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26 January 2018
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.
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26 January 2018 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of S&P Global Manufacturing PMI surveys will provide all-important, up-to-date signals of global economic growth and price...
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26 January 2018 Chris Williamson
The US economy grew less than expected in the closing quarter of 2017, according to fresh official data.
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26 January 2018 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of S&P Global Manufacturing PMI surveys will provide signals of growth and price trends at the start of 2018.
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26 January 2018 Chris Williamson
The UK economy enjoyed further resilient growth in the closing quarter of 2017.
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24 January 2018 Bernard Aw
Japanese manufacturing firms enjoyed the best monthly improvement in business conditions for nearly four years in January.
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24 January 2018 Chris Williamson
Business activity is expanding at a rate not seen for almost 12 years.
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24 January 2018 Chris Williamson
The flash PMI surveys indicated a mixed but broadly encouraging start to 2018 for the US economy.
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24 January 2018 Chris Williamson
The UK labour market showed signs of strength late last year, with employment rising and pay growth creeping higher.
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23 January 2018
We review factor and model performance in 2017.
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22 January 2018 Sam Pierson
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings in the coming week.
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22 January 2018 Bernard Aw
Official data for Taiwan confirmed the strong exports trend seen in recent PMI surveys at the end of 2017.
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19 January 2018 Bernard Aw
A number of countries see fourth quarter GDP numbers, while flash January PMI releases will indicate trends at the start of 2018...
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19 January 2018 Kevin Soyer
Notwithstanding our positive outlook for UK dividends, we have identified £3.3bn that is at risk of being cut
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19 January 2018
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.
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19 January 2018 Chris Williamson
There was very little Christmas joy for retailers as sales slumped in December, according to the latest official data.
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19 January 2018 Bernard Aw
China’s economy expands by 6.9% in 2017, with PMI data suggesting that firms start 2018 on a firm footing.
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19 January 2018 Bernard Aw
As 2017 drew to a close, Asia’s auto sector enjoyed its best growth spurt since 2010, according to PMI survey data....
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19 January 2018
Recent PMI data suggest the Greek manufacturing sector may finally be on a path to recovery....
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18 January 2018 Sam Pierson
Short sellers target jewelers as the so-called global retail apocalypse continues to play out.
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17 January 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global’s US Manufacturing PMI survey New Orders Index offers valuable insight into the latest factory order trends...
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16 January 2018 Bernard Aw
PMI data can be used as a simple but effective tool for predicting Malaysia’s GDP growth rates well ahead of official statistics.
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15 January 2018 Andrew Harker
Strong economic growth in 2017 was driven by a humming manufacturing sector, backing up the findings of the Nikkei PMI.
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15 January 2018 Chris Williamson
Official data showed UK industry performing well in November, which should help boost the economy in the fourth quarter.
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12 January 2018 Adam Mauro
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitized mortgage
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08 January 2018
Monthly style and specialty model performance report.
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05 January 2018 Madhukar Ramu
As financial firms face a deluge of raw information on corporate actions, the risks and costs associated with acquiring and managing this data...
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05 January 2018 Adam Mauro
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market. Much remains unchanged as 2017 comes to a close....
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05 January 2018 Bernard Aw
"Nikkei PMI data showed Japanese economic growth maintaining solid momentum at the end of 2017. Price pressures meanwhile remained firm, with...
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05 January 2018 Chris Williamson
"The global economy ended 2017 on a buoyant note, according to PMI survey data. Current business activity growth gained momentum and rising inflows...
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05 January 2018 Bernard Aw
US inflation and retail sales figures are in focus next week as analysts search for clues as to the timing of the next Fed rate hike. A host...
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05 January 2018
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04 January 2018
We review factor performance in December 2017.
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04 January 2018 Bernard Aw
"The Australian economy ended 2017 with its weakest quarter in over a year, though the latest Commonwealth Bank PMI surveys also suggest that...
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04 January 2018 Bernard Aw
"The Chinese economy finished last year on a strong note, marking its best year since 2010, according to the Caixin China PMI surveys. However...
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04 January 2018 Chris Williamson
A strong December global PMI rounded off the best year for manufacturing since 2010. While the upturn continued to show signs of broadening out...
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04 January 2018 Chris Williamson
"The December PMI™ surveys showed the UK economy ending 2017 with a resilient and steady pace of growth, though a softer increase in new orders...
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03 January 2018 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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03 January 2018 Chris Williamson
"The UK construction industry looks to have pulled out of its downturn, with improved PMI survey readings in the closing months of 2017 compared...
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03 January 2018 Bernard Aw
Thailand’s manufacturing economy ended an otherwise unspectacular year on a positive note. December PMI data showed an improvement in operating...
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02 January 2018 Timothy Barello
"2017 was a strong year for the secondary loan trading market, according to the Q4 data snapshot report from S&P Global. Quarterly report highlights..."...
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02 January 2018 Bernard Aw
"The Philippines manufacturing economy finished the year on a solid footing, ending its best quarter of 2017, according to the Nikkei PMI data....
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29 December 2017
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29 December 2017 Adam Mauro
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market. Much remains unchanged as 2017 comes to a close....
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22 December 2017 Bernard Aw
"As the final week of 2017 arrives, analysts will assess updated Japanese and German inflation data for clues on future policy moves. Other key...
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22 December 2017
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19 December 2017
We investigate the impact on equity momentum and short sentiment factor performance when outlook is closely aligned with credit markets.
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17 December 2017
Focus on the risk tolerance of LPs and key areas of interest that GPs need to consider.
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15 December 2017 Bernard Aw
A number of major economies are releasing updated third quarter GDP numbers while markets will keenly watch the Bank of Japan’s meeting next...
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15 December 2017
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15 December 2017 Adam Mauro
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market. CRT LCF tranches trading at extremely tight...
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14 December 2017 Dan Huscher
This insight was originally published on MSCI.com The US Securities and Exchange Commission's liquidity rule is designed to protect investors...
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14 December 2017
The global investment markets continue to challenge investor objectives with volatility and low returns, while asset managers operate under increasing......
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14 December 2017 Gavan Nolan
To stay on top of the mountain of regulation emanating from the various authorities can feel like a Sisyphean task. So one could be forgiven...
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14 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"The eurozone economy is picking up further momentum as the year comes to a close, ending its best quarter since the start of 2011. The strong...
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14 December 2017 Bernard Aw
"Manufacturing conditions in Indonesia improved in November after a disappointing start to the fourth quarter, indicating further steady economic...
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14 December 2017 Bernard Aw
Japanese goods producers are enjoying their best quarter since the start of 2014 having seen business conditions improve to the greatest extent...
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12 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK inflation rose to a near six-year high in November, and chances are that it could rise further before starting to ease again later in 2018....
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11 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data on the output of manufacturing and construction in October highlight the divergent trends in the UK economy, as rising exports...
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11 December 2017 Adam Mauro
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market. STACR 2015 LCF tranches tightened by approximately...
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08 December 2017
Price pressures revive as global business reports faster order book growth
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08 December 2017
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08 December 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 December 2017 Bernard Aw
"Next week sees December Flash PMI releases, providing insights into the health of the US, eurozone and Japanse economies at the end of the fourth...
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08 December 2017 Sam Pierson
"The increase in bitcoin price has been met with skepticism by short sellers, who have recently increased bets against Bitcoin Investment Trust....
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07 December 2017
In the second report in a three-part series, we share feedback from our Big 4 auditor colleagues on five factors that can trigger additional...
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07 December 2017 Bernard Aw
"Japanese growth remained robust in November, setting the scene for another solid quarter at the end of the year, according to the latest Nikkei...
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07 December 2017
The latest Europe Sector PMI® data from S&P Global showed surging output across a range of manufacturing sectors in November. Chemicals recorded...
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06 December 2017
Identify and understand four trends for LPs that promise to play a big role in the future of the industry.
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06 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global manufacturing PMI rose to its highest for over six-and-a-half years in November, with output, new orders and employment growth all...
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05 December 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Australian economy picked up momentum in the middle of the fourth quarter, led by rising manufacturing activity, according to Commonwealth...
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05 December 2017 Bernard Aw
The Caixin PMI surveys presented an overall picture of steady growth in the Chinese economy midway through the fourth quarter. To the surprise...
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05 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"The latest PMI™ surveys indicate that the economy is on course to sustain steady growth in the closing months of 2017, albeit with the expansion...
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05 December 2017
Short sellers have been actively shifting their positions in several beleaguered retailers ahead of imminent earnings announcements Restoration...
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01 December 2017
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01 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"The latest PMI survey data showed production growth kicking higher in UK factories in November, leading to faster job gains but also higher...
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01 December 2017 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of November services PMI surveys will provide further insights into fourth-quarter growth and price trends for all major economies....
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01 December 2017 Adam Mauro
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market. Non-Agency CMBS AM Legacy spreads tightening......
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27 November 2017 Adam Mauro
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market. Non-Agency CMBS AM Legacy spreads tightening......
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24 November 2017 Bernard Aw
PMI data point to Japan’s manufacturing economy being on course to finish the year with its strongest quarterly performance for nearly four years....
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24 November 2017 Chris Williamson
November ‘flash’ PMI data pointed to another encouraging though unspectacular month for corporate America and the economy as a whole. The survey...
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24 November 2017 Bernard Aw
The worldwide releases of November manufacturing PMI surveys will provide important signals for fourth quarter growth and inflation trends for...
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24 November 2017
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23 November 2017 Chris Williamson
Eurozone growth kicked higher in November to put the region on course for its best quarter since the start of 2011. Multi-year highs were seen...
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17 November 2017 Chris Williamson
The week sees flash PMI data releases plus the UK’s Autumn Budget and ongoing Brexit discussions. The main data releases include flash PMI survey...
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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
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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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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 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 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 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
"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 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 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
"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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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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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 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
"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
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
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
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
"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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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 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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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
"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 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
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
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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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
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
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 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 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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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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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 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
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
"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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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
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
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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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 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 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 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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings this week Canadian Western still heavily shorted despite...
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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
"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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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 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 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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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
"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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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
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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
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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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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