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We review factor performance in August 2018.
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06 September 2018
The US Mexico NAFTA and the EU Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) could affect US Automotive Exports to EU
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06 September 2018 Dijedon Imeri
Swedish general election to produce weak minority government, complicating policy-making and posing risk of currency sell-off.
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06 September 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Workforce efficiency in the euro area worsened marginally for the fifth month running in August.
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06 September 2018 Bernard Aw
Nikkei PMI data indicated that the Japanese economy continued to expand in August.
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06 September 2018 Chris Williamson
The Eurozone PMI shows the recent run of robust growth of business activity, new orders and employment extending into August.
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05 September 2018 Blanka Kolenikova
Local elections, public protests to determine future of Poland's judicial reforms; improved court efficiency is unlikely.
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05 September 2018 John Miller
The world’s brewing trade war could have a significant impact on automakers, parts manufacturers, logistics firms, and investors.
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05 September 2018
S&P Global's acquisition of Ipreo brings together businesses with strong growth potential in alternative assets and solutions for asset managers....
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05 September 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI survey data showing faster service sector growth in August come as much-needed welcome news.
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05 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Worldwide manufacturers reported the weakest expansion since November 2016, with near-stagnant exports continuing to act as a drag
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05 September 2018 Bernard Aw
The Chinese economy lost some momentum midway through the third quarter amid signs of softer client demand.
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03 September 2018 Chris Williamson
UK manufacturing output growth waned in August to its lowest since March 2017.
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03 September 2018 Sam Pierson
Following Tesco, shorts have covered positions in Ocado, Sainsbury & Wm Morrison
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03 September 2018 Bernard Aw
The latest PMI data set the scene for Malaysia’s manufacturing sector to see its strongest quarterly performance since late-2014.
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31 August 2018 Alex Barnes
New Australian PM likely to lower energy prices; government disunity increases likelihood of opposition victory in 2019.
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31 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Highlights of the coming week include the global release of August PMI data, adding further insight into worldwide economic growth, hiring and...
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31 August 2018 Bernard Aw Chris Williamson Rajiv Biswas
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 3 September 2018
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30 August 2018 William May
Oil leads a broad-based jump in the MPI in a positive week for commodities
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30 August 2018
The US administration is planning on sending the agreement to the US Congress on Friday. This puts pressure on Canada to make a decision.
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30 August 2018 John Raines Carlos Cardenas
New trade agreement to redefine Mexico-US relationship; Canada faces retaliatory tariffs if it refuses to join.
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29 August 2018 Sam Pierson
Credit shorts advance ahead of earnings
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29 August 2018 Deepa Kumar
Presidential election nominees indicate Indonesia likely to encourage conservative Islamist policies; pro-foreign investment outlook unlikely...
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28 August 2018 Kathleen Navin, CBE Ben Herzon, Ph.D.
According to our Monthly GDP Index, monthly GDP rose 0.4% in July.
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27 August 2018 John Miller
One of the key chess pieces is in the ongoing US-China trade spat is a classic Beijing industrial plan. In 2015, China released a new ten-year...
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27 August 2018 Carla Selman Brian Lawson
A from-the field webcast looking at Argentina's political and economic trajectory
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27 August 2018 Julien Rey
On 26th July, Fannie Mae issued a $6 billion floating-rate senior unsecured note based on SOFR. This was the first-ever issuance of a SOFR security....
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24 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees US second quarter GDP and consumer expenditure numbers, including closely-watched price indices, with France, Italy, India...
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24 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI survey data indicated that the eurozone economy continued to grow in August.
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24 August 2018 Gavan Nolan
Is the credit cycle at a late stage? If so, investment firms should look to use CDS and derived datasets
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24 August 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 27 August 2018
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23 August 2018
We review the economic landscape of China and recent quantitative factor and model performance within the China A-shares universe of the Research...
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23 August 2018 Jack A. Kennedy
Israel ceasefire with Hamas reduces likelihood of war, but a lasting peace settlement for Gaza is unlikely.
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23 August 2018 Thea Fourie Joyce Silungwe
Threat of expropriation arising from South Africa's land reform legislation likely to deter investment.
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23 August 2018 William May
MPI falls as the global economy is checked by an overload of uncertainty.
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23 August 2018 Sam Pierson
Strong correlation between inflation sensitivity and US equity returns in August
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23 August 2018
The closure of the Istanbul stock exchange for the Eid holiday during the week of August 20th has created challenges for investors looking to...
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23 August 2018 Bernard Aw
The August flash PMI data indicated that Japan’s manufacturing sector continued to expand midway through the third quarter. However, the survey...
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22 August 2018 Firas Modad
Iran likely to turn to Russia, Turkey, and China to offset sanctions, not risk war over Hormuz.
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20 August 2018 John Miller
The global trading infrastructure, from shipping lines to investment banks, turns its eyes to Turkey. The country of 80 million, a bedrock economy...
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17 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI surveys will be a feature of the week, highlighting how Japan, the US and Eurozone are faring midway through Q3.
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17 August 2018 Gavan Nolan
Bank CDS spreads have felt the impact from Turkey, but perhaps Italy is a bigger problem - particularly for domestic banks
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17 August 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 20 August 2018
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16 August 2018 Sam Pierson
Elon says Tesla is 'most shorted stock in the history of the stock market' - but is it?
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16 August 2018 William May
Major components produce minor gains but MPI still directionless.
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16 August 2018 Sian Jones
The recent football World Cup in Russia has provided a boost to the Russian economy.
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16 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Manufacturing continued to expand in July, but the underlying trend has shown signs of weakening.
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15 August 2018 Chul Woo Hong
Amid increasing trade tension with the United States, free-trade agreements with the EU and South Korea have expanded Canadian trade.
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15 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Consumer price inflation ticked higher to 2.5% in July, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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14 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Japanese economic growth rebounded in the second quarter, allying fears of a bout of renewed economic malaise.
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14 August 2018 Sam Pierson
Hedging Turkey exposure
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14 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The latest labour market data show low unemployment once again failing to stimulate faster pay growth.
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13 August 2018 Camille Chavrier
Latvian banking sector likely will undergo significant financial, structural, and regulatory changes in the near-to-medium term.
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13 August 2018 William May
Freight, ferrous and rubber prop up MPI in a stagnant commodity market
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13 August 2018 John Miller
Supply chains are feeling the winds of trade wars.
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10 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The week ahead sees important official data updates to the health of the US and China economies at the start of the third quarter.
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10 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation.
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10 August 2018 Gavan Nolan
Emerging markets are in the spotlight and CDS liquidity remains strong
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10 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The UK economy rebounded from a weak start to the year in the second quarter, according to official data.
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09 August 2018 Sam Pierson
Equity and credit bears stick with their winners
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07 August 2018
Monthly style and specialty model performance report.
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07 August 2018
We review factor performance in July 2018.
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07 August 2018 Bernard Aw
Chinese economic growth remained relatively stable at the start of the third quarter, according to the latest Caixin PMI survey data.
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07 August 2018 Rajiv Biswas Paul Smith, Ph.D. Bernard Aw
This note also includes a special feature on the Indian economy.
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06 August 2018 Kirston Winters David Cook
OTC derivatives market participants are receiving a growing number of requests from their dealers to novate swaps from a one entity to another...
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06 August 2018 John Miller
As the European Union, China and the US dig in for a trade war, one global sector is bracing for its role as foot soldiers in the commercial...
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06 August 2018 Bernard Aw
PMI data indicated that the Japanese economy expanded at the start of the third quarter, but the pace of growth lost momentum.
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03 August 2018 Raj Badiani Dijedon Imeri
The reform process in Italy is likely to remain slow, and will be further delayed by recent political events.
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02 August 2018 William May
Despite macro data pointing to softer pricing, the MPI jumps w/w.
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02 August 2018 Verner Ayukegba
South Sudan's prolonged negotiations highlight unlikelihood of comprehensive peace deal, but oil production agreement likely.
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01 August 2018 Bryan Plamondon
The economy emerged from recession in Q1 and is expected to further strengthen
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30 July 2018 Sam Pierson
Recently offered CDS contracts reflect credit concerns
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30 July 2018 John Miller
Last week, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker flew to Washington to cool a brewing trans-Atlantic trade war.
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27 July 2018 Kathleen Navin, CBE Ben Herzon, Ph.D.
According to our Monthly GDP Index, monthly GDP declined 0.2% in June.
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27 July 2018 Chris Williamson
A busy week sees important central bank meetings in the US, Japan and the UK, as well as India and Brazil. Major data releases include the worldwide...
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27 July 2018 Diego Moya-Ocampos, LLB
Cuba to expand hotel capacity in partnership with French and Spanish investors despite tightening US restrictions
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26 July 2018 Sam Pierson
Securities Finance Q2 Review
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26 July 2018 Lindsay Newman, Ph.D.
Correct forecast on Yemen civil conflict escalation.
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26 July 2018 Cole Hassay
Recent data from China and the Eurozone and currency weakness vs. USD has negatively impacted the MPI.
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26 July 2018 James Bohnaker
The back-to-school retail shopping season is looking a touch better than last year, earning an expected grade of B+.
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25 July 2018 Paul Smith, Ph.D.
In this research paper, we showcase the power of the PMI in tracking quarterly changes in Eurozone GDP.
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25 July 2018 Chris Williamson
The July flash PMI survey data indicated that the US economy sustained strong growth momentum.
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25 July 2018 Yacine Rouimi Sharon Fisher
Western European wages and productivity growth has lagged that in Emerging Europe. Is the Phillips curve still valid?
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25 July 2018 Jihane Boudiaf
Mixed signals on incumbent’s candidacy in Algeria’s 2019 presidential election indicate government attempt to mitigate unrest risk.
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25 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI survey data indicated that the eurozone economy expanded at the start of the third quarter, but the pace of growth lost momentum again...
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24 July 2018 Sam Pierson
Most shorted global equities ahead of earnings
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24 July 2018 David Li
Business environment to further deteriorate for US companies in China as White House announces additional tariffs
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23 July 2018 Deepa Kumar Angus Lam
Recent banking-sector developments will strengthen and consolidate troubled state banks and allow increased foreign investment
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23 July 2018 Ken Wattret
The European Central Bank monitors “super core” inflation alongside other metrics to determine the appropriate monetary policy stance.
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20 July 2018
Despite a broadly as expected first quarter, the GNP and modified GNI indicators point to a deterioration in the domestic economy.
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20 July 2018 Carlos Caicedo
Brazil's presidential race remains wide open, outsiders likely to capitalize on unpopularity of divided pro-business center-right groups.
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20 July 2018 Chris Williamson
The release of flash PMI data for July will add clues as to global economic growth trends as we move into the second half of 2018, and will be...
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19 July 2018 Chris Suckling
Anti-corruption investigations targeting Sierra Leone's former government threaten cancellation of construction, energy contracts alongside legislative...
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19 July 2018 Cole Hassay
Trade tensions and a stronger US dollar weigh on non-ferrous, oil and bulks, but chemicals lift MPI
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19 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Official data confirmed the survey data signal that US manufacturing output growth picked up in the second quarter.
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19 July 2018 Annabel Fiddes
Latest official data regarding employee earnings and inflation have both come in under forecasts, but survey data suggest that pay and price...
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18 July 2018 Columb Strack
Syrian government advance towards border with occupied Golan risks provoking major Israeli military response.
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17 July 2018 John Miller
For centuries tobacco drove global trade and helped shape the modern world.
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16 July 2018
Despite the expected vote to maintain rates, there is growing evidence that Sweden will raise rates
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16 July 2018
Responsible Officers ("RO") have long known this day of reckoning was coming
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13 July 2018 Cole Hassay
Rallying oil prices lifted the commodity complex for the second consecutive week.
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13 July 2018 Deepa Kumar David Li
Reduced India-China tariffs will expand market for Indian pharmaceuticals and broaden Indian start-ups' access to venture capital.
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13 July 2018 Arthur Dhont
Tax incentives and planned reinstatement of investment treaties likely to improve Ecuador's business environment.
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13 July 2018
KY3P: Vendor Management Portal
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13 July 2018 Francis Land
In part two of our blog on Research Payments under MiFID II, Francis Land highlights one potential unintended consequence of the new rules.
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13 July 2018 Chris Williamson
A week that kicks off with the findings from the largest global survey of business expectations also sees important data releases for the US...
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12 July 2018 James Bohnaker
The impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on e-commerce retail sales tax
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12 July 2018 Ludovico Carlino
LNA’s bid to control Libyan national institutions increases risk of renewed fighting between western and eastern militias.
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10 July 2018
Monthly style and specialty model performance report.
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10 July 2018 Sam Pierson
European equity lending revenue is pointing higher
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10 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly Global Review
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10 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly Global Review
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09 July 2018 John Miller
On Friday, US customs kicked off Washington’s latest line of trade defense against China, putting tariffs on $34 billion worth of products, including...
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09 July 2018 Cole Hassay
Strength in oil markets checked a two-week long retreat in commodity markets.
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08 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Some of the highlights of the week ahead include fresh official data on economic growth trends in the UK and Eurozone as policymakers look for...
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06 July 2018
We review factor performance in June 2018.
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06 July 2018 Francis Land
Under MiFID II’s research payment rules, the days of ‘No such thing as a free lunch’ should be a thing of the past. However, there have been...
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05 July 2018
Cambodia’s ruling party tightens grip on power.
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05 July 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Eurozone productivity broadly stabilised in June as expansion in the service sector partially offset deterioration at goods producers.
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04 July 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy end the second quarter on a stronger note, according to Nikkei PMI surveys, with other survey indicators suggesting economic...
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04 July 2018 Bernard Aw
The steady expansion of China’s economy was sustained at the end of the second quarter, according to the latest Caixin PMI surveys, but the upturn...
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04 July 2018 Chris Williamson
June’s UK PMI surveys indicated a strong end to the second quarter.
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04 July 2018
Latest Italian PMI data indicated an improvement in business activity growth during June.
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03 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Worldwide manufacturers reported the weakest rise in export orders for two years in June, contributing to the slowest improvement in business...
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03 July 2018 Chris Suckling, Ph.D.
Probable forced removal of Kenya's deputy president indicated by anti-corruption investigation beginning in July, increasing legislative disruption....
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02 July 2018 Bernard Aw
Business conditions in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector deteriorated further during June, according to latest Nikkei surveys, rounding off the...
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02 July 2018 John Miller
In 1975, with oil prices spiking and the US rocking from the shock of Watergate, the world’s six biggest industrialized democracies met in a...
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29 June 2018 Jihane Boudiaf
Umbrella jihadist group likely to exploit expanded reach across Sahel to attack security installations more frequently.
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29 June 2018 Asad Ali
Taliban factionalism renders meaningful negotiations unlikely despite Eid ceasefire in Afghanistan; conflict likely to continue unabated.
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29 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees important data releases which include worldwide PMI surveys and US employment numbers. Policy highlights include the Reserve...
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29 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees important data releases which include worldwide PMI surveys and US employment numbers.
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29 June 2018 Sam Pierson
EM equity short balances peaked at $110bn on June 8th
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28 June 2018
Learn the key best practices our private equity client, High Road Capital Partners, utilized to ensure a smooth transition.
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28 June 2018 Cole Hassay
Last week provided further evidence for our range-bound outlook.
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28 June 2018
Data science is not new. But the availability of new tools and technologies is changing the role of the data scientist, enabling them to produce...
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28 June 2018
The early promise of blockchain is beginning to bear fruit as financial services firms invest in DLT projects to reduce risk and cost.
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28 June 2018
Managing the huge amounts of data now available to the financial sector is a challenge that is being met by integrating new tools and methods...
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27 June 2018 Kathleen Navin, CBE Ben Herzon, Ph.D.
According to our Monthly GDP Index, monthly GDP rose 0.5% in May.
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27 June 2018 Kit Nicholl Jan Gerhard
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met on 19 June to discuss EU reform ahead of the 28–29 June European Council...
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26 June 2018 Sam Pierson
IG credit short balance hits post-crisis peak in June
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25 June 2018 Chris Williamson
An overall solid performance of the US economy in June masks a slowdown trend in manufacturing.
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25 June 2018 John Miller
There’s less than a week to go before Mexico’s July 1 presidential election, and polls indicate that the favorite is the leftwing populist Andrés...
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22 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees GDP updates for the US and UK as well as a policy meeting in New Zealand. Besides data releases, the EU/UK Brexit summit...
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22 June 2018 Thea Fourie
South Africa has witnessed the biggest sell-off of local bonds by foreign investors on record.
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22 June 2018 Sharon Fisher
Poland’s 2017 retirement age reduction will damage public finances, raise the risk of poverty, and hurt an already tight labor market.
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22 June 2018 Arthur Dhont
Multi-party coalition likely to support Colombian president-elect, supporting fiscal reform but tempering hostility to FARC peace accord.
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22 June 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global’s PMI surveys signal another bumper month of employment growth in June.
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22 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI survey data for June showed business activity regaining some momentum.
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22 June 2018 Bernard Aw
Japan manufacturing continued to enjoy robust growth in June, but there were further signs of easing demand, especially in export markets, calling...
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21 June 2018 Jack A. Kennedy
Egyptian cabinet reshuffle reduces coup risks for president, focuses economic policy on subsidy reduction and privatization.
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21 June 2018 Cole Hassay
We have been seeing signs that the commodity price rally was running out of steam; last week, the MPI confirmed this as commodity prices pulled...
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21 June 2018 Sam Teague
Copper prices rose markedly in the first two weeks of June on the back of supply shortage fears and bullish price speculation.
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20 June 2018 Blanka Kolenikova
Public consultation, domestic pressure to mitigate disagreements with EU over Poland's proposed constitutional review.
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19 June 2018 Pierre Khemdoudi
Overview of SFTR initiative
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19 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees key monetary policy meetings in the UK and Brazil, which lead up to the release of flash PMI surveys for the Eurozone, US and Japan....
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19 June 2018 Francisco Tang Bustillos
After a six-year delay, Syria released national account data showing that the economy contracted by more than 50% in 2012-2016.
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19 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees key monetary policy meetings in the UK and Brazil, which lead up to the release of flash PMI surveys.
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18 June 2018 Sam Pierson
Crowded US equity shorts outperform
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18 June 2018 Gabriella Dickens
Growth in the Zambian economy has regained momentum during the second quarter so far.
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18 June 2018 Angus Lam
Fast credit growth and loan restructuring raise credit risk in Bangladesh
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18 June 2018
Given the early stages of operations for a number of investments and limitation of inputs for valuation methods within venture capital, this...
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18 June 2018 Jordan Anderson
Burundian president likely to stand for re-election despite "pledge to step down", increasing coup risks beyond 2018.
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18 June 2018 John Miller
This weekend, Beijing showed why, unlike some other countries, it likely has the upper hand in negotiating trade terms with the US.
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18 June 2018 Andrew Harker
Irish economy rebounds following Storm Emma disruption
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15 June 2018
An update to our Social Media factor suite performance since the factors went live four years ago.
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15 June 2018 Carla Selman
Argentina's government introducing reforms to improve judiciary's independence, but major advances unlikely over coming year.
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15 June 2018 Theo Acheampong, PhD
Zimbabwean president's victory in July election likely to see implementation of economic transformation agenda despite opposition protests.
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14 June 2018 Andrew Birch
To rescue the lira and rebuild confidence in monetary policy, the Turkish central bank has taken several aggressive actions.
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14 June 2018 Cole Hassay
Signs are emerging that the commodity price rally is running out of steam.
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14 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Survey and official data have diverged in terms of the health of the euro area manufacturing sector.
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13 June 2018 Raj Badiani Laurence Allan, Ph.D.
The change in government poses little threat to 2018 growth, but political and economic headwinds could erode the 2019 outlook.
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13 June 2018 Petya Barzilska
Drivers of potential fan violence at the Russia games include past animosities and political influences
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12 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly PMI Overview June 2018
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12 June 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
May sees deterioration in eurozone workforce efficiency
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11 June 2018 John Miller
The US-Canada trade feud underscores the risks faced by Canadian firms doing business with the US, especially carmakers and industrial suppliers....
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11 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees monetary policy meetings at the US Federal Reserve, ECB and Bank of Japan.
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08 June 2018 Sian Jones
Goods producers in the US basic materials sector have signalled signs of recovery from weaker demand conditions seen at the start of the year....
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08 June 2018 Bernard Aw
The Reserve Bank of India raised the policy rate for the first time in nearly four-and-a-half years at the June meeting. Future action will depend...
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08 June 2018
Monthly style and specialty model performance report.
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08 June 2018
Canadian government's purchase of pipeline project to polarize electorate, increasing odds of government change at 2019 election.
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08 June 2018 Chris Suckling, Ph.D.
Probable corporate tax increases after 30 June and anti-corruption probe indicate Kenya's renewed commitment to fiscal consolidation.
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08 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Average salaries awarded to candidates taking up new jobs rose at the fastest rate for three years in May in a further sign that the tightening...
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07 June 2018 Bernard Aw
Business conditions in South Korea’s manufacturing sector deteriorated further in May, according to the Nikkei PMI surveys, setting the scene...
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07 June 2018
We review factor performance in May 2018.
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07 June 2018 Cole Hassay
Commodities rise again as chemicals continue to drive the index upward.
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07 June 2018 Gil Shefi
The long-awaited Basel Committee Consultative Document on the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) minimal capital requirements for...
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07 June 2018 Chris Suckling, Ph.D.
Energy budget discussions indicate Tanzania will renegotiate gas-to-electricity off-take agreements and prioritize renewables development.
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07 June 2018 Chris Williamson
US takes lead in global expansion
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07 June 2018 Chong Jun Wong, CFA
The inclusion of Temasek Holdings into the NIRC framework in 2015 has not prompted Temasek-linked companies (TLCs) to amend their payout pattern...
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05 June 2018 Bernard Aw
China’s economy maintained a steady momentum midway through the second quarter, according to the latest Caixin PMI surveys.
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05 June 2018
Following marginal growth in March, a solid expansion in output was registered in the global automobile manufacturing sector during April.
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05 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Business activity rose to the greatest extent recorded so far this year in May, though forward-looking indicators suggest growth could deteriorate....
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05 June 2018 Bernard Aw
After a solid start to the second quarter, the Japanese economy expanded at a slower rate in May.
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04 June 2018 Nazanin Soroush Meda Al Rowas David Li
Iran likely to increasingly rely on China as major trading partner to withstand strengthening US sanctions.
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04 June 2018 Carlos Caicedo
Bargaining for control of Brazil's regulatory agencies before incumbent government's term ends likely to undermine operating environment.
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04 June 2018 John Miller
The US ramped up trade friction last week with key allies Canada, Mexico and the European Union, by implementing proposed metal tariffs, underscoring...
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04 June 2018 Bernard Aw
Growth in the Indonesian manufacturing sector picked up slightly midway through the second quarter, according to the Nikkei PMI surveys, setting...
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04 June 2018 Chris Williamson
UK construction activity increased in May, but growth looks set to lose momentum in coming months.
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01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Business survey data for May will provide indications of global and national economic trends midway through the second quarter, with UK data...
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01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Global Manufacturing PMI at nine-month low amid near-stagnation of worldwide exports
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01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Business survey data for May will provide indications of global and national economic trends midway through the second quarter.
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01 June 2018 Lilit Gevorgyan, B.A., M.A., M.Sc. Alex Kokcharov
Russia likely to favor domestic contractors to implement its "National Projects" investment program to 2024.
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01 June 2018
The S&P Global Weekly Securitized Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitized market.
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01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The eurozone manufacturing sector reported its slowest expansion for 15 months in May, according to the final PMI data.
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01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
UK Manufacturing PMI stages unconvincing rebound in May
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31 May 2018 Gavan Nolan
Investors should take heed of the CDS ISDA basis when monitoring redenomination risk
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31 May 2018 Cole Hassay
The commodity complex continues to show strength, but prices may be approaching a peak.
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31 May 2018 Martin Roberts
Provincial leadership battles and changing approach on land redistribution make early South African general election unlikely.
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30 May 2018 Kathleen Navin Ben Herzon
Monthly GDP Index rises 0.3% in April 2018
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29 May 2018 John Miller
One of the tenets of 21st century globalization has been that Africa, Asia and Latin America’s new middle classes will want and pay for a high-protein...
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25 May 2018 Sam Pierson
Short balances in Marijuana stocks hit $2.1bn, highest on record
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25 May 2018 Sam Pierson
Q2 on pace for largest post-Brexit FTSE 250 short covering
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25 May 2018 Diego Moya-Ocampos, LLB
US sanctions on Venezuela highly likely following fraud allegations in presidential election.
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25 May 2018 Chris Williamson
Upcoming manufacturing PMI surveys will give a guide to global economic trends halfway through the second quarter.
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25 May 2018 Rajeevee Panditharatna Ron Whitfield
Major new petrochemical supplier and plastics manufacturing plants coming to the Appalachian region – how many more will follow?
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24 May 2018 Deepa Kumar
Malaysian coalition stability likely until by-election for premiership; GST repeal signals government intent to uphold election promises.
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23 May 2018 Cole Hassay
Stronger crude oil prices are starting to move downstream.
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23 May 2018 Laurence Allan, Ph.D.
Election of Catalan president likely to lead to partial stability, but conflict will remain unresolved.
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23 May 2018 Ling-Wei Chung
Mounting inflationary pressure and strong economic momentum create room for further interest rate hikes following the May increase.
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23 May 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global’s ‘flash’ manufacturing PMI survey indicated further robust output growth and strong hiring momentum during May.
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22 May 2018 Sam Pierson
Marijuana related stocks: Valuation and short demand
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21 May 2018 Thea Fourie
South Africa’s cyclical rebound during 2018 is expected to be soft. S&P Global expects growth of 1.5% for the year.
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21 May 2018 Ken Wattret
2017’s positive surprises have been followed by disappointments early this year. Transitory factors have contributed but are not solely to blame....
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21 May 2018 Bernard Aw
The Malaysian economy grew at a slower pace in the opening quarter of 2018, in line with advance signals from business surveys.
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18 May 2018 John Miller
President Trump’s decision to pull out of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and reimpose sanctions is likely to accelerate Tehran nation’s turn...
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18 May 2018 Andrew Harker
Vietnam makes progress towards achieving economic plans
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18 May 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees a range of data that will add to views on policy decisions at major central banks.
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18 May 2018 Martin Roberts
Nigerian president clear favorite to win second term in 2019, extending emphasis on rail infrastructure and agriculture.
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17 May 2018 Sam Pierson
After Macy’s kicked off retail earnings with a strong result, see how short sellers are positioned for JCP earnings today.
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17 May 2018 Cole Hassay
Geopolitical tumult boosted commodity prices again last week.
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17 May 2018 Petya Barzilska Dijedon Imeri Alex Kokcharov
Defense agreement to deepen military ties between Sweden, Finland, US, but NATO membership remains unlikely.
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17 May 2018
Take a closer look at the ways tax reform will affect private companies moving forward.
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16 May 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy shrank in the first three months of 2018, according to the preliminary estimate of gross domestic product.
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16 May 2018 Ken Wattret
The normalization of monetary policy in the Eurozone is likely to be a very protracted process.
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16 May 2018 Ama Egyaba Baidu Forson
Nigeria's sovereign risk rating revised outlook to Stable on external balances and improved liquidity profile
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16 May 2018 John Raines Carlos Cardenas
NAFTA renegotiation deadline set for 17 May, but ratification to face hurdles due to Mexico-US elections.
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15 May 2018 Sam Pierson
US Gaming Stocks Advance on Supreme Court Decision
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15 May 2018 Leslie Levesque
An economic impact assessment of Tesla’s operations in California
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15 May 2018 Sam Teague
Survey data suggest that subdued demand growth at aluminium-using firms worldwide presents a downside risk for prices.
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15 May 2018 Chris Williamson
New GDP estimates add further confirmation to the slowing of the Eurozone economy in early 2018.
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14 May 2018 John Miller
While China has turned into the world’s top exporter in the new century, and accumulated the accompanying riches and status, the second biggest...
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14 May 2018
India’s economic performance accelerated to the strongest in three months at the start of the second quarter.
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14 May 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global US PMI surveys indicate price pressures at highest since mid-2011
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11 May 2018 Sam Pierson
S&P Global Securities Finance Q1 Review
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11 May 2018 Vaiva Seckute
The central bank raised its main policy rate for the third time this year in an attempt to weaken price growth.
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11 May 2018 Adam Mauro
The S&P Global Weekly Securitized Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitized market.
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11 May 2018 Cole Hassay
The MPI increased for the third time in four weeks.
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11 May 2018 Chris Suckling, Ph.D.
Ethiopia's participation in neighboring ports likely to increase trade efficiencies and influence China's Belt and Road Initiative.
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10 May 2018 Diego Moya-Ocampos, LLB
Venezuelan president highly likely to be re-elected despite international opposition and increasing likelihood of oil sanctions.
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10 May 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly PMI Overview
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10 May 2018 Chris Williamson
The Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at the Monetary Policy Committee's May meeting.
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10 May 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly PMI Overview
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09 May 2018 Paula Diosquez-Rice
The Argentine peso remains highly vulnerable despite aggressive Central Bank intervention.
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08 May 2018 Ludovico Carlino
Islamic State’s intent to disrupt elections in Iraq, Libya, and Tunisia will indicate group’s enduring capabilities.
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08 May 2018
Monthly style and specialty model performance report.
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07 May 2018 Sam Pierson
Short sellers of equities and corporate bonds are navigating a challenging Q1 earnings season
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07 May 2018 John Miller
With multilateral trade treaties, from the European Union to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, taking hits from protectionist politicians this year...
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04 May 2018 Thea Fourie
Favorable regulatory reforms in Angola and Namibia overshadow populist policies in South Africa.
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04 May 2018
Nicaraguan government instability risks highlighted by anti-government protests unlikely to be mitigated by upcoming protest resolution talks....
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04 May 2018
We review factor performance in April 2018.
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04 May 2018
S&P Global Weekly Securitized Snapshot – May 5, 2018
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04 May 2018 Bernard Aw
Chinese economic growth stymied in April by falling exports
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04 May 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Total productivity in the euro area was broadly unchanged in April, thereby ending a 58-month period of uninterrupted growth.
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04 May 2018 Chris Williamson
After a brief spell of excitement at the start of the year, PMI survey data indicate that global economic growth has settled into a lower (but...
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03 May 2018 Deepa Kumar David Li
Bilateral meetings indicate military de-escalation despite continued political distrust, increased Chinese private-sector investment in India...
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03 May 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy expanded at the strongest rate for six months at the start of the second quarter, according to PMI data.
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03 May 2018 Chris Williamson
Business activity picked up only modestly in April after being disrupted by heavy snowfall in March.
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02 May 2018 Cole Hassay
Turbulence reigned in commodity markets last week despite relative stability in the MPI.
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02 May 2018 Nazanin Soroush
US sanctions on Iran’s strategic sectors increasingly likely in one-year outlook, aimed at internal destabilization.
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02 May 2018 Bernard Aw
Latest survey data indicate that the health of Malaysia's manufacturing economy weakened further at the start of the second quarter.
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02 May 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI survey data show global manufacturing managed only a modest rebound in April.
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02 May 2018 Bernard Aw
Indonesia’s manufacturing economy picked up pace at the beginning of the second quarter, building on the positive start to the year.
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01 May 2018 Chris Williamson
UK manufacturers reported the weakest improvement in business conditions for nearly one-and-a-half years in April.
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01 May 2018 Vaughan Harding
Funding valuation adjustment, or FVA, has long been the subject of heated debate within the industry. Intended to ensure banks account properly...
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30 April 2018 John Miller
The world’s appetite for fish has boomed prodigiously over the past 30 years, and is expected to keep expanding.
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27 April 2018 Carla Selman
Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile to promote investment in lithium, but legal challenges likely to delay projects.
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27 April 2018
In a keynote interview with Ulku Rowe of Google Cloud Lance discusses the evolving alternative data market.
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27 April 2018 Chris Williamson
UK economic growth slowed to near stagnation in the first quarter, casting further doubts on the health of the economy.
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27 April 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees important updates to the global economic picture in the form of manufacturing and service sector PMI surveys.
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27 April 2018
Despite an ‘as expected’ policy rate decision, markets reacted strongly to this week’s meeting of the Riksbank executive committee.
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27 April 2018 Adam Mauro
S&P Global Weekly Securitized Snapshot – April 27, 2018
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27 April 2018 Deepa Kumar
Indigenization of militancy likely to escalate unrest in India's Kashmir, particularly ahead of upcoming national, state elections.
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26 April 2018 Sam Pierson
Mixed results for short sellers as earnings season rolls on
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26 April 2018 Kathleen Navin Ben Herzon
According to our Monthly GDP Index, monthly GDP rose 0.5% in March.
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26 April 2018 Ege Seckin
Outcome of Turkey’s presidential election depends largely on ability of discordant opposition parties to present unified candidate.
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26 April 2018 Cole Hassay
Geopolitics continue to rattle commodity markets.
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25 April 2018 Vaiva Seckute
Lithuania will ease the tax burden on labor and redesign the pension system, which should encourage private participation.
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24 April 2018 Dan Huscher
In the fixed income markets, judging liquidity can be a complex issue.
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23 April 2018
We’ve spent a lot of time in this space of late talking about tariffs, protectionism, the weakening of trade deals and the World Trade Organization...
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23 April 2018 Chris Williamson
Eurozone settles into lower gear
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23 April 2018 Diego Iscaro
It is likely Greece will exit its current program but there are several factors that could derail a "clean" exit.
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23 April 2018 Diego Moya-Ocampos, LLB
Díaz-Canel taking the reins signals continuity and gradual economic reform but not democratic opening.
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20 April 2018
The S&P Global Weekly Securitized Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitized market.
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20 April 2018 David Li
Thailand's National Reform Plans signals worsening operating environment for IT and social-media companies, election delays increase implementation...
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20 April 2018 Chris Williamson
As a ‘soft data’ advance guide to official data on manufacturing output, the S&P Global PMI has outperformed the ISM.
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20 April 2018
Over the last two years, 22 central securities depositories in 20 markets have migrated to TARGET2-Securities (T2S). Like it or not, the platform...
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19 April 2018 Cole Hassay
Commodity prices rallied last week as geopolitical concerns rattled markets
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19 April 2018 Andrew Birch Alyssa Grzelak
The impact on the Turkish economy from US penalties for the financial sector’s role in skirting Iranian sanctions remains uncertain.
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19 April 2018 Ludovico Carlino
LNA commander’s incapacity through ill-health, if confirmed, would risk triggering new struggle for control of eastern Libya.
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18 April 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global’s PMI data painted a far more accurate picture of the US manufacturing economy in 2017 than the ISM surveys.
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