LCD (Leveraged Commentary & Data)

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Emerging markets in Asia, Latin America attract investors amid trade tensions

2 weeks ago | spglobal.com | Nick Lazzaro

Pedestrians walk past the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai, India, on April 3 while a broadcast screen shows news of US President Donald Trump's April 2 reciprocal tariff announcement. Emerging markets such as India may be better positioned than others to benefit from changing global trade dynamics as companies reshuffle supply chains and as governments pursue trade negotiations with the US. Source: Punit Paranjpe/AFP via Getty Images.
German stocks outperform as fiscal plan optimism balances trade fears

3 weeks ago | spglobal.com | Nick Lazzaro

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives at an airport in France on May 7 to mark his first foreign visit. The day before, Merz was confirmed as Germany's new leader following the country's February elections. Optimism surrounding Germany's defense and infrastructure spending under its new administration has attracted rising global investment. Source: Sean Gallup/Getty Images News via Getty Images.
Government Regulatory Solutions | S&P Global

4 weeks ago | spglobal.com

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29_05_25 CLOs Podcast S7,E4 | S&P Global Ratings

1 month ago | spglobal.com

Sandeep and Hina explore the future of securitization in Saudi Arabia, sharing key takeaways from a recent S&P Global Ratings roundtable in Riyadh with Mohamed Damak and Matthew Mitchell.
Global Credit Conditions Update; US House Discusses AI; and Tariffs Weigh on Private Equity Firms | S&P Global

1 month ago | spglobal.com

Monday, May 19, 2025 — Read today's Essential Intelligence about the latest global credit conditions update, the US House's discussions on artificial intelligence regulations and how rising tariffs are impacting private equity firms' performance.
20_05_25 CLOs Podcast S7,E3 Merlin’s Credit Story | S&P Global Ratings

1 month ago | spglobal.com

Hina and Sandeep are joined by Raquel Delgado Galicia to discuss Merlin’s recent performance, our expectations for 2025, and the areas we are closely monitoring.
COVID's Impact: Aging US workforce stokes labor supply risk amid recalibration

1 month ago | spglobal.com | Nick Lazzaro

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) joins members of the Service Employees International Union for a news conference about nursing home staffing shortages outside the US Capitol on June 5, 2024, in Washington, DC. Eldercare and healthcare stand to face increased staffing shortages over the coming years. Source: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images News via Getty Images. An aging US workforce, accelerated in part by the COVID-19 labor shock, is likely to exacerbate worker supply issues over the next decade.
Dining spend nudges slower April retail sales to meet forecast; 1 new bankruptcy

1 month ago | spglobal.com | Nick Lazzaro

US retail and food services sales in April inched up from elevated spending activity in March, when consumers likely engaged in a pre-tariff spending spree. Total retail and food services sales in the US grew 0.1% month over month in April, according to seasonally adjusted advance estimates from the US Census Bureau. The sales bump matched analyst consensus expectations based on economist forecast data compiled by Econoday.
Trending topic: Tariff impact on banks, transportation lending, private equity | S&P Global

1 month ago | spglobal.com

S&P Global Market Intelligence presents a roundup of executive commentary and articles around the potential impact of President Donald Trump's recently announced tariff policy on the US financial services industry.
Private Credit in Infrastructure: Risk Assessment & Valuation | S&P Global

1 month ago | spglobal.com

Private infrastructure investing has been significant growth in recent years and plays a vital role in funding various types of industrial projects.