 2018 William May
Mixed messages on trade and lackluster data on global manufacturing activity continued to push commodity prices lower
-
07 November 2018
Monthly style and specialty model performance report.
-
07 November 2018 Hanna Luchnikava-Schorsch Deepa Kumar Angus Lam
Parliamentary elections in 2019 encourage government interference with RBI; policy reversals to increase India's external vulnerabilities.
-
07 November 2018
We review factor performance in October 2018.
-
07 November 2018 Lindsay Newman, Ph.D. John Raines, Ph.D.
New US Congress to result in policy gridlock and executive action on tariffs, sanctions, and deregulation.
-
07 November 2018 Sam Pierson
Best month of the year for short interest factors
-
07 November 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Widespread contraction in eurozone productivity at start of fourth quarter
-
06 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Global business activity grew at a marginally improved rate in October.
-
06 November 2018 Jonathan Chatelain
For FY18, despite red flags that can forewarn a dividend cut, we forecast Casino to pay a flat dividend of €3.12 per share, to be paid in two...
-
05 November 2018 Bernard Aw
Japan PMI shows post-typhoon demand lifts output while input costs at 10-year high
-
05 November 2018 Bernard Aw
China PMI surveys signal business activity growth at weakest in two years
-
05 November 2018 John Miller
Trade and production of plastics are getting a boost from more gas drilling, even as the fuel-based material faces opposition because it’s so...
-
05 November 2018 Rory McSwiggan
After three consecutive quarters of increasing totals and record highs, trade volumes for Q3 seem to have ebbed slightly. Total sales for Q3...
-
05 November 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI surveys showed UK business activity growing at a sharply reduced rate in October.
-
02 November 2018 Brian Lawson
Significant privatizations represent an important indicator of market resilience, while having major impacts for the vendor countries.
-
02 November 2018 Hanna Luchnikava-Schorsch Asad Ali
Pakistan’s new government of Imran Khan reluctantly returns to the IMF after other efforts to ease its external financial pressures fail
-
02 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Next week’s economic diary is a busy one, including the US FOMC meeting and the worldwide release of October services PMI surveys.
-
02 November 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 5 November 2018
-
01 November 2018 Bernard Aw
Indonesia manufacturing PMI points to softer demand conditions at start of Q4
-
01 November 2018 Emily Crowley
The wage outlook for unskilled construction labor for each US geographic region
-
01 November 2018 Ken Wattret
Why the euro has risen so much on a trade-weighted basis and why it matters
-
01 November 2018 Asad Ali
Sri Lankan PM's removal triggers constitutional crisis; early parliamentary elections likely and protest risks increasing in Colombo.
-
01 November 2018 William May
Markets tumble further despite attempts by Chinese policy makers to lift the mood
-
01 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Manufacturers reported a disappointing start to the fourth quarter, registering the weakest monthly growth since the Brexit vote.
-
31 October 2018 Hanna Luchnikava-Schorsch Deepa Kumar Brian Lawson Angus Lam
our initial assessment of the enactment of Section 7 of the RBI Act and the likely policy implications
-
30 October 2018
When raising a new round of funding, TickPick turned to S&P Global’s Prism VDR to elevate its professionalism and expedite the process.
-
30 October 2018 Carlos Caicedo
Brazil elects far-right president; policy direction and economic performance require details of new cabinet, fiscal adjustments.
-
29 October 2018 Sam Pierson
Most shorted ahead of earnings
-
29 October 2018 John Miller
The modern factory food industry which nourishes many of the world’s 7.6 billion people demands large supplies of wheat, corn, sugar and soybeans....
-
29 October 2018 Gil Shefi
The idiomatic phrase “Garbage In, Garbage Out” still rings true 60 years after it was first coined. It has expanded from the world of computer...
-
29 October 2018 David Deull
Halloween candy prices will likely lurch upward this year, but candy spending is not spooked
-
28 October 2018 Kathleen Navin, CBE Ben Herzon, Ph.D.
According to our Monthly GDP Index, monthly GDP rose 0.3% in September.
-
26 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 29 October 2018
-
26 October 2018 Brian Lawson
Ample equity market supply, sharp price cuts and outright withdrawals leave several important equity sales facing uncertain markets.
-
26 October 2018 Chris Williamson
The worldwide release of October manufacturing PMI surveys will be a highlight in the coming week.
-
25 October 2018 William May
Geopolitical issues dominate, driving significant volatility in currency and commodity prices.
-
25 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Trade-led slowdown pushes flash Eurozone PMI to two-year low at start of fourth quarter
-
24 October 2018 Lindsay Newman, Ph.D. John Raines, Ph.D.
Our analysts look at three possible election outcomes and assess the policy implications.
-
24 October 2018 Raj Badiani
Our stress scenario, using our Global Link Model, indicates a domestic recession but a smaller impact on the eurozone.
-
22 October 2018 Alisa Strobel
Zimbabwe revises GDP data and includes informal sector for the first time while the new Finance Minister announces ambitious economic stabilization...
-
22 October 2018 John Miller
Exit polls taken after the recent local elections in Poland suggest a moderate victory for the country’s embattled right-wing populist government....
-
19 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 22 October 2018
-
19 October 2018 Brian Lawson
While major IPO postponements indicate worsening sentiment, Turkey’s market return and Pemex’s 10-year bond sale are clearly risk-positive.
-
19 October 2018 Petya Barzilska
Bulgarian prosecutors likely to continue drive for corruption and organized crime convictions, increasing business disruption, non-payment risks....
-
19 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI data will be scoured for signals of economic performance at the start of the final quarter of 2018.
-
18 October 2018 William May
US Treasury yield move prompts largest global equity sell off since January.
-
18 October 2018 Carla Selman
Argentine export tax burden mitigated by currency gains, but strikes disrupting cargo and port operations likely.
-
18 October 2018 Verner Ayukegba
Electoral fraud accusations by Mozambique's opposition RENAMO unlikely to lead to return to civil war.
-
16 October 2018
The dispute resolution process of the 1994 NAFTA will be preserved. Canada can challenge duties placed by US on Canadian exports on an expert...
-
16 October 2018 Joseph Hayes Andrew Harker
Rising interest rates in the US are putting pressure on currencies in emerging markets.
-
16 October 2018
This year, we are focused on 'Agility in post-trade' and looking at how being agile as an organisation is a key differentiator for our clients...
-
16 October 2018 Timo Klein
The government’s shift towards a more expansionary fiscal policy remains limited in scope and overly focused on public consumption rather than...
-
16 October 2018 Nariman Behravesh, Ph.D.
Ukraine, South Africa, Indonesia and India among key emerging markets vulnerable to currency crisis
-
15 October 2018
As we edge closer to October’s decisive monetary policy meeting, stronger than expected inflation figures may have given the hawks the upper...
-
15 October 2018 John Miller
If Jair Bolsonaro beats Fernando Haddad for Brazil’s presidency on Oct. 28, it’s expected to spur Brazilian exports at the expense of environmental...
-
12 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 15 October 2018
-
12 October 2018 Langelihle Malimela
South African finance minister's replacement unlikely to change economic impact of pending budget or ratings downgrade risk.
-
12 October 2018 Carlos Caicedo
Far-right candidate well-placed to win Brazil's presidential election in second round; support for austerity likely.
-
12 October 2018 Gavan Nolan
The recent credit event on Astaldi showed that not all bankruptcies are the same
-
11 October 2018 Thea Fourie Langelihle Malimela Joyce Silungwe Brian Lawson
A 30-minute expert commentary on the current political and economic landscape and the potential near-term implications for South Africa.
-
11 October 2018 William May
Slower economic growth and rising bond yields suggest upcoming turbulence for commodity markets.
-
11 October 2018 Jack A. Kennedy
Stalled Palestinian reconciliation increases likelihood of anti-Israel protests, elevating conflict risk after rocket and arson attacks.
-
10 October 2018 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of...
-
09 October 2018 John Miller
The trade war between the US and China has cast a gloom over the global economy. Higher tariffs are expected to increase prices and dent demand...
-
08 October 2018
Monthly style and specialty model performance report.
-
08 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Global economic growth moderated to a two-year low in September in a broad-based slowdown, according to the latest PMI surveys.
-
08 October 2018 Sian Jones
Manufacturers in the automotive industry experienced the weakest output growth for almost four years in the third quarter of 2018.
-
08 October 2018 Bernard Aw
China PMI data points to resilient growth, but also highlight risks to future expansion
-
05 October 2018 William May
Uncertainty in oil markets pushed oil and chemicals up as the world awaits OPEC’s reaction to Iranian sanctions.
-
05 October 2018
We review factor performance in September 2018.
-
05 October 2018 Gavan Nolan
Astaldi has filed for creditor protection, but will be that enough to trigger a credit event
-
05 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 8 October 2018
-
04 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Although the more accurate S&P Global PMI extends back over a decade to early-2007, the ISM data extend back to the 1950s.
-
04 October 2018 Jihane Boudiaf
Probable US Special Operations Forces' partial drawdowns likely to reignite jihadist attacks against sub-Saharan African security forces.
-
04 October 2018 Chris Williamson
September PMI survey data added to signs that the US economy expanded at a slower, but still solid, rate in Q3
-
03 October 2018 Bernard Aw
Japan PMI at two-year low signals softer output growth
-
03 October 2018 Deepa Kumar
Maldivian president-elect likely to release jailed opposition leaders and judges, balance India-China interests following transfer of power.
-
03 October 2018
The EU Japan Economic Partnership Agreement signed July 17, 2018. Expected to enter into force in 2019 and eliminate tariffs on most commodities....
-
03 October 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI data showed business activity rising in September, albeit with the rate of growth cooling to the second-lowest since April.
-
03 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Eurozone PMI data showed growth slowing to a near-two year low in September.
-
03 October 2018 Jonathan Chatelain
PSA to boost its FY18 dividend 50%, Renault dividend yield at a five-year high
-
01 October 2018
In this webinar we will demonstrate how you can utilize the special study, “A Sea Change: Plastics Pathway to Sustainability”, to adjust your...
-
01 October 2018 John Miller
NAFTA is alive. Canada and the Trump administration found common ground late Sunday night, signing a last-minute pact to revamp the North American...
-
01 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Worldwide manufacturers reported the first fall in global export orders for over two years in September.
-
28 September 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 1 October 2018
-
28 September 2018 Sam Pierson
The most expensive to borrow US equities have delivered short alpha in September, but demand is still down
-
27 September 2018 Kathleen Navin, CBE Ben Herzon, Ph.D.
According to our Monthly GDP Index, monthly GDP was essentially flat in August.
-
27 September 2018 William May
Markets shrug off trade concerns but post-Florence fervor retreats drawing down the MPI.
-
27 September 2018 Ama Egyaba Baidu Forson
Kenya's government has decided to manage its economy without access to nearly USD1 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
-
25 September 2018 Laurence Allan, Ph.D.
Spanish state-owned rail operator set to lose monopoly on domestic train services, signaling probability of labor strikes
-
24 September 2018 John Miller
All year, even as the Trump administration and Chinese leaders fired round after round of new tariffs at each other, both sides targeted mostly...
-
24 September 2018 Arthur Dhont
Heightened risk of homicide and property damage to affect mining in Colombia's Antioquia in one-year outlook.
-
24 September 2018 Vaiva Seckute
Weak investments and rising imbalances might lead to a sudden stop to consumption driven boom as external risks are piling up.
-
24 September 2018 Joyce Silungwe Chris Suckling, Ph.D. Ama Baidu-Forson
Kenya's revised tax measures indicate revenue shortfalls delaying infrastructure development; repeal of loan interest-rate cap unlikely.
-
24 September 2018 Bernard Aw Chris Williamson Rajiv Biswas
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 24 September 2018
-
21 September 2018 Andrew Birch
The interest rate increase was welcome, but widespread reforms are needed to return the Turkish lira and markets to stability.
-
20 September 2018
We review the Bank & Thrift Model II performance 10 years after the Lehman bankruptcy.
-
20 September 2018
On Monday September 17th, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a list of approximately $200 billion worth of...
-
20 September 2018 William May
Trade rumblings, weak Chinese FAI and Hurricane Florence hit the MPI.
-
20 September 2018 David Li
Thailand's 2019 election unlikely to alter military influence, civilian government likely to promote infrastructure spending, tax collection....
-
19 September 2018
Increased dovishness at the Riksbank has led to high FX volatility; as fears mount that the first rate hike will be delayed in 2019
-
18 September 2018 Sam Teague
Latest survey data indicate that demand and supply fundamentals currently support a stabilisation in copper prices.
-
18 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Different surveys offer differing views on the health of the US manufacturing economy.
-
17 September 2018 Venla Sipilä-Rosen
Monetary reform progress and structural strengthening of the current account help increasing exchange rate and inflation risks.
-
17 September 2018
We review the Australian economic landscape and recent quantitative model and factor performance within the Research Signals Global Factor Library....
-
17 September 2018 John Miller
As Hurricane Florence marched up the US East Coast this weekend, killing at least 16 people and wreaking havoc with unrelenting rain and flooding...
-
17 September 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 17 September 2018
-
14 September 2018 Theo Acheampong, Ph.D. Langelihle Malimela
Zimbabwean Cabinet reshuffle, purge of ruling party gatekeepers indicate economic reforms, international re-engagement are key government priorities....
-
14 September 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global flash PMI surveys will provide early insights into the performance of major economies at the end of the third quarter, in a week in...
-
14 September 2018 Joseph Hayes
Weaker expansion in global goods-producing sector has strong implications for South Korean exporters.
-
14 September 2018 Lindsay Newman, Ph.D.
Correct forecast on Ethiopia leadership challenge.
-
14 September 2018 Sam Pierson
Rally sees shorts get more selective
-
14 September 2018 Gavan Nolan
Turkey's credit spreads have rallied after the central bank hiked rates
-
13 September 2018 Carlos Caicedo
Support for Brazil's far-right candidate increases slightly after stabbing; presidential run-off likely to involve two anti-establishment candidates....
-
13 September 2018
US Exports reached 1.5 trillion USD in 2017. China is the 3rd largest US Export market, by value, after Canada and Mexico. US Exports to China...
-
13 September 2018 William May
Threat of a further slew of tariffs on Chinese imports, weighs on MPI
-
12 September 2018 Asad Ali
Further Taliban assaults on Afghan provincial cities likely but momentum towards peace talks also set to increase.
-
12 September 2018 Carlos Caicedo Carla Selman
Argentina deepens austerity to secure IMF support and stabilize peso; doubts of government leadership undermine business confidence.
-
11 September 2018 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation.
-
11 September 2018
Financial markets are volatile and unpredictable, but do they display certain patterns that could be helpful in risk management and portfolio...
-
10 September 2018 John Miller
As we discussed last week, the car industry has taken big hits in the global trade war, which so far has targeted industrial sectors.
-
10 September 2018 Sian Jones
Throughout most of 2018, the Myanmar kyat has depreciated rapidly against key currencies.
-
10 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Global economic growth edged lower in August, according to the latest PMI surveys, down to its second-weakest for nearly two years
-
07 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Highlights of the week include European Central Bank and Bank of England monetary policy meetings, the latter coming on the heels of updated...
-
07 September 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Our special focus this week looks at the ASEAN region and its rise as a manufacturing hub.
-
06 September 2018 William May
For a second consecutive week, oil drives gains in an otherwise directionless week
-
06 September 2018
Monthly style and specialty model performance report.
{"items" : [
{"name":"filter","enabled":true,"mobdesc":"Filter"},{"name":"sort","enabled":true,"mobdesc":"Sort"}, {"name":"share","enabled":true,"desc":"<strong>Share</strong>","mobdesc":"Share","options":[ {"name":"facebook","url":"https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.spglobal.com%2fmarketintelligence%2fen%2fmi%2fresearch-analysis%2fcoronavirus.html%3fpid%3d10","enabled":true},{"name":"twitter","url":"https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.spglobal.com%2fmarketintelligence%2fen%2fmi%2fresearch-analysis%2fcoronavirus.html%3fpid%3d10&text=Coronavirus+Market+Impact+-+Blogs-Commentaries+%7c+S%26P+Global","enabled":true},{"name":"linkedin","url":"https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.spglobal.com%2fmarketintelligence%2fen%2fmi%2fresearch-analysis%2fcoronavirus.html%3fpid%3d10","enabled":true},{"name":"email","url":"?subject=Coronavirus Market Impact - Blogs-Commentaries | S&P Global&body=http%3a%2f%2fwww.spglobal.com%2fmarketintelligence%2fen%2fmi%2fresearch-analysis%2fcoronavirus.html%3fpid%3d10","enabled":true},{"name":"whatsapp","url":"https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Coronavirus+Market+Impact+-+Blogs-Commentaries+%7c+S%26P+Global http%3a%2f%2fwww.spglobal.com%2fmarketintelligence%2fen%2fmi%2fresearch-analysis%2fcoronavirus.html%3fpid%3d10","enabled":true}]}, {"name":"rtt","enabled":true,"mobdesc":"Top"}
]}