17 November 2017 Chris Williamson
"US manufacturing production rebounded in October from hurricane-related disruptions in prior months, confirming earlier signals from S&P Global’s...
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17 November 2017
"Latest official data indicated a slowdown in Japanese economic growth, with the initial estimate of third quarter GDP showing a 0.3% increase...
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17 November 2017 Adam Mauro
"The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market. Ginnie II's remain flat this week. Adam Mauro...
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17 November 2017
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16 November 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This article by Peter Tirschwell originally published on JOC.com. Despite the goal of newly consolidated carriers to reassert themselves to ......
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16 November 2017 Chris Williamson
UK retail sales showed the first annual decline since March 2013 at the start of the fourth quarter. Sales were up 0.3% compared to September...
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15 November 2017 Theo Acheampong, Ph.D.
Zimbabwean army likely to negotiate transitional power transfer to ousted vice president following palace coup
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15 November 2017 Chris Williamson
"The latest batch of labour market data make for disappointing reading, albeit with some welcome signs of improved productivity. The number of...
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14 November 2017 Diego Moya-Ocampos
Any deal with bondholders will be severely limited by Venezuela's acutely dislocated economic condition and US sanctions.
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14 November 2017 John Miller
As President Trump faces an investigation into his campaign's alleged collusion with Russia to win the 2016 election, US trade with Russia is...
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14 November 2017 Andrew Harker
"Spanish companies are less optimistic than they were earlier in the year, according to the latest S&P Global Business Outlook survey. In fact...
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14 November 2017 Chris Williamson
"Eurozone survey indicators are giving conflicting signals. The European Commission’s headline survey indicator hit a ten-year high in October...
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14 November 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official red faces all round as UK inflation fails to rise as widely expected, not least by the Bank of England, in October. Inflation holds...
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13 November 2017 Camille Chavrier
S&P Global has assigned a banking risk rating for Morocco during the third quarter of 2017.
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13 November 2017 Tim Moore
"The latest S&P Global Business Outlook survey reveals that UK business confidence has picked up slightly since June, but private sector firms...
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13 November 2017 Mathieu Ras
The latest PMI® data from S&P Global signalled a strong performance for the European economy at the start of the fourth quarter. With the EU...
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13 November 2017 Chris Fenske
"Liquidity is one of several key factors that drive investment returns across every tradable asset, but quantifying it is particularly challenging...
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13 November 2017
"Papa John’s management team was quick to pin their company’s recent setbacks to the ongoing NFL anthem controversy, but shorting activity across...
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10 November 2017 Chris Suckling, Ph.D.
The United States lifted economic sanctions imposed against Sudan on 6 October.
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10 November 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly Asia PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom...
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10 November 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data confirm the survey signals of a multi-speed economy. While manufacturing is enjoying strong growth, construction is in the doldrums...
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10 November 2017 Bernard Aw
"The focus next week is on economic growth and price trends for major economies, with a number of countries releasing third quarter GDP figures...
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10 November 2017 Adam Mauro
"The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market. Non-Agency CMBS tightens sharply this week...
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09 November 2017 Firas Modad
Lebanese PM's resignation probably driven by Saudi Arabia, reflecting intent to intensify pressure on Hizbullah
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09 November 2017 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...
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08 November 2017
"The eurozone growth spurt retained strong momentum the start of the fourth quarter. At 56.0, the October headline composite PMI reading was...
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07 November 2017 Bryan Plamondon
S&P Global has upgraded the sovereign risk ratings for Egypt during the third quarter of 2017.
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07 November 2017 John Miller
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's landslide win in Japan's October 22 elections is considered an endorsement of economic policies designed to ...
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07 November 2017
"The Nikkei PMI data for Japan signalled a buoyant start to the closing quarter of 2017, suggesting a pick-up in the pace of economic growth...
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06 November 2017 Ludovico Carlino
Houthi missile fired at Riyadh indicates intent to engage targets deep in Saudi Arabia, despite escalation risk
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06 November 2017
We reveal the stocks that are heavily targeted by short sellers ahead of earnings announcements Shorts circle round MBIA after Puerto Rican muni...
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06 November 2017
"Global economic growth edged up to the joint-highest in two-and-a-half years in October, continuing the steady pace of expansion seen throughout...
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03 November 2017 Allan Cowan, Ph.D.
Derivatives pricing has changed dramatically over the past decade. Once seen as a task in pricing cash flows – albeit often for complex payoffs...
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03 November 2017 Ege Seckin
Foiled Islamic State mall attack in Turkey reflects expansion of jihadist target set while capabilities remain moderate
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03 November 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market. CRT First Loss tranches continue to grind......
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03 November 2017
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03 November 2017
"A number of central banks across Asia will decide on monetary policy, while S&P Global Services PMI" data for the eurozone, Japan and Brazil...
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03 November 2017
"The latest PMI surveys brought mixed news on the UK economy at the start of the fourth quarter, and highlight the uncertain path for future...
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03 November 2017
"The Chinese economy enjoyed a steady start to the closing quarter of 2017, but the latest Caixin PMI data showed a further slowing of growth....
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02 November 2017
Japan ruling coalition's snap election victory indicates policy progress, specifically on tax increase and constitutional amendment
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02 November 2017 John Miller
Here's a paradox, and a challenge, for recyclers and shipping companies involved in global scrap trade: As the global market is getting bigger...
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02 November 2017
The ability to accept lower quality collateral has helped passive funds generate higher securities lending returns then their actively managed...
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02 November 2017
"The Philippines manufacturing economy showed a flurry of activity at the start of the fourth quarter following two months of subdued growth...
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02 November 2017
"Global manufacturing enjoyed its strongest improvement in business conditions for six-and-a-half years in October, according to the latest PMI...
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01 November 2017 Chris Suckling, Ph.D.
Opposition unlikely to seek to overturn the final result or initiate an effective parliamentary boycott.
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01 November 2017
"The Czech economy has been growing strongly in 2017, with the latest survey data showing the robust pace of expansion being sustained at the...
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31 October 2017
We reveal the stocks that are heavily targeted by short sellers ahead of earnings announcements...
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31 October 2017 John Anton
There is an unexpected shortage of graphite electrodes, a key piece of equipment for making steel.
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30 October 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market. Non Agency floating rate prime bonds tightened...
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30 October 2017
Dramatic shifts in the demand to borrow US equities - the most traded asset in the global lending market - have caused an increasingly large...
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30 October 2017
With the recent double shock on economic activity and market uncertainty in India from the demonetization and goods and services tax, we review...
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27 October 2017
Halloween candy prices are not looking very scary this year, and spending on candy is expected to surge like ghostbusters.
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27 October 2017 Rory McSwiggan
The European loan market is down significantly in the third quarter of 2017 - overall figures decreased by 25% from €13,377m in Q2 to €10,045m...
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27 October 2017
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27 October 2017
Dramatic shifts in the demand to borrow US equities - the most traded asset in the global lending market - have caused an increasingly large...
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27 October 2017
"The Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan and Bank of England will be in particular focus, with markets eagerly awaiting fresh signals of tighter monetary...
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26 October 2017
Discover how the longstanding issue of inconsistent levels of analysis and documentation when conducting fair value measurements is being resolved...
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26 October 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
Despite assurances from CSX CEO E. Hunter Harrison that the railroad has overcome service disruptions due to ongoing operational overhauls, domestic...
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26 October 2017 John Miller
A simmering trade dispute between the US, UK and Canada underscores how the global aviation market has become one of the richest opportunities...
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25 October 2017 Keerti Rajan
The new PBSC line-up reflects a surprising adherence to established conventions regarding retirement age and promotion with the party.
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25 October 2017
The 2017 Holiday retail sales outlook is looking cheerful, even as online sales take a larger slice of the pie.
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25 October 2017
Find out the trends that drove the securities finance industry over the third quarter with our in depth breakdown of revenue and demand trends....
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24 October 2017 Keerti Rajan
Militant commanders' killing in Philippines weakens organisation of Islamic State-linked groups in western Mindanao although strongholds remain...
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24 October 2017 Karen Campbell
Are you resilient? S&P Global's experience in 100 Resilient Cities Global Summit helps cities to craft an economically resilient path forward....
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24 October 2017
"The Japanese manufacturing economy started the fourth quarter on a positive note and expanded at a solid pace in October, according to the latest...
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23 October 2017 Ege Seckin
The Iraqi government's recapture of Kirkuk undermines Kurdish independence prospects.
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23 October 2017 Deni Koenhemsi
Historically volatile OSB prices are once again in an upward cycle.
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23 October 2017 Sam Teague
"The most recent S&P Global UK Household Finance Index (HFI) reported a dramatic shift in interest rate expectations among UK households, with...
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23 October 2017
We reveal 40 stocks that are heavily targeted by short sellers ahead of earnings announcements...
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20 October 2017 Laurence Allan, Ph.D.
Despite the current political crisis, Catalonia is unlikely to secede from Spain.
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20 October 2017
Non-Agency RMBS and CMBS continue to grind tighter. Over 100 bps tighter in Non-Agency Subprime over the last 6 months. Download full article...
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20 October 2017
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20 October 2017
"A number of countries see third quarter GDP releases while the flash October PMI data for the US, eurozone and Japan will provide early insights...
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19 October 2017 Sam Teague
Insights from our Price and Supply Monitor
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19 October 2017 Arthur Dhont
Quintana Roo remains safer than other Mexican tourist hubs despite increasing levels of criminal violence.
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19 October 2017 John Miller
After enduring a rough decade, the global coal trade has appeared to be back from the dead in 2017. The world's dirtiest fuel is continuously...
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19 October 2017
Short sellers have actively trimmed their bets on Chinese equities in the 12 months leading up to Wednesday's upcoming National People's Congress...
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17 October 2017
Read our special report to review the evolution of operational due diligence within the private markets.
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17 October 2017 Darren Thomas
"Investment managers and brokers both lose unless they resolve differences by the MiFID II deadline Now, under MiFID II, dealers' terms of business...
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17 October 2017 John Miller
When China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001, Western governments and companies agreed to give Beijing low-tariff access to their markets...
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16 October 2017
We reveal the stocks that are heavily targeted by short sellers ahead of earnings announcements Greenhill borrow demand surges since its shareholder...
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13 October 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This article by Hugh Morley originally published on JOC.com. The Port of New York and New Jersey is searching again for a way to create an ......
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13 October 2017 Nazanin Soroush
US unilateral withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is far from certain
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13 October 2017 Nariman Behravesh, Ph.D.
Our Chief Economist, Nariman Behravesh, and the US Macro team recognized for excellence
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13 October 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market. Non Agency Subprime RMBS spreads have tightened...
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13 October 2017
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13 October 2017
Demand to short US gun manufacturers has increased in the wake of recent tragic events Average shorting activity in gun stocks jumps by a tenth...
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12 October 2017 Cole Hassay
Tire prices are set to increase as manufacturers absorb higher raw material costs and deal with burdensome regulations.
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12 October 2017
The arrival of a major hurricane typically has investors in property and casualty (P&C) insurance companies and catastrophe bonds scrambling...
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12 October 2017
"The focus next week will be China's Party Congress, with analysts eyeing the twice-a-decade event for announcements that will shape the country's...
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12 October 2017
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly Asia PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom...
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11 October 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This article by Turloch Mooney originally published on JOC.com. The number of overseas port locations with investment from China's big three...
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11 October 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Chinese economy ended the third quarter on a softer note, with survey data showing a weaker pace of growth in September. The end to the...
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10 October 2017 Columb Strack
What remains of the Islamic State’s governance project will probably cease to exist by mid-2018
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10 October 2017
The intensification of incidents and increase in perceived unpredictability on both sides raise the risk of unintended escalation.
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10 October 2017 Emily Crowley
Expect wages in the Houston area to jump in the fourth quarter and continue to rise over the next twelve months.
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10 October 2017 Sian Jones
"As the Russian economy continues to recover from recession, solid growth in the manufacturing and service sectors point to the emergence of...
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10 October 2017 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...
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10 October 2017 Andrew Harker
The Ghanaian economy is experiencing its best spell of growth for some years in 2017. Newly launched PMI data signalled a strong rise in new...
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09 October 2017 John Miller
The European Union's 2006 REACH legislation, which imposed sweeping new regulations on the continent's trillion-dollar chemicals industry, was...
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06 October 2017 Arthur Dhont
Rapid expansion of local referenda to bar extractive-sector activities in Colombia continues to drive legal uncertainty
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06 October 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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06 October 2017
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06 October 2017 Bernard Aw
"US inflation and retail sales data will help gauge consumer resilience in a month of hurricanes, and therefore influence future Fed policy....
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05 October 2017 Carla Selman
Robberies, theft, "motochorros" main risks in Argentine capital tourist areas; kidnapping threats higher in suburbs
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05 October 2017 John Miller
The U.N. Security Council last month tightened sanctions on North Korea, including new trade restrictions. It said it would ban textile exports...
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04 October 2017 Bernard Aw
"Singapore's private sector economy shifted into a higher gear at the end of the third quarter, with growth in business activity picking up to...
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04 October 2017 Chris Williamson
"The pace of UK economic growth edged down to the joint-lowest for just over a year in September, according to PMI survey data. However, price...
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04 October 2017 Bernard Aw
"PMI data indicated the Japanese economy ended the third quarter on a positive note but lost some momentum in September, setting up a scene for...
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04 October 2017 Timothy Barello
"High yield bond returns continued to rise in Q3 2017, according to the latest S&P Global Syndicated Loan Market Data Snapshot Report. Quarterly...
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03 October 2017
Explore the skills that will be most important to leadership as firms navigate the future of private markets.
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03 October 2017 Ken Matheny, Ph.D.
A close look at Charles Evan's new challenge for policymakers.
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03 October 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK construction activity fell for the first time in over a year in September, according to PMI survey data, reflecting declines in civil engineering...
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02 October 2017 Chris Williamson
"PMI survey data continued to indicate robust manufacturing growth in September. Output, new orders, employment and exports all grew at solid...
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02 October 2017 Chris Williamson
"The booming eurozone manufacturing sector kicked into an even higher gear in September, with the PMI rising to a level only once beaten in the...
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02 October 2017 Chris Williamson
"The latest PMI survey data indicate that the Canadian economy enjoyed strong growth in September, sending an encouraging signal for third quarter...
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29 September 2017 Alexia Ash
Calculating accurate country risk correlations.
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29 September 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market. Subprime RMBS spreads continue to grind tighter...
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29 September 2017
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29 September 2017
FTSE 350 short interest has pushed past its post-Brexit high to reach the highest level in over two years FTSE 350 short interest jumps 14% YTD...
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29 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"Worldwide PMI survey releases next week will provide all-important signals on global growth and inflation trends at the end of the third quarter...
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27 September 2017
German manufacturing is on quite the run of late but one unintended consequence is rapidly rising costs.
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27 September 2017
"Shares in most lucrative European special of 2016, Fingerprint Cards, have cratered since the start of the year which has drastically impacted...
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26 September 2017 Rebecca Mitchell
Is the pace sustainable?
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25 September 2017 Gavan Nolan
Physicists argue that time is an illusion, a theory of relativity that would surely find a sympathetic home among IFRS 9 practitioners. How time...
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25 September 2017 John Miller
As the southern US rebuilds after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma - estimates of potential damage are as high as $200 billion -- it should create...
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25 September 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings this week Walgreens-Rite Aid saga continues to drive...
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22 September 2017 Alex Kokcharov
Deployment of UN peacekeeping mission in Donbass unlikely in next year due to mutually exclusive Russia-Ukraine preconditions.
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22 September 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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22 September 2017
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22 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"US inflation, durable goods orders and housing market data will provide further Fed policy guidance, while ECB watchers will be parsing updated...
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22 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"The latest PMI survey data indicate that the US economy showed encouraging resilience in a month of hurricane disruption. At 54.6 in September...
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22 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"The eurozone economy ended the third quarter on a strong note, with growth of business activity picking up to its highest since May to register...
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21 September 2017 Darren Thomas
Getting re-papered under the terms of MiFID II will test the relationships between dealer and asset manager. All the terms of business, policies...
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21 September 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This article by Bill Mongelluzzo originally published on JOC.com. Although about 16 percent of US wastepaper exports to China could be lost due...
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20 September 2017 Deni Koenhemsi
Post-hurricane reconstruction in the US South will lift wallboard prices in 2017.
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20 September 2017
Lithium shares are surging as investors rush to position for the anticipated wave of electrification - but several of these firms have attracted...
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20 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"Official data showed that growth in Japan's exports gained momentum in August, confirming the pick-up signalled by the earlier PMI survey data...
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19 September 2017
Real US GDP will increase at a 1.7% annual rate in the third quarter
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19 September 2017 Arthur Dhont
Final peace agreement with ELN insurgency unlikely before March-May 2018 elections despite four-month ceasefire agreement.
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19 September 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly Asia PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom...
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18 September 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
Creditors of bankrupt carrier Hanjin Shipping have filed claims totaling $10.5 billion, but the company has recovered only $220 million owed...
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18 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed US manufacturers continuing to struggle in August, in line with earlier survey data from S&P Global. Output fell 0.3% since...
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18 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"Recent months have seen UK household finances deteriorate at the steepest rate for three years, with a renewed downward lurch in September likely...
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15 September 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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15 September 2017 Bernard Aw
Worldwide release of the flash September PMI data for the US and eurozone will provide early insights on the health of major economies at the...
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15 September 2017 Gavan Nolan
Wind Acquisition Finance and Energias de Portugal (EDP) are two credits that appear to have little in common. One is a financing vehicle for...
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15 September 2017
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14 September 2017 Karl Kuykendall
Third quarter GDP will take a hit but recovery efforts will boost growth into 2018
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14 September 2017 Keerti Rajan
International condemnation drives reputational risk for Asian subsidiaries linked to Myanmar's Rakhine state but sanctions unlikely.
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14 September 2017 John Miller
President Trump won an election in 2016 partly because he was willing to buck the established order on global trade. Pandering to blue collar...
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14 September 2017 Sam Teague
"Survey data suggest the pace of economic growth in Poland has slowed in the third quarter, but will have remained sufficiently robust to generate...
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14 September 2017
Survey results indicate that election uncertainty has hit the Kenyan economy. The Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI data for August indicated the worst...
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14 September 2017 Sian Jones
"The latest survey data reveal growing uncertainty regarding future output among manufacturers in Myanmar, underpinned by difficult demand conditions....
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14 September 2017 Adam Mauro
"Initial reports coming through are that Hurricane Harvey could leave parts of southeast Texas uninhabitable for months. The FHA, Fannie Mae...
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13 September 2017
Examine and understand ways to build confidence and credibility with your investors and stakeholders through data and content integrity.
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13 September 2017 Karl Kuykendall
The short-term disruptions were massive but the state avoided a worst-case scenario
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13 September 2017 Carla Selman
Supply chain risks include road cargo theft in the Santiago and Valparaíso areas, plus arson in Araucanía.
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13 September 2017
According to the 2016 Income and Poverty report, real median household income increased at a statistically significant pace for the second year...
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13 September 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings this week Untied Natural foods targeted by shorts since...
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13 September 2017 Sam Teague
"A tentative but positive performance in Q2 Nigeria has returned to growth in the second quarter of 2017, in line with trend seen in the Stanbic...
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13 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data once again highlight the unusual state of the labour market and wider economy. Companies are taking on staff in strong numbers...
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12 September 2017
The US GDP tracking system forecasts 2.1% real GDP growth and 2.5% real consumption growth in the third quarter of 2017 (11 September 2017 update)....
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12 September 2017
Short sellers are back in force in US large caps as demand to borrow shares of the constituents of the S&P 500 index is now back to levels last...
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12 September 2017 Andrew Harker
"Zambian companies took on staff at the fastest pace in just over two years in August, according to survey data, amid sustained expansions in...
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08 September 2017 Alex Kokcharov
Major border incidents unlikely but the upcoming Russia-Belarus military exercises demonstrate the extent of Russia's potential reach.
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08 September 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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08 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"Among the highlights next week are a fresh batch of UK economic data on jobs, earnings, retail sales and inflation, which could influence the...
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08 September 2017 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...
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08 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"The majority of Asian sectors expanded midway through the third quarter, according to latest PMI data, with strong performances seen in sectors...
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08 September 2017
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07 September 2017 Pollyanna De Lima
"Labour market efficiency in the eurozone improved further in August, marking a 51-month sequence of growth. The upturn was widespread across...
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06 September 2017
The economic outlook seems to be pulled in multiple directions at once.
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06 September 2017
"Emerging market bond ETFs are enjoying record inflows this year, but the dollar's recent weakness is causing investors to shift away from established..."...
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06 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth rose to its highest for over two years in August, according to the latest PMI data, with even more marked improvements...
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06 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Japanese economy expanded further midway through the third quarter, but the pace of growth remained below the average seen in the first...
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05 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"The pace of economic growth slipped to its lowest in six months in August, according to PMI survey data, as an improved performance in the manufacturing..."...
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05 September 2017 Chris Williamson
The latest survey data reveal how the summer months have seen eurozone economic growth moderate only slightly from the rapid pace seen in the...
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05 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"China's economy kicked up to a higher gear in August, setting the stage for a stronger GDP expansion in the third quarter. However, employment...
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04 September 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings this week Short sellers stay the course with avocado...
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01 September 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
A weakening of the US dollar to other currencies is raising US exporter hopes for increased volumes in the low single-digits this year. That's...
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01 September 2017
With a breakout performance by the US economy looking unlikely, business inventories have yet to rebound after a drawdown in recent years-but...
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01 September 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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01 September 2017
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01 September 2017 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of August services PMI surveys will provide important steers on third-quarter growth and inflation trends for major economies....
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01 September 2017 Chris Williamson
The latest US PMI survey showed a renewed stuttering of the manufacturing economy during August. The headline seasonally adjusted PMI fell from...
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01 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global manufacturing enjoyed its strongest improvement in business conditions for over six years in August, underscoring expectations of improved...
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31 August 2017
Consumers are not in danger from overhanging debts in the way they were prior to the Great Recession.
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31 August 2017
US listed grocery stocks are coming under renewed scrutiny from short sellers since the Whole Foods acquisition by Amazon Average shorting activity...
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31 August 2017
"Research Signals - August 2017 The retail industry has grappled with many innovations, including the impact of internet shopping on malls and...
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30 August 2017
E-commerce retail sales take an ever-increasing share of the total retail sales pie.
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30 August 2017 Karl Kuykendall
Southeast Texas is experiencing unprecedented flooding due to Hurricane Harvey, the unwanted guest who just wouldn't leave. The economic impacts...
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30 August 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings this week Canadian Western still heavily shorted despite...
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29 August 2017 Fernanda Machado
The re-writing of the country's constitution deepens the crisis.
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29 August 2017
As of 28 August, S&P Global estimates that real US GDP will increase at an annual rate of 3.5%. The impact of Hurricane Harvey on GDP growth...
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25 August 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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25 August 2017
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25 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Worldwide release of manufacturing PMI survey data for August will play a critical role in gauging the health of global economies in the third...
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24 August 2017
When ESMA announced in late 2016 that the quantitative threshold assessment under the MIFID II Systematic Internaliser (SI) regime would commence...
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24 August 2017 John Jannes
In April of 2018 European investment firms will be required to publish their first ever disclosures about quality of trade execution, under the...
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24 August 2017 Jan Randolph
Global Sovereign Risk Ratings Three hotspots for downgrades in the second quarter: El Salvador, Qatar, and South Africa Long-extended European...
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24 August 2017
"Investors are throwing cash into copper ETFs, while aggressively trimming their bearish bets on global copper producers Copper ETFs are gathering...
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24 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Latest Flash Japan PMI data show the manufacturing economy gaining momentum midway through the third quarter, ending a slowdown seen over the...
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22 August 2017
Global ETFs expected to take in more than $500bn of new assets in 2017 YTD inflows have already surpassed the previous annual record of $378bn...
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21 August 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings this week Lannett targeted by short seller looking to...
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21 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed a poor start to the third quarter for US manufacturers, corroborating earlier survey data from S&P Global. Output fell...
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21 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Household finances continued to deteriorate in August, according to survey data, though the rate of decline moderated from July's three-year...
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20 August 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
Share your Cyber Security insights at Fairplay Maritime Cyber Security Survey 2017 by submitting the survey today.
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18 August 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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18 August 2017
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17 August 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This article by Bill Mongelluzzo originally published on JOC.com. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Wednesday released an update of their...
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17 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"A number of countries see updated second quarter GDP numbers, but the flash August PMI data for the US, Eurozone and Japan will provide early...
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17 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Subdued retail sales growth in July reflected an ongoing deterioration in household finances, linked in turn to low pay, rising prices and concern...
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16 August 2017
We reveal how tensions between North Korea and the United States are impacting South Korea South Korean CDS spreads still off their two year...
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16 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"The second quarter saw strong growth of employment and falling unemployment, but a persistent lack of any significant upturn wage growth in...
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15 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"US retail sales rose at the fastest rate seen so far this year in July, matching a pick-up seen in PMI data relating to new orders placed at...
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15 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"A steadying of inflation in July further dents prospects of a rate rise by the Bank of England any time soon, but does little to allay worries...
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15 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Japan's economy expanded at the fastest rate for over two years during the second quarter, marking a sixth successive quarter of growth, thanks...
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14 August 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This article by Reynolds Hutchins originally published on JOC.com. Automakers in the United States are keeping plants closed longer during regularly...
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14 August 2017 Paul Sloand
"Despite the perceived threat of risk retention capital requirements to CLO issuance in 2017, managers have been resilient and versatile in adjusting...
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14 August 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings this week Retail still the favorite topic of North American...
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11 August 2017
The Markit Agency RMBS Pool Summary gives a monthly performance snap shot of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac MBS specified pool markets.Download...
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11 August 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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11 August 2017
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11 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"A number of countries see second-quarter GDP data releases, while retail sales and housing statistics will help gauge consumer resilience in...
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11 August 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly Asia PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom...
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11 August 2017 Gavan Nolan
Donald Trump's promise to bring "fire and fury" to North Korea if it continues to threaten the United States has certainly caused consternation...
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10 August 2017 Mathieu Ras
The S&P Global Europe PMI Composite Output Index declined from 55.8 in June to a six-month low of 55.3 in July. However, despite the slight cooling...
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10 August 2017 Mario O. Moreno
US cotton exports up strongly year to date According to our data from S&P Global Global Trade Atlas, US cotton exports by volume were up nearly...
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09 August 2017
Falling audience figures and online competition make movie theater operators favorite short targets All four of the largest North American movie...
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09 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Indonesia's economy maintained strong growth momentum in the second quarter, but PMI data suggest that the pace of expansion has likely waned...
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08 August 2017
Developed world powers steady global upturn and jobs growth at start of third quarter
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08 August 2017
French dividends are set to continue to grow despite the furious pace of recent merger activity Every firm engaged in merger activity year-to-date...
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08 August 2017 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...
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08 August 2017 Rory McSwiggan
"The European loan market has stayed pretty flat for the second quarter of 2017 with the figures being down by around 1.5% from "13,586 last...
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07 August 2017 Leon Sinclair
This is a preview of an S&P Global white paper. Click here to access the full version. The rise in demand for private debt has been aided by...
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07 August 2017
"We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings this week In North America, Hertz short interest is...
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07 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"The start of the third quarter saw a sustained upturn in the majority of Asian sectors. One of the notable performances was that of chemicals...
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04 August 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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04 August 2017
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04 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"US inflation and labour market data will help assess the future path of Fed policy, while China's trade figures will provide clues as to export...
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04 August 2017 Gavan Nolan
"The Eurozone has many structural flaws, inherent design failings that were painfully exposed over the last decade. Some of these have been rectified...
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03 August 2017 Andrew Harker
"July 2017 saw S&P Global and Stanbic Bank launch a new PMI survey for Zambia, offering timely insights into the health of the country's business...
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03 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"The July PMI surveys signalled another month of steady economic growth, with hiring gathering pace to an 18-month high as firms continued to...
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03 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Japan's economy saw further signs of losing momentum at the start of the third quarter, with PMI surveys recording the weakest rate of expansion...
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03 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global economy saw growth ease very slightly for a second successive month in July but nevertheless enjoyed a solid start to the second...
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03 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Chinese economy started the third quarter on a firm footing, led by a pickup in manufacturing activity which was in turn supported by stronger...
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02 August 2017
"Dow Jones hits all-time highs based on shares with international exposure Since the election, firms with more offshore sales outperform the...
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01 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Recent months have seen a variety of indicators on the health of the manufacturing economy in mid-2017, ranging from the CBI survey showing...
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01 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global manufacturing economy reported a sustained improvement in business conditions in July, with growth once again led by European countries...
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01 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Eurozone factories were buzzing with activity again in July, according to PMI survey data. At 56.6, the headline PMI came in slightly below...
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31 July 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings this week Applied Optoelectronics sees shorts scramble...
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28 July 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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28 July 2017
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28 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"Worldwide PMI survey releases next week will provide an early steer on global growth and inflation trends at the start of the third quarter...
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28 July 2017 Andrew Harker
Official data on employment and gross domestic product released for the second quarter have offered further evidence of the strong performance...
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27 July 2017 Thomas Cullinan
Many financial institutions today are facing the same dilemma: how to adapt and stay relevant in a digital world. This common challenge influenced...
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27 July 2017
"The quantity of Snap shares in lending programs has fallen significantly in the last few weeks despite insatiable demand from short sellers...
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26 July 2017
"Retailers, which have been the hot short trade of the year, are coming under increased pressure from short sellers heading into earnings Shorting...
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26 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK gross domestic product rose 0.3% in the three months to June, according to the preliminary estimate from the Office for National Statistics...
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25 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"Japan's manufacturing economy signalled a further loss of momentum at the start of the third quarter, with the Flash PMI edging down to an eight-month...
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24 July 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings this week Short sellers target Rent-A -Center after it...
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24 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"The July flash US PMI surveys show an economy gaining growth momentum at the start of the third quarter, enjoying the strongest monthly improvement...
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24 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"A fall in the flash PMI indicates that the eurozone's recent growth spurt lost momentum for a second successive month in July, but this still...
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21 July 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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21 July 2017
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21 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"A number of countries see second quarter GDP releases while the flash July PMI data for the US, eurozone and Japan will provide early insights...
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21 July 2017 Gavan Nolan
"Few would question the supportive role Mario Draghi has played over the last six years. Under his presidency, the ECB quickly reversed the ill-advised...
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20 July 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This story originally published on JOC.com. Longshore efforts underway in recent months to organize management superintendents at individual...
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20 July 2017
"Socially responsible investing (SRI) - backing shares with good environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) metrics - has proved to...
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20 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK retail sales surprised to the upside in June, but with spending likely to have been buoyed by sunny weather, the upturn does little to change...
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20 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"The European Central Bank left interest rates and its quantitative easing programme unchanged at its July meeting, and also made no change to...
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20 July 2017 Chris Fenske
The increased financial distress in some segments of the retail clothing sector is resulting in some companies using creative ways to restructure...
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19 July 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This story originally published on Fairplay.S&P Global.com. A shift in the technological tectonic plates occurred on 20 June creating a ripple...
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18 July 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This story originally published on JOC.com. E-commerce is transforming long-established business models of industrial distributors, the third-party...
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18 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"US retail sales fell for a second successive month in June, missing expectations and sending the dollar lower. However, the sales weakness had...
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17 July 2017
"US: Within the US Large Cap universe the Earnings Momentum model had the strongest one month decile return spread performance, returning 0.95%....
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17 July 2017
The Markit Agency RMBS Pool Summary gives a monthly performance snap shot of the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac MBS specified pool markets.Download...
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17 July 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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17 July 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings this week Short sellers target motorcycle manufacturers...
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17 July 2017
"Global stocks have outperformed other major asset classes, posting attractive gains in the first half of the year, especially driven by technology...
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14 July 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This story originally published on Fairplay.S&P Global.com. Ports are facing slower growth as fundamental structural changes in the container...
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14 July 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This story originally published on Fairplay.S&P Global.com. Newbuilding deliveries are set to spike in the first quarter, particularly in the...
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14 July 2017
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14 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Bank of Japan (BOJ) and European Central Bank (ECB) announce their decisions on policy and interest rates. Meanwhile, a second quarter GDP...
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14 July 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's Asia monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the...
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13 July 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This story originally published on JOC.com. The global steel industry is under a sword of Damocles that threatens to produce a trade war between...
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13 July 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
US-traded shipping companies embarked on a major wave of acquisitions in the first half of 2017, capped off by International Seaways' 29 June...
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13 July 2017
ETFs are in higher demand than conventional equities which has enabled some investors to earn income above and beyond the cost of investing through...
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12 July 2017
The latest installment of the securities finance quarterly review provides a comprehensive overview of the industry over the second quarter as...
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12 July 2017 Mathieu Ras
"The latest PMI figures for the European Union have been notably positive, driven by six-year high growth in the euro area during the second...
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11 July 2017
Short sellers have been actively covering their positions in European airlines after the sector started to roar ahead in recent weeks Borrow...
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11 July 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This story originally published on JOC.com. The eye watering $6.3 billion that Cosco Shipping Holdings and Shanghai International Port Group......
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10 July 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This story originally published on Fairplay.S&P Global.com. With the Maersk hacking debacle still fresh, a presentation by Moore Stephens on...
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10 July 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This story originally published on Fairplay.S&P Global.com. Questions are being asked about the use of organotins in anti-fouling paints. Credit...
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10 July 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioned in global companies announcing earnings this week Eros International is most shorted North American...
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10 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"Service providers dominated the Asian sector growth rankings, where a majority finished off the second quarter with a further expansion in output...
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07 July 2017 IHS Markit Maritime & Trade Expert
This story originally published on Fairplay.S&P Global.com. Shipowners concerned about the costs of environmental regulations on vessel operations...
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07 July 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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07 July 2017
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