Global #chicken markets are likely to see firm demand and improved supplies in 2026, with #Brazilian production projected to rise as exports to major #markets resume. In the US, chicken prices are expected to remain firm and demand to rise amid climbing beef prices, whereas in

The largest tech companies have made ambitious #sustainability commitments, but the picture is not uniform across the sector. Major tech firms have made net-zero commitments, including companies leading the #AI charge such as Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta. However, some have

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From @SPGMarketIntel: Growth in mainland #China will slow relative to 2025, amid crosswinds from external uncertainties and enhanced stimulus measures. Explore the Top 10 Economic Insights shaping 2026 — read the full analysis now. https://t.co/wH4j1PQpzt

Since 2021, data breaches have been the most frequently reported type of #cyberattack on companies we rate in the #auto sector. This is due to the wealth of these companies' customer data, especially financial data if they have captive finance arms. In 2024, 60% of

Global #shrimp markets are likely to see mixed trends in 2026, shaped by trade dynamics and regional production shifts. Ecuador is expected to maintain strong export growth, supported by resilient output and recovering demand from China, while India's shipments face pressure from

It is a hard fact of life that — if we live long enough — we or those we love will receive a devastating medical diagnosis. How we cope in such difficult circumstances can both impact the course of our personal recovery and, in some cases, uplift the human condition.

Japan's latest #energy plan throws down the gauntlet at domestic utilities. #Japan aims to lift #renewables to 40%-50% of its power mix, revive nuclear power generation, increase use of liquefied natural gas (#LNG) as a transition fuel, and upgrade existing coal plants to capture

Construction spending on #DataCenters, as reported by the #US Census Bureau (CB), soared by 28% year over year for the 12 months ended June 2025, and is up 331% since mid-2021. In stark comparison, private-sector spending on overall non-residential construction fell 4% over the

S&P Global today announced a major update: a multi-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate its enterprise-wide transformation across agentic innovation, #data distribution and workflow automation. This expansion marks yet another milestone in S&P Global’s

#GlobalPrivate equity and #VentureCapital investments through rounds of funding declined by 30.3% month over month to $25.22 billion in November from $36.19 billion in October, according to @SPGMarketIntel data. Compared to the same period a year ago, funding value in November

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We’re excited to launch the S&P Global Energy Horizons: Top Trends 2026! AI growth and geoeconomic shifts signal that clean tech, energy expansion & sustainability are more connected than ever. Explore what’s ahead: https://t.co/GBftQiyQvD

#Asian commodity firms are accelerating the adoption of #ArtificialIntelligence to enhance decision-making, anticipate market movements and augment supply chain performance; however, fragmented data systems and a shortage of skilled talent have presented some challenges in

#Emerging Markets (EMs) are set to remain a key driver of global #growth in 2026, while capital flows into the region should remain positive. Greater self-reliance and diversification are making EMs more resilient, but lower-rated entities and frontier #markets will likely be

In this series of articles, we answer the pressing Questions That Matter on the uncertainties that will shape 2026—collected through our interactions with #investors and other #market participants. The series is aligned with the key themes we're watching in the coming year and is

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Markets have so far absorbed #geopolitical event risks, including armed conflicts, as economies and corporations adapt; but S&P Global Ratings expects the structural changes from the ongoing global reshuffling will have enduring #credit implications. Read more with

Supportive financing conditions for #EmergingMarkets (EMs) should persist. @SPGlobalRatings expects most EMs will remain #resilient, albeit with divergent growth trajectories. #Markets tolerance for geopolitical uncertainty may mask vulnerabilities that leave EMs susceptible to

Stakeholders are working to stretch existing grid assets, but these efforts are not matching the speed and scale of #AI-driven data center #energy demand. In this tight market, companies, states, and grid operators have an opportunity to meet the needs of large energy users and

Asian importers of #Russian crude are expected to maintain their purchases, albeit at a reduced pace, following the latest round of Washington's sanctions on Russian companies, according to speakers at the Financial Times Commodities Asia Summit on Dec. 3. #India and #China, the

As part of the quarterly rebalance, S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced the addition of CRH, Carvana and Comfort Systems USA to the S&P 500, effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, December 22. For further details, read the press release here:

Sovereign ratings in #Africa are largely at the lower end of the spectrum, with about half of the countries rated between B- and B+ and a third rated BB- and above. Out of 54 countries, @SPGlobalRatings rates 26 African sovereigns at their request. The continent had more