AI Prospecting for S&P Global

Global economic expansion regained momentum in March, driven by service sector improvements, but business optimism fell and cost pressures intensified ahead of April tariff announcements. The J.P.Morgan Global PMI Composite Output Index was 52.1 in March, indicating a 2.3% annualized global economic growth rate for the first quarter. S&P Global lowered its 2025 global real GDP growth forecast to 2.2% due to trade tensions and policy uncertainties[1][3][4].

- S&P Global reports that short interest across US equities increased to 87 basis points, with significant rises in the Automobiles, Commercial and Professional Services, and Food and Beverage sectors. Global equities saw increases in short interest, particularly in the Food and Beverage, Consumer Services, and Healthcare sectors[1]. - The ECB and Bank of Canada are expected to cut interest rates amid global growth concerns, while US retail sales and industrial production data will be closely watched for signs of economic slowdown[3]. - S&P Global lowered its 2025 global real GDP growth forecast to 2.2% due to ongoing trade tensions and policy uncertainties, with the US forecasted to see only 1.3% annual real GDP growth in 2025[4].

S&P Global reports that short interest in Asian equities surged, with significant increases in the Capital Goods (+42bps), Automobiles (+39bps), and Household and Personal Products (+37bps) sectors. In the US, short interest rose in Automobiles (+11bps), Commercial and Professional Services (+10bps), and Food and Beverage (+9bps) sectors[1]. The Bank of Canada and ECB are anticipated to cut interest rates due to global growth concerns, while key US data on retail sales and industrial production will be monitored for signs of economic slowdown[3]. S&P Global has lowered its 2025 global real GDP growth forecast to 2.2% due to trade tensions and policy uncertainties, with the US forecasted at 1.3% annual real GDP growth for 2025[4].