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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Election of Catalan president likely to lead to partial stability, but conflict will remain unresolved.
23 May 2018 Ling-Wei Chung
Mounting inflationary pressure and strong economic momentum create room for further interest rate hikes following the May increase.
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.
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....
18 May 2018 Martin Roberts
Nigerian president clear favorite to win second term in 2019, extending emphasis on rail infrastructure and agriculture.
17 May 2018 Cole Hassay
Geopolitical tumult boosted commodity prices again last week.
17 May 2018 Petya Barzilska Dijedon Imeri Alex Kokcharov
Defense agreement to deepen military ties between Sweden, Finland, US, but NATO membership remains unlikely.
16 May 2018 Ken Wattret
The normalization of monetary policy in the Eurozone is likely to be a very protracted process.
16 May 2018 Ama Egyaba Baidu Forson
Nigeria's sovereign risk rating revised outlook to Stable on external balances and improved liquidity profile
16 May 2018 John Raines Carlos Cardenas
NAFTA renegotiation deadline set for 17 May, but ratification to face hurdles due to Mexico-US elections.
15 May 2018 Leslie Levesque
An economic impact assessment of Tesla’s operations in California
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.
11 May 2018 Cole Hassay
The MPI increased for the third time in four weeks.
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.
10 May 2018 Diego Moya-Ocampos, LLB
Venezuelan president highly likely to be re-elected despite international opposition and increasing likelihood of oil sanctions.
09 May 2018 Paula Diosquez-Rice
The Argentine peso remains highly vulnerable despite aggressive Central Bank intervention.
08 May 2018 Ludovico Carlino
Islamic State’s intent to disrupt elections in Iraq, Libya, and Tunisia will indicate group’s enduring capabilities.
04 May 2018 Thea Fourie
Favorable regulatory reforms in Angola and Namibia overshadow populist policies in South Africa.
04 May 2018
Nicaraguan government instability risks highlighted by anti-government protests unlikely to be mitigated by upcoming protest resolution talks....
03 May 2018 Deepa Kumar David Li
Bilateral meetings indicate military de-escalation despite continued political distrust, increased Chinese private-sector investment in India...
02 May 2018 Cole Hassay
Turbulence reigned in commodity markets last week despite relative stability in the MPI.
02 May 2018 Nazanin Soroush
US sanctions on Iran’s strategic sectors increasingly likely in one-year outlook, aimed at internal destabilization.
27 April 2018 Carla Selman
Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile to promote investment in lithium, but legal challenges likely to delay projects.
27 April 2018
Despite an ‘as expected’ policy rate decision, markets reacted strongly to this week’s meeting of the Riksbank executive committee.
27 April 2018 Deepa Kumar
Indigenization of militancy likely to escalate unrest in India's Kashmir, particularly ahead of upcoming national, state elections.
26 April 2018 Kathleen Navin Ben Herzon
According to our Monthly GDP Index, monthly GDP rose 0.5% in March.
26 April 2018 Ege Seckin
Outcome of Turkey’s presidential election depends largely on ability of discordant opposition parties to present unified candidate.
26 April 2018 Cole Hassay
Geopolitics continue to rattle commodity markets.
25 April 2018 Vaiva Seckute
Lithuania will ease the tax burden on labor and redesign the pension system, which should encourage private participation.
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.
23 April 2018 Diego Moya-Ocampos, LLB
Díaz-Canel taking the reins signals continuity and gradual economic reform but not democratic opening.
20 April 2018 David Li
Thailand's National Reform Plans signals worsening operating environment for IT and social-media companies, election delays increase implementation...
19 April 2018 Cole Hassay
Commodity prices rallied last week as geopolitical concerns rattled markets
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.
19 April 2018 Ludovico Carlino
LNA commander’s incapacity through ill-health, if confirmed, would risk triggering new struggle for control of eastern Libya.
18 April 2018 Chris Suckling, Ph.D.
Sierra Leone's new president will probably avoid policy paralysis and improve IMF relations, but faces budgetary challenges.
13 April 2018 Sharon Fisher
Countries in the region are reporting rapid growth in housing loans and real estate prices, despite efforts to reign in lending.
13 April 2018 Sharon Fisher
Countries in the region are reporting rapid growth in housing loans and real estate prices, despite efforts to reign in lending.
13 April 2018 Cole Hassay
With a potential trade war between the United States and China looming, this article examines how to determine your supply chain's risk exposure....
13 April 2018 Cole Hassay
Softening demand from China put downward pressure on commodity prices last week.
12 April 2018 Arthur Dhont
Next Colombian administration likely to implement targeted corporate tax reductions and reduce exceptions; fiscal stability compromise probable...
12 April 2018 Theo Acheampong, Ph.D.
Botswana's appointment of new president likely to ensure policy continuity
11 April 2018 Carlos Caicedo
Brazilian government progresses with privatization of state enterprises, but divestment likely to take years.
10 April 2018 Tom Jackson
Widening of sanctions would cause pain to farmers and manufacturers.
05 April 2018 Cole Hassay
Supply remains ample in commodity markets, while policy developments are creating uncertainty
05 April 2018 Jan Gerhard
Dutch municipal election result reflects highly fragmented political landscape nationwide, potentially slowing down policymaking at council level....
04 April 2018 Maria Bertram
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03 April 2018 Martin Roberts
Invasions of unoccupied South African land likely to expand beyond Gauteng metropolitan districts as expropriation debate continues.
29 March 2018 Cole Hassay
Policy developments contributed to market volatility last week
29 March 2018 Kathleen Navin Ben Herzon
February rebound was seen across multiple components.
28 March 2018 Blanka Kolenikova
Cabinet reshuffle likely to prevent early election in Slovakia in 2018; large, peaceful anti-government protests will continue.
27 March 2018 Asad Ali
Sri Lankan PM likely to survive no-confidence motion but energy tariff and constitutional reform policies will stall.
23 March 2018 Deepa Kumar
No-confidence motion against Indian government increases likelihood of fractured parliament and slowdown in reforms
23 March 2018 Hanna Luchnikava-Schorsch
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor success may be overshadowed by a brewing balance of payments crisis and upcoming elections.
22 March 2018 Diego Moya-Ocampos, LLB
Tightening foreign-exchange controls likely to force widespread industrial closures within Venezuela in 2018.
22 March 2018 Cole Hassay
Amply capacity is keeping a lid on commodity prices
20 March 2018 Thea Fourie
Stronger fourth-quarter growth propelled the economy to expand 1.3% overall in 2017, as the country avoided recession last year.
19 March 2018 Arthur Dhont
New Colombian legislature likely to support market-friendly policies, support for FARC peace agreement finely balanced.
16 March 2018 Carla Selman
Chile's new government to promote mining, energy and infrastructure investment, fragmented Congress likely to delay pro-business regulation.
16 March 2018
Prospects for Japanese PM's re-election and constitutional amendment hindered by finance ministry adjustment of scandal-related documents.
16 March 2018 Cole Hassay
Signs continue to point to range bound commodity price outlook.
15 March 2018 Xu Yating
While the growth target cut was expected, it indicates that China has entered a phase of “high-quality development”.
15 March 2018 Nazanin Soroush
Apparent increase in Iranian material support for Bahraini militants likely intended as deterrence against Saudi escalation.
09 March 2018 Raj Badiani
Indecisive general election outcome likely to halt upward drift in Italian growth
09 March 2018 Cole Hassay
Volatility drives a narrow retreat in commodity prices.
08 March 2018 Chris Suckling
Djiboutian ruling party's victory in legislative elections weakens opposition and development projects face growing tax burden.
07 March 2018 Nazanin Soroush
Despite FATF continuing its suspension of countermeasures, Iran likely to face increasing banking difficulties due to US/regional pressures.
06 March 2018 Jan Gerhard
Budget talks risk deepening existing fault lines despite early agreement on boosting security and defence expenditure.
01 March 2018 Jordan Anderson Chris Suckling, Ph.D.
Ethiopia's ruling coalition likely to remain stable after appointing consensus replacement for outgoing PM by end-March.
28 February 2018 David Li
Cross-strait military build-up heightens war-risk and increases likelihood of discrimination against Taiwan and US companies in China.
28 February 2018 Jan Randolph
Risk tolerance falls in markets as volatility returns, putting pressure on commodity prices.
27 February 2018 Kathleen Navin Ben Herzon
Monthly GDP slipped 0.1% in January.
20 February 2018 Columb Strack
Inter-state competition is escalating in Syria, as the attention of foreign actors has moved away from the Islamic State to their own conflicting...
16 February 2018 Cole Hassay
Risk tolerance falls in markets as volatility returns, putting pressure on commodity prices.
15 February 2018 Deepa Kumar
Declining Naxalite militant attacks indicate lowering risk in India but promotion of military commander likely to prolong conflict.
13 February 2018 Firas Modad
Likely Syrian miscalculation of Israeli commitment to "red lines" over Iranian expansionism raises war risks.
12 February 2018 Jordan Anderson
New PM probable before renewed attempts to remove presidential term limits, but policy continuity likely.
09 February 2018 Jack A. Kennedy
Egyptian President’s consolidation of authority over the military indicates falling government instability risk, but rising terrorism risk.
07 February 2018 Kit Nicholl
Ability of foreign fighters to enter Europe undetected indicates heightened risk of multi-site mass-casualty attacks in 2018.
07 February 2018 Nazanin Soroush
Oman's expatriate hiring freezes likely to be renewed and expanded as government pushes for higher local content.
06 February 2018
Outlook for US-North Korean confrontation
06 February 2018 Petya Barzilska Dragana Ignjatovic
While Bulgaria meets the economic conditions, institutional readiness could hinder progress.
06 February 2018 Chris Suckling, Ph.D.
Opposition to re-form under new leadership as Kenya's finalised cabinet reviews electricity off-take and onshore petroleum revenues.
31 January 2018 John Raines Carlos Cardenas
The probability of the renegotiations extending through 2018 and beyond is high.
29 January 2018 Ken Matheny, Ph.D.
According to the Macroeconomic Advisers by S&P Global FOMC Voting Index, 2018 is slightly to the hawkish side of center on the dove-to-hawk spectrum...
29 January 2018 Ege Seckin Kit Nicholl
Turkey-Greece-Cyprus dispute over Mediterranean hydrocarbons risks disruption to shipping routes and localised naval incidents in 2018.
26 January 2018 Carlos Caicedo
Corruption conviction of left-wing former Brazilian president upheld, likely to end his presidential race.
26 January 2018 Kathleen Navin Ben Herzon
According to our Monthly GDP Index, monthly GDP rose 0.2% in December.
26 January 2018 Martin Roberts
Ramaphosa is making moves to prematurely end President Zuma’s term...
25 January 2018 Carlos Cardenas Diego Moya-Ocampos, LLB
Venezuelan government's call for presidential elections to secure its grip on power unlikely to reduce government instability.
24 January 2018 Cole Hassay
The impact on commodity prices will be eclipsed by decelerating Chinese growth, tightening monetary policy, and lower oil prices.
24 January 2018 Ege Seckin
Turkish intervention in Syria likely to force US to choose between NATO ally, Turkey, and the YPG.
18 January 2018 Sara L. Johnson, CBE
Can the global economy sustain its current upward trajectory?
18 January 2018 Nazanin Soroush
US president’s statement on Iran sanctions waivers increases risk of snapback, undermining JCPOA’s longevity.
17 January 2018 Asad Ali
Declining militant attacks indicate lowering risk in Pakistan but rallies and religious minorities remain likely targets
28 December 2017 Kathleen Navin Ben Herzon
According to our Monthly GDP Index, monthly GDP rose 0.8% in November.
18 December 2017 Sam Teague
The latest S&P Global Price & Supply Monitor signaled little-change across global commodity markets.
15 December 2017 Carlos Caicedo
Gang war in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro contained by deployment of military, but respite likely to be short-lived
15 December 2017 Martin Roberts
Probable lack of a clear outcome to lead to further government instability
14 December 2017 Nariman Behravesh
What lies ahead for 2018 and how accurate were we in 2017?
08 December 2017 Ludovico Carlino
Growing risks to marine and aviation assets in Houthi-controlled territory as coalition-backed forces mobilise in central Yemen
29 November 2017 Jan Randolph
The global balance of all sovereign rating actions turned positive again in the third quarter of 2017 at 41 to 30.
28 November 2017 Ken Matheny, Ph.D.
Insights from the Powell hearings this morning
28 November 2017
According to the Monthly GDP Index, new to S&P Global customers, monthly GDP slipped 0.1% in October.
27 November 2017 Cole Hassay
A US withdrawal from NAFTA could potentially impact domestic motor vehicle, electrical equipment, and machinery prices.
22 November 2017
Insights from our monthly Price & Supply Monitor report
22 November 2017 Angus Lam
Sri Lanka's banking sector has grown rapidly since 2013, with much of the grown centered on construction and mortgage lending.
20 November 2017
Retailers are axing prices earlier, online sales are ramping up, and S&P Global's Payroll Tracker is forecasting a mega payday on December 1st....
17 November 2017 Nariman Behravesh, Ph.D.
A brief look at global growth from our Chief Economist
15 November 2017 Theo Acheampong, Ph.D.
Zimbabwean army likely to negotiate transitional power transfer to ousted vice president following palace coup
14 November 2017 Diego Moya-Ocampos
Any deal with bondholders will be severely limited by Venezuela's acutely dislocated economic condition and US sanctions.
13 November 2017 Camille Chavrier
S&P Global has assigned a banking risk rating for Morocco during the third quarter of 2017.
10 November 2017 Chris Suckling, Ph.D.
The United States lifted economic sanctions imposed against Sudan on 6 October.
09 November 2017 Firas Modad
Lebanese PM's resignation probably driven by Saudi Arabia, reflecting intent to intensify pressure on Hizbullah
07 November 2017 Bryan Plamondon
S&P Global has upgraded the sovereign risk ratings for Egypt during the third quarter of 2017.
06 November 2017 Ludovico Carlino
Houthi missile fired at Riyadh indicates intent to engage targets deep in Saudi Arabia, despite escalation risk
03 November 2017 Ege Seckin
Foiled Islamic State mall attack in Turkey reflects expansion of jihadist target set while capabilities remain moderate
02 November 2017
Japan ruling coalition's snap election victory indicates policy progress, specifically on tax increase and constitutional amendment
01 November 2017 Chris Suckling, Ph.D.
Opposition unlikely to seek to overturn the final result or initiate an effective parliamentary boycott.
31 October 2017 John Anton
There is an unexpected shortage of graphite electrodes, a key piece of equipment for making steel.
27 October 2017
Halloween candy prices are not looking very scary this year, and spending on candy is expected to surge like ghostbusters.
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.
25 October 2017
The 2017 Holiday retail sales outlook is looking cheerful, even as online sales take a larger slice of the pie.
24 October 2017 Keerti Rajan
Militant commanders' killing in Philippines weakens organisation of Islamic State-linked groups in western Mindanao although strongholds remain...
24 October 2017 Karen Campbell
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23 October 2017 Ege Seckin
The Iraqi government's recapture of Kirkuk undermines Kurdish independence prospects.
23 October 2017 Deni Koenhemsi
Historically volatile OSB prices are once again in an upward cycle.
20 October 2017 Laurence Allan, Ph.D.
Despite the current political crisis, Catalonia is unlikely to secede from Spain.
19 October 2017 Sam Teague
Insights from our Price and Supply Monitor
19 October 2017 Arthur Dhont
Quintana Roo remains safer than other Mexican tourist hubs despite increasing levels of criminal violence.
13 October 2017 Nazanin Soroush
US unilateral withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is far from certain
13 October 2017 Nariman Behravesh, Ph.D.
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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.
10 October 2017 Columb Strack
What remains of the Islamic State’s governance project will probably cease to exist by mid-2018
10 October 2017
The intensification of incidents and increase in perceived unpredictability on both sides raise the risk of unintended escalation.
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.
06 October 2017 Arthur Dhont
Rapid expansion of local referenda to bar extractive-sector activities in Colombia continues to drive legal uncertainty
05 October 2017 Carla Selman
Robberies, theft, "motochorros" main risks in Argentine capital tourist areas; kidnapping threats higher in suburbs
03 October 2017 Ken Matheny, Ph.D.
A close look at Charles Evan's new challenge for policymakers.
29 September 2017 Alexia Ash
Calculating accurate country risk correlations.
27 September 2017
German manufacturing is on quite the run of late but one unintended consequence is rapidly rising costs.
26 September 2017 Rebecca Mitchell
Is the pace sustainable?
22 September 2017 Alex Kokcharov
Deployment of UN peacekeeping mission in Donbass unlikely in next year due to mutually exclusive Russia-Ukraine preconditions.
20 September 2017 Deni Koenhemsi
Post-hurricane reconstruction in the US South will lift wallboard prices in 2017.
19 September 2017
Real US GDP will increase at a 1.7% annual rate in the third quarter
19 September 2017 Arthur Dhont
Final peace agreement with ELN insurgency unlikely before March-May 2018 elections despite four-month ceasefire agreement.
14 September 2017 Karl Kuykendall
Third quarter GDP will take a hit but recovery efforts will boost growth into 2018
14 September 2017 Keerti Rajan
International condemnation drives reputational risk for Asian subsidiaries linked to Myanmar's Rakhine state but sanctions unlikely.
13 September 2017 Karl Kuykendall
The short-term disruptions were massive but the state avoided a worst-case scenario
13 September 2017 Carla Selman
Supply chain risks include road cargo theft in the Santiago and Valparaíso areas, plus arson in Araucanía.
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...
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)....
08 September 2017 Alex Kokcharov
Major border incidents unlikely but the upcoming Russia-Belarus military exercises demonstrate the extent of Russia's potential reach.
06 September 2017
The economic outlook seems to be pulled in multiple directions at once.
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...
31 August 2017
Consumers are not in danger from overhanging debts in the way they were prior to the Great Recession.
30 August 2017
E-commerce retail sales take an ever-increasing share of the total retail sales pie.
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...
29 August 2017 Fernanda Machado
The re-writing of the country's constitution deepens the crisis.
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...
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...
07 December 2015 Ravi Vish
S&P Global Quarterly interviewed Ravi Vish, keynote speaker at the S&P Global Global Economics and Country Risk Conference in Washington D.C....
29 July 2015
Interview of Chris Christopher on understanding the trends in US consumption. Interview Transcript What are the key economic factors impacting...
28 July 2015 Nariman Behravesh, Ph.D.
Interview of Nariman Behravesh on implications of the "Great Divergence." Interview Transcript What is the outlook for the world's major ...
14 July 2015 Hanna Luchnikava-Schorsch
Interview of Hanna Luchnikava on understanding India's diverse subnational economic identity. Interview Transcript Why does one need to look...
14 July 2015 Mocuta, Simona
Interview of Simona Mocuta on Asia's free trade paradigm. Interview Transcript Do you see evidence of anti-free trade sentiment across Southeast...
14 July 2015 Ron Whitfield
Interview of Ron Whitfield on global water industry headwinds. Interview Transcript What are the key issues in global sustainable water usage?...
17 May 2015 Chris Suckling, Ph.D.
Disruption is highly likely in southeastern Kenya, especially along the proposed Lamu port-Mombasa road network.
04 May 2015 Nariman Behravesh, Ph.D.
Interview of Nariman Behravesh on the implications of a stronger US dollar. Interview Transcript Who are the winners and losers in the appreciation...
17 April 2015 Nariman Behravesh, Ph.D.
Interview of Nariman Behravesh on the implications of China's economic slowdown. Interview Transcript What is the outlook for China's economy?...
02 January 2015 Doug Handler
Through 2016, the US will be among the fastest-growing developed countries. Growth levels will be determined by productivity, use of machinery...
02 January 2015 KC Chang, B.com, MA, MS
Pricing volatility can provide opportunities for procurement officers able to spot and lock in low prices on raw materials that may head higher...
02 January 2015 Brian Jackson
As China's economy has grown, so have its service and private sectors. It is yet unknown if economic reforms-moving to lighter, greener ...
02 January 2015 David Hunt
Imagery intelligence, vessel tracking, and social media monitoring are emerging technologies used to help forecast and assess risks to global...