From @SPGlobalRatings: Our updated covered #bond methodology has limited effects on our public #ratings, with just one program upgraded by one notch. The overcollateralization (OC) commensurate with the current ratings decreased by an average of about five percentage points for

In August, investors bid up nearly the entire #US banking sector, including some of the lowest-valued #stocks. The 210 banks in an @SPGMarketIntel analysis recorded a median total return of 9.0% during the month, well above the market capitalization-weighted benchmarks of 4.9%

From @SPGlobalRatings: China's #port operators are likely to see distinct two halves this year. We anticipate throughput growth of our rated port operators will drop by 4%-10% year-on-year in the second half, offsetting the strong growth in the first half. Their strong

With steep #US tariffs slashing demand for India's shrimp #exports, top-producing state Andhra Pradesh is weighing a domestic promotion drive to help farmers navigate market uncertainty. The US has imposed back-to-back #tariffs on imported shrimp from India, with an initial 25%

We are thrilled to announce that @SPGlobal is officially Great Place to Work-Certified™ in the US! 🏆 . This recognition is based on direct feedback from our people, with 80% of our employees saying S&P Global is a great place to work. This certification is a testament to our

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The global #SukukMarket has surpassed the USD 1 trillion mark in outstanding issuances, achieving a significant milestone that affirms its role within the fixed income sector. The Dow Jones Sukuk Total Return Index (ex-Reinvestment), launched in April 2006, has served as a

#China's steel production remained high, while #inventories were low over January-July, helping the domestic steel industry secure higher profit margins, largely driven by strong #exports of steel and manufactured goods despite tepid local demand. Dive deeper with @SPGCI:

RT @SPGMobility: We announced key leadership appointments as we prepare for our planned separation into a standalone public company. Scott….

During the upcoming renewals, @SPGlobalRatings expects a moderate decline in pricing for short-tail lines, but that global reinsurers will hold firm on terms and conditions. Risks arising from #geopolitical tensions could affect both sides of global reinsurers' balance sheets,

US real estate #investment trust indexes continued to tick upwards during the final week of August, outperforming the broader #StockMarket indexes. The Dow Jones Equity All REIT index closed the recent week up a slight 0.17%, while the MSCI US REIT (RMZ) index also grew 0.96%

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#LNG traders on Sept. 1 were assessing the implications for #trade flows after the Arctic Mulan, a sanctioned Russian LNG carrier, discharged a cargo at the southern Chinese port of Beihai on Aug. 29, raising concerns about the risk of potential new sanctions. Learn more with

Covered bonds have existed in #Europe for centuries, but they usually require specific legislation. This has slowed their development in many non-European markets. However, their proven stable funding throughout the global #financial crisis has made them increasingly popular

Fraud levels remain high in #Europe, and payment service providers, banks, merchants and card networks are deploying a range of #technologies and strategies to help prevent illicit #transactions. We see increasing calls from within the financial services community and central

#India and #Japan have agreed to promote low-carbon and #renewable hydrogen/ammonia ecosystems in both countries and other nations, according to a joint declaration of intent between India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

US community banks' strong expansion in net #interest margins has bolstered earnings in the first half of 2025, but the delayed impact of #tariffs will surface in the coming quarters and slow loan growth and push #credit costs higher. Dive deeper with @SPGMarketIntel:

China now #exports over 50% more to the Global South ($1.6 trillion) than to the US and Western Europe combined ($1 trillion). Read our full report:

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Malayan Cement expects Malaysia's accelerating #urbanization and major infrastructure projects to serve as growth drivers for the company in the years ahead. The company highlighted its strong positioning to benefit from the planned Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, which

From @SPGMarketIntel: Funds raised by junior and intermediate companies increased to a new multiyear high of $2.42 billion in July, marking the highest level since the record high of $3.69 billion in March 2021. This represents a 28% increase from the $1.89 billion reported in

#SoybeanMeal continues to be the principal protein ingredient in balanced #AnimalFeed in #Mexico, the National Association of Balanced Feed Manufacturers, or Conafab, said during a press conference on Aug. 27, and expects that total production of balanced animal feed in Mexico

The #trade environment for Asia-Pacific #technology hardware is increasingly dynamic. Exemptions that have spared products from U.S. tariffs could be lifted, or granted only in exchange for various actions that could change operational dynamics. There is also now the possibility