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The S&P Dow Jones Indices announced a remarkable 16.6% annual increase in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index for May 2021, surpassing April's 14.8%. The 20-City Composite rose 17.0%, while the 10-City Composite was up 16.4%. Significant gains were noted in cities like Phoenix (25.9%), San Diego (24.7%), and Seattle (23.4%). Overall, all 20 cities reported annual price increases, with many reaching historic highs. This growth trend is attributed to post-COVID demand shifts, indicating potential long-term changes in housing preferences.
S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has appointed Dr. Richard Mattison as President of its ESG and sustainability organization, S&P Global Sustainable1. Previously the CEO of Trucost, Mattison brings over 20 years of experience in sustainable finance. S&P Global Sustainable1, launched in April 2021, integrates the company's sustainability offerings and houses over 700 billion ESG and climate data points, serving around 11,500 companies. This strategic appointment aims to strengthen the intersection between sustainability and business performance, positioning the organization for future growth.
S&P Global Platts and Intercontinental Exchange announced a joint white paper on July 21, 2021, focusing on the evolution of the Brent complex, which encompasses Dated Brent, Cash Brent, and ICE Brent Crude Oil futures. The paper explores potential new deliverable crude oil options, including Johan Sverdrup and WTI Midland. Platts and ICE are seeking market feedback through consultations, with a deadline for comments set for September 30, 2021. The initiative aims to enhance the Brent complex's strength and ensure its continued relevance as a global benchmark.
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On July 20, 2021, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian published the latest S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices data through June 2021. The composite credit default rate decreased by three basis points to 0.41%. Significant declines were observed in bank card defaults, which fell 18 basis points to 2.83%, and auto loan defaults, down four basis points to 0.30%. First mortgage defaults also decreased by two basis points to 0.26%. Among major metropolitan areas, Los Angeles showed the largest drop in defaults at 0.37%.
S&P Global Platts analyzes China's carbon emissions trading program, the world's largest, launched on July 16, 2021. This initiative aligns with China's commitment to meet its 2030 Paris Agreement targets. Although the initial impact on carbon pricing is deemed minimal, with only a 0.5% increase in LNG costs, it signals new investment opportunities in clean energy. Experts suggest that while coal will still account for nearly 30% of China's energy mix by 2050, this program may catalyze the development of carbon-neutral products, contributing to future decarbonization goals.
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S&P Global Platts has analyzed the EU's ambitious greenhouse gas reduction proposals aimed at a 55% decrease by 2030. The report notes that while the EU is taking significant steps, actual implementation remains a challenge. The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism may not effectively reduce emissions in the near term. Platts projects that even if all power sector emissions were eliminated, it wouldn't suffice to meet the targets. Current EU emissions are expected to exceed 2030 goals, indicating that substantial measures are required for success.