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S&P Dow Jones Indices has launched the S&P GSCI Electric Vehicle Metals, a new futures-based index that tracks tradeable metals used in electric vehicle production. This index considers the relative usage of metals such as cobalt, copper, aluminum, nickel, and iron ore, offering valuable insights to investors focused on the green technology sector. The index showcases flexibility through regular updates, adapting to innovations in electric vehicle technology and new metal futures contracts. It is part of the broader S&P GSCI family, which provides diversification across liquid commodity futures.
The S&P Global Ratings report reveals that the Russia-Ukraine conflict is worsening credit conditions in emerging markets (EMs). Pre-existing inflationary pressures had already squeezed corporate margins and consumer purchasing power. The situation is exacerbated by rising energy and food prices, posing short-term challenges. Tightened financing conditions have led to increased volatility and widened spreads for EM corporates, particularly in the EEMEA region, making it difficult for low-rated entities to refinance or raise capital.
The latest study from S&P Global Market Intelligence reveals high job satisfaction among U.S. women in technology, with 53% very satisfied and 39% somewhat satisfied. Conducted in collaboration with the California Technology Council and WE Global Studios, the study surveyed 626 women and emphasizes the need for improved gender diversity and healthier company cultures. Key findings include the importance of flexible work arrangements and visible female role models in leadership. However, challenges such as harassment and inequitable pay persist, with one in three respondents reporting sexual harassment.
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On March 29, 2022, S&P Dow Jones Indices released the January 2022 results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, indicating a 19.2% annual gain in U.S. home prices, up from 18.9% in December. The 10-City Composite rose 17.5% and the 20-City Composite 19.1% annually. Notably, Phoenix, Tampa, and Miami led the growth with increases of 32.6%, 30.8%, and 28.1%, respectively. All 20 cities reported price hikes, suggesting a stable housing market despite rising interest rates.
S&P Global Market Intelligence is offering complimentary access to its Foresight Security planning capabilities for humanitarian organizations operating in Ukraine and Eastern Europe, effective until May 31, 2022. This initiative aims to support charities responding to the ongoing humanitarian crisis by providing location-specific security and intelligence information. The service will help organizations assess and monitor security risks in the region, enhancing their operational effectiveness during the crisis.
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The report by S&P Global Ratings highlights that U.S. states face uneven challenges in managing climate transition risks, potentially affecting their credit quality. It emphasizes that states reliant on fossil fuels may face significant credit implications due to their economic dependence on carbon-intensive industries. Analysts evaluate how states incorporate transition risks into long-term financial planning and their efforts to attract less vulnerable sectors. The report does not constitute a rating action, and it can be accessed by RatingsDirect subscribers.
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has launched a new study, The Right Measure, which introduces a comprehensive methodology to enhance the consistency and comparability of life-cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions estimates for crude oil. The study proposes a Data Quality Metric to improve transparency regarding estimate reliability. Covering crude oil pathways that account for over 90% of U.S. processed volumes, the study reports an average GHG intensity of 84 gCO2e/MJ in 2019, lower than many previous analyses, indicating progress in emissions reduction.
S&P Global Ratings suspended its commercial operations in Russia as of March 9, 2022, and plans to withdraw all outstanding ratings on relevant issuers by April 15, 2022. This decision follows the European Union's ban on providing credit ratings to entities in Russia, announced on March 15, 2022. The withdrawals are mandatory and align with the EU deadline. S&P Global Ratings is a leading provider of independent credit ratings, crucial for market growth and transparency.