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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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07 July 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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07 July 2017
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07 July 2017 Bernard Aw
US inflation and retail sales will help gauge the future course of Fed policy and whether consumer spending has remained under strain. Other...
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07 July 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of the article.......
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06 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global economy enjoyed further steady growth in June, according to the latest PMI data, finishing off a solid second quarter. Both new orders...
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06 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"June saw a further rise in Japanese business activity that rounded off the strongest quarter of economic growth for nearly three-and-a-half...
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06 July 2017 Kiet Tran
The S&P Global syndicated loan snapshot shows that bonds continued to outperform loans in Q2. Report highlights include: Markit iBoxx USD High...
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05 July 2017
In the first article in a three-part series, take a look at the importance of recording one’s thought processes while documenting analysis.
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05 July 2017
"Despite a slew of recently released activist short reports, average short selling across the constituents of Hong Kong's HSI index has fallen...
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05 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"Business activity in the UK grew at its weakest pace for four months in June, with slower rates of expansion seen across three major sectors...
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05 July 2017 Bernard Aw
The Chinese economy rounded off the second quarter on a softer note with PMI data showing a loss of momentum since May. A weakening economic...
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04 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK construction activity continued to grow at a strong rate in June, the rate of expansion slowing compared with the impressive performance...
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03 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK manufacturing ended an otherwise solid second quarter on a disappointing note, with output, order book and employment growth all slowing...
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03 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"June saw the first public release of new PMI data for Australia, compiled by S&P Global on behalf of Commonwealth Bank. The data reveal an economy...
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03 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global manufacturing economy saw sustained improvement in June, albeit with output growth slipping to the weakest since last September....
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30 June 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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30 June 2017
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30 June 2017 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of manufacturing and services PMI surveys will provide all-important steers on global growth and inflation trends for the...
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26 June 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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23 June 2017
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23 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Next week's data flow from the US, eurozone and Japan will be scrutinised to gauge how the respective economies are performing in the second...
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23 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The US economy ended the second quarter on a softer note, with flash US PMI data showing a slight loss of momentum since May. While the survey...
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23 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Signs of slower growth appeared in Japan's manufacturing sector in June, suggesting some waning of the upturn seen earlier in the year. The...
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23 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"A further solid rise in eurozone business activity in June rounded off the strongest quarter of economic expansion for over six years, according...
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23 June 2017 Gavan Nolan
"A year ago this week, the credit markets were digesting the shock of a 'leave' vote in the Brexit referendum. What followed was a period of...
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20 June 2017 Chris Fenske
Illinois' nearly two year budget impasse continues to plague all municipal bonds linked to the state's credit. The state's budget deficit is...
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20 June 2017
The fallout from the Whole Foods/Amazon takeover has more than compensated for any immediate pain felt by short sellers Short sellers net $100m...
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20 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Official data showed that Taiwan's export order growth gained momentum in May, confounding analysts' expectations of a slowdown. However, the...
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19 June 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings this week Finish Line sees shorts increase their positions...
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19 June 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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16 June 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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16 June 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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16 June 2017
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16 June 2017
"Monthly Performance Recap US: Within the US Large Cap universe the Historical Growth model had the strongest one month decile return spread...
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16 June 2017
"Research Signals Whether artificial or natural, calm in the markets has persisted in spite of political and geopolitical risks, Moody's downgrade...
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16 June 2017
Short sellers have returned to their winning ways which has prompted them to increase their average positions to the highest level in over eight...
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16 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed US manufacturing output missing expectations in May, adding to a flow of recent data that point to a renewed bout of industrial..."...
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15 June 2017
Explore how technology is becoming a crucial part of the way real estate private equity firms do business.
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15 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Next week sees a number of Asia Pacific central banks deciding on monetary policy, while the flash June PMI surveys will provide all-important...
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15 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The good news keeps flowing out of the eurozone, with fresh official data showing record employment and industrial production growth picking...
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15 June 2017 Chris Williamson
Disappointing retail sales data failed to deter the Bank of England from moving closer to hiking interest rates at its June meeting. Retail sales...
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14 June 2017 Chris Williamson
News of slowing pay growth alongside rising inflation adds to growing worries about the UK's economic outlook. Households are being squeezed...
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13 June 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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13 June 2017
"Short sellers, who correctly called the recent demise of Banco Popolare (POP), are still actively targeting several of its periphery banking...
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09 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Several major central banks decide on policy and interest rates at a time when the global economy is on course for a solid second quarter. Meanwhile...
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09 June 2017
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09 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Are we there yet? The European Central Bank has been waiting for signs that the eurozone has reached 'escape velocity', whereby growth is strong...
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08 June 2017 Darren Thomas
With the clock counting down to MiFID II compliance, impacted dealers and other financial institutions are steamrolling ahead to prepare. Regulatory...
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08 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly economic overview. For the full report, please click the link at the bottom of the article....
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08 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Growth was reported in the majority of Asian sectors in May, according to the Nikkei Asia Sector PMI. Encouragingly, many of the best performers...
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07 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Survey evidence points to rising business investment and expansion in the UK, suggesting that companies may be shrugging off uncertainty caused...
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06 June 2017 Andrew Harker
"Growth in the Spanish economy remained strong mid-way through the second quarter of the year, with S&P Global PMI data suggesting that GDP could...
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06 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Survey data for May show Japan's private sector economy enjoying the strongest expansion in over three years, fuelling expectations that economic...
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06 June 2017 Andrew Harker
Sectors in Ireland most exposed to Brexit have seen a swift rebound in output growth in the first half of 2017 after being hit hard in the immediate......
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05 June 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings in the coming week Short sellers target avocado grower...
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05 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Singaporean economy started the year on a firm footing, with recent official data confirming the robust survey evidence. However, there's...
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05 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The UK PMI surveys indicate that the economy is likely to regain some momentum in the second quarter after a sluggish start to 2017. However...
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05 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The final PMI readings add to mounting evidence that the eurozone is enjoying a strong second quarter, and possibly a better than previously...
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05 June 2017 Sian Jones
Manufacturers in the Czech Republic have signalled a strong start to 2017. The Czech Republic Manufacturing PMI has indicated a marked growth...
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05 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Chinese economy gained a little momentum in May, but the upturn was insufficient to quell widespread expectations of softer GDP growth in...
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02 June 2017
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02 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"The focus next week is the UK general election, where the outcome will have important ramifications for Brexit negotiations. Alongside political...
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02 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Worldwide manufacturing activity continued to rise at a solid pace in May, according to global PMI data, but the regional breakdown of the surveys..."...
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01 June 2017
The risk factor modellability assessment is only one of a raft of changes to market risk capital under the Fundamental Review of the Trading...
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01 June 2017
UK short sellers are positioned to profit from a hung parliament through their large exposure to domestically exposed stocks. Short sellers continue...
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01 June 2017 Bernard Aw
The Philippines manufacturing economy showed further signs of shifting up a gear in the second quarter. Output grew at its faster rate so far...
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30 May 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings in the coming week RH sees shorts hang on despite a rally...
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26 May 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Municipal Summary provides a summary of the US Municipal market. Sign up to recieve this report by email here. Download...
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26 May 2017
North American investors have rekindled their love of European stocks since the new administration came to power in January. US investors have...
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26 May 2017 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of manufacturing PMI surveys will provide important signals as to global growth and inflation trends in the middle of the...
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25 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"The economy got off to an even worse start to the year than previously thought, according to fresh official data. There's a strong likelihood...
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24 May 2017
Short sellers are still largely steering clear of energy stocks despite the resurgence in oil price volatility. Median short interest across...
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24 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Growth of US business activity gained a little momentum for a second successive month in May, but the upturn still looks somewhat underwhelming....
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24 May 2017 Bernard Aw
"Despite economic growth picking up in the opening quarter of 2017, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) left interest rates at a near-record low in May...
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23 May 2017 Chris Williamson
France's economic recovery is showing signs of having moved up a gear in the second quarter. Business activity grew at its fastest rate in six...
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23 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Japan's manufacturing sector continued to expand in May, fuelling hopes of the economic upturn being sustained in the second quarter, albeit...
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23 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Eurozone economic growth continued to run at its fastest for six years in May, according to PMI survey data. Job creation also perked up to...
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22 May 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 May 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings in the coming week Zoe's kitchen top short this week...
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22 May 2017
Monthly Performance Recap US: Within the US Large Cap universe the Historical Growth model had the strongest one month decile return spread performance......
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22 May 2017
While the post-election Trump reflation trade has lost some steam in the US in recent months as the President struggles to get his legislative...
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19 May 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Municipal Summary provides a summary of the US Municipal market.Download full article
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19 May 2017
This article explores municipal bond market reaction on the ratings downgrade of Connecticut State GO and Hartford GO bondsDownload full article...
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19 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"A number of countries see updated first quarter GDP numbers, but the flash May PMI surveys will provide all-important steers of second quarter...
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18 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK retail sales were better than expected in April, more than making up for a disappointing March and adding to data which suggest the economy...
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18 May 2017 Chris Williamson
Further signs of sluggish wage growth add to fears that UK economic growth will slow in coming months amid weaker consumer spending. Data from...
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17 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK households reported one of the steepest deteriorations in their finances for three years in May, largely as a result of rising inflation....
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16 May 2017
Slower growth and weaker inflation seen across Asia at start of Q2
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16 May 2017
Monitoring bearish bond investor sentiment can help better inform stock pickers. Demand to borrow USD high yield bonds doubled during last year's......
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16 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"US producers of consumer goods reported the weakest rise in new orders for a year in April, representing a relatively poor start to the second...
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16 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK inflation moved further above the Bank of England's 2.0% target in April, highlighting the growing squeeze on household budgets. Inflation...
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16 May 2017 Sian Jones
"Czech manufacturers saw a steep improvement in operating conditions during April, as has been the case in each month of 2017 so far. The sustained...
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16 May 2017 Bernard Aw
"Growth momentum across Asia weakened slightly at the start of the second quarter, according to PMI survey data. The Asia Composite PMI, compiled...
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15 May 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Municipal Summary provides a summary of the US Municipal market. Sign up to receive this report by email here. Download...
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15 May 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings in the coming week Consumer focused firms make up three...
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15 May 2017 Bernard Aw
"Official data showed that Thailand's economy started on a strong note this year, expanding at the fastest pace in four years during the first...
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12 May 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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12 May 2017 Chris Fenske
The Puerto Rico government filed for Title III bankruptcy protection on May 3 after multiple debt restructuring proposals were rejected by municipal...
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12 May 2017 Bernard Aw
The focus next week remains in the UK where inflation and retail sales data will provide further guidance on household consumption and price...
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12 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Hong Kong's economy enjoyed a strong start to 2017, with official data confirming the earlier survey signs of faster growth. The economics ministry..."...
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12 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"France's new President, Emmanuel Macron, will inherit an economy that is enjoying its best growth spell for at least six years, with survey...
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11 May 2017
We analyze the trends that drove the value of securities sitting in lending programs past the $17trillion mark for the first time ever. Equities...
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11 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed UK manufacturing and construction sector output dropping for a third successive month in March, adding to signs of the...
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11 May 2017 Gavan Nolan
"2017 was widely touted to be the year of volatility. The UK government started the fraught process of leaving the EU, while the Dutch and French...
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09 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Growth was recorded in all 22 of the sub-sectors covered by S&P Global's European Union sector PMI data in April, though the best performance...
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09 May 2017 Rory McSwiggan
"The European loan market has bounced back in 2017 after four consecutive quarters of declining volume in 2016. Total volumes were up 16.5% from...
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08 May 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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08 May 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings in the coming week JC Penney most shorted company announcing......
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08 May 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the article....
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05 May 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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05 May 2017
"The S&P Global Weekly Municipal Summary provides a summary of the US Municipal market. To sign up to receive our weekly email update, click...
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05 May 2017 Bernard Aw
"A highlight of the coming week will be the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee meeting and updated forecasts, while US inflation and...
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05 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global economy sustained robust growth momentum at the start of the second quarter, according to PMI survey data. Slower growth in the emerging...
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04 May 2017
Investor sentiment in the wider Canadian banking sector has held up despite recent developments in Home Capital Group. TSX composite banks (ex...
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04 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK business activity growth gained momentum for a second successive month in April, according to PMI survey data. Order book and employment...
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04 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"The final PMI data for April add to a developing picture of a eurozone economy that is enjoying a strong start to 2017. The headline PMI came...
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04 May 2017 Bernard Aw
The upturn in China's economy lost further momentum at the start of the second quarter. Business activity growth slowed further from December's...
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03 May 2017 Andrew Aziz, Ph.D.
Regulatory reform over the past decade – driven to a large extent by the Basel Committee – has made managing regulatory capital a priority for...
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02 May 2017
"The number of equity specials, and the fees they generate, has fallen significantly in Q1 compared to the same period last year which has negatively..."...
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02 May 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings in the coming week Shorts surged in Canadian lender Home...
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02 May 2017
Find out the trends that drove the securities lending market over Q1 2017 Feature article on the evolution of specials In depth look at the regions...
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01 May 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Municipal Summary provides a summary of the US Municipal market. Download full article
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28 April 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 April 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Municipal Summary provides a summary of the US Municipal market.Download full article
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28 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"Worldwide PMI survey releases will provide important signals on global economic and inflation trends at the start of the second quarter, thereby...
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28 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed that the UK economy slowed more than expected in the first quarter of 2017, with growth slipping to the weakest for a year....
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28 April 2017 Gavan Nolan
It seemed like Europe breathed a collective sigh of relief after the prospect of a far-right presidency in France receded. The centrist Emmanuel...
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27 April 2017 Chris Fenske
"The first quarter has ended with record US investment grade corporate issuance, with SIFMA's data suggesting that $468.7bn of corporate debt...
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26 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"At 53.5 in March, up from 50.9 in February, the newly-released Stanbic Bank Uganda PMI pointed to a further improvement in business conditions...
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21 April 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 April 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Municipal Summary provides a summary of the US Municipal market.Download full article
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21 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) announce their decisions on policy and interest rates. Meanwhile, first quarter...
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21 April 2017 Chris Williamson
S&P Global's PMI data suggest the US economy lost further momentum at the start of the second quarter. Both business activity and hiring slowed...
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21 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"An ugly March meant retailers suffered their worst quarter for seven years, with sales down 1.4% in the first three months of 2017. The extent...
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21 April 2017 Bernard Aw
Japan's manufacturing sector enjoyed one of the strongest improvements in business conditions seen over the past three years in April. The Nikkei...
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19 April 2017 Matthew Daly
A Carrier Always Pays its Debts The securitization of device payment receivables comes amid the termination of carrier-subsidized phone plans.......
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18 April 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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13 April 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Municipal Summary provides a summary of the US Municipal market.Download full article
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13 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"Flash PMI data for the US, the eurozone and Japan will provide early insights into the health of global economies at the start of the second...
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13 April 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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11 April 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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10 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth regained some momentum in March, according to PMI survey data, rounding off the best quarter for two years. The JPMorgan...
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07 April 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Municipal Summary provides a summary of the US Municipal market.Download full article
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07 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"UK labour market data will play a key role in determining if policymakers need to take an increasingly dovish stance in coming months, and updated..."...
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07 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth regained some momentum in March, according to PMI survey data, rounding off the best quarter for two years. The JPMorgan...
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07 April 2017 Gavan Nolan
"Many names have a certain kind of notoriety in the CDS market. TXU, Hellenic Republic and more recently iHeart - all posed significant challenges...
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06 April 2017
UK retailers are facing a new wave of bearish investor sentiment as the UK kick-starts the process that will see it leave the European Union....
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06 April 2017 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy kicked up a gear during March to post the best quarterly PMI performance in three years. New business and hiring continued...
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06 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"The upturn in the Chinese economy lost some momentum at the end of the first quarter, but forward-looking indicators suggest that the slowdown...
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05 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK construction growth slowed in March, according to survey data, following a similar waning of growth in the manufacturing sector. The survey...
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05 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK business activity growth regained some momentum after having slipped to a five-month low in February, but the upturn fails to change the...
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05 April 2017 Andrew Harker
PMI data from S&P Global signalled that prices charged by Spanish companies rose in March at the sharpest pace since the global financial crisis....
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05 April 2017
"PMI survey data indicating a contraction of business activity raise concerns about the impact of recent bank lending regulations. Last September...
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05 April 2017 Jan Randolph
"On a global scale, 2017 is the year of change - we've experienced the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, the triggering of Brexit by...
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04 April 2017
Short sellers are targeting Hong Kong listed H shares that trade at a premium to mainland traded A shares after the fall in yuan. Four Hong Kong...
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03 April 2017
We reveal how short sellers are positioning themselves in companies announcing earnings in the coming week Retailers make up majority of heavily...
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03 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK manufacturers reported a further slowing of production growth in March, with forward-looking indicators suggesting the pace of expansion...
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03 April 2017 Andrew Harker
"The manufacturing sector in Vietnam remained a key driver of growth in the first quarter of the year, with latest Nikkei PMI data from S&P Global..."...
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03 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"Despite a slight pull-back in March, the latest survey data suggests that Malaysian GDP growth in the first quarter would be much improved from...
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03 April 2017 Kiet Tran
The S&P Global Q1 2017 syndicated loan market snapshot shows bonds outpaced loans in a busy quarter for loans trading. Q1 Highlights: The syndicated...
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31 March 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Mortgage Snapshot provides a summary of the US securitised mortgage market.Download full article
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31 March 2017
The S&P Global Weekly Municipal Summary provides a summary of the US Municipal market.Download full article
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31 March 2017
The annual Markit Securities Finance Forum finds the industry in a state of flux as it adapts to shrinking bank balance sheets and the imminent...
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31 March 2017 Bernard Aw
"Worldwide PMI survey releases will provide important signals on global economic growth and inflation trends at the end of Q1, thereby giving...
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