FTSE outperforms European peers as euro struggles Political and fiscal concerns in Europe kept bond yields elevated and weighed on the euro. Evening Standard · 6h ago
Africa’s new credit agency: why it’s about a lot more than just ratings The new Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) has already generated an important debate. Some analysts have portrayed it as a rival to the three established global rating agencies – Fitch, Moody’s and S&P Global. Others have questioned whether Africa needs another rating agency at all. The Conversation · Oct 4
Bank of America and S&P Global on why AI success starts with governance and data At Fortune’s AIQ Summit, leaders explained why AI must begin with a clear business need and be built on reliable, traceable data. Fortune · Oct 2
Beyond the 7% headline: S&P maps the forces driving India’s next growth phase India’s economy is set to grow 7% in FY27, according to S&P Global, which sees domestic demand, private investment, manufacturing, trade, energy security, renewable power, digital infrastructure and technology shaping India’s next phase of economic growth. The Economic Times · Sep 30
Trump Emphasizes Favorable Economic Figures In Pitch To Win Over Voters Before Midterms. The president stated that the U.S. poverty rate is at its lowest, U.S. median household income is at its highest and U.S. business is booming. International Business Times · Sep 26
Markets Weren't Sure When The Fed Would Raise Rates Again. Now October Is The Leading Bet. Rising fuel and transportation costs are adding to inflation pressures as the Iran war continues to affect energy markets. International Business Times · Sep 25
Gujarat emerges as key hub for green hydrogen, but large-scale projects remain at feasibility stage: S&P Global Gujarat is poised as a frontrunner in the renewable hydrogen landscape, thanks to its extensive refinery and ammonia capacity. The state's rich renewable energy inventory and favorable project incentives pave the way for future endeavors. Projecting a target of three million metric tonnes of hydrogen production yearly by 2035, many… The Economic Times · Sep 25
Gold muted as investors weigh chances of further Fed rate hikes Gold prices remained stable as investors focus on upcoming potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. US Treasury prices fell, which led to higher yields after encouraging economic reports were released. Rising inflation and a strong economy contribute to expectations of a rate hike before the national elections. Other… The Economic Times · Sep 24
Bitcoin price today: Why did BTC USD reverse from $87,000 and drop to $84,000? Here's what crypto traders are watching now Bitcoin price fell below $84,000 after a morning rally pushed BTC above $87,000. The reversal came as stronger US business activity lifted Treasury yields, while traders also turned their attention to Bitcoin’s roughly $14 billion options expiry on Friday. The Economic Times · Sep 23
FTSE 100 flat as Iran strikes defiant tone at UN The index ended down slightly at 10,705.26. Evening Standard · Sep 23
UK business activity cools as inflation pressure ramps up, PMI shows British business activity growth has slowed this month amidst pressures of inflation, showed a S&P Global survey on Wednesday. Prices charged by services companies rose the fastest in four months and also reported accelerating cost pressures following a rise in energy prices caused by the escalating conflict in Iran. Economists… The Economic Times · Sep 23
UK economic outlook brighter as new government measures will boost growth, says OECD – as it happened Oil prices reverse earlier declines to rise above $100 a barrel again The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Fears over interest rate rise and jobs send UK consumer confidence to three-year low Blow to John Healey before budget as UK households face ‘notable strain’ on their finances The Guardian - UK · Sep 21
Moody’s raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6% on resilient economy, stronger investment Moody's has raised India's GDP growth forecast to seven percent for 2026-27. Strong private consumption and robust investment are driving this optimistic economic outlook. This revised forecast surpasses projections from the IMF and S&P Global Ratings. However, elevated energy prices and potential El Niño disruptions remain key risks. Fiscal consolidation… The Economic Times · Sep 18
AAP · Sep 16 Annual $400m debt bomb warning after credit downgrade With the clock ticking on Olympics infrastructure, one state government has been warned of the likely cost of a rare credit rating downgrade.
The Economic Times · Sep 2 Banks rush to swap higher-risk credit assets for Bank of England cash British banks are stepping up their game by putting forth more higher-risk assets as collateral at the Bank of England. This action marks a notable increase in the use of top-risk collateral, reaching levels not seen since March 2020. Unlike the European Central Bank, the central bank is willing to…
Barchart · Sep 2 Is S&P Global Stock Underperforming the S&P 500? While S&P Global has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are strongly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.
The Economic Times · Sep 1 S&P Global weighs multibillion-dollar spinout of Capital IQ Pro: Report S&P Global is considering spinning off Capital IQ Pro into a standalone company that could be valued in the high single-digit billions of dollars, Bloomberg reported. The move could unlock value from its financial data platform as demand for proprietary data grows with artificial intelligence and reshape S&P Global's portfolio…
Euronews · Aug 25 Azerbaijan's biggest bank enters Uzbek market with Davr Bank acquisition Azerbaijan's largest financial institution, the International Bank of Azerbaijan, is expanding its corporate banking operations by acquiring a 51% controlling stake in Uzbekistan's Davr Bank in a deal valued at $150 million (€128.5m).
Evening Standard · Aug 21 FTSE 100 ends week up thanks to strong private sector and soaring gold price The FTSE 100 index closed up 68.40 points, 0.6%, at 10,816.56.
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Bill Ackman's Loads Up on 6 New Stocks: Pershing Square Portfolio Now Targets 20% EPS Growth Bill Ackman revamps Pershing Square's portfolio, adding six stocks like Netflix and Visa, aiming for durable earnings growth amid economic challenges.
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Bill Ackman adds Netflix, Visa & Mastercard in biggest portfolio shake-up in years Investor Bill Ackman has disclosed significant portfolio changes, adding Netflix and other companies. His funds acquired stakes in Alcon, Intercontinental Exchange, and S&P Global. Ackman also added Microsoft to his portfolio earlier this year.
AAP · Aug 6 Tax changes get tick of approval from ratings agency Tax hikes on property investors will help keep budget pressures under control, ratings agency S&P Global says in a check-up of Australia's fiscal health.
The Economic Times · Aug 5 Global Market: UK stocks rise after services PMI signals economic recovery Britain's services sector returned to growth in July, with the S&P Global Services PMI rising to 52.1 as stronger domestic demand and easing cost pressures boosted activity. Improved business optimism and softer inflation supported UK and European equities, although employment and export demand remained weak, according to Reuters.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3 UK manufacturing growth picks up as Trump tariff chaos eases Factories in upbeat mood despite fears over economic impact of US war on Iran, poll finds