S&P Global and IHS Markit completed their merger in February 2022. At the time of the closure of the merger:
- IHS Markit Financial Services and S&P Global Market Intelligence were combined to form S&P Global Market Intelligence.
- IHS Markit Energy & Natural Resources and S&P Global Platts were combined to form S&P Global Commodity Insights.
- IHS Market Indices and S&P Dow Jones Indices were combined and will continue to be called S&P Dow Jones Indices.
- IHS Markit Automotive Solutions will now be called S&P Global Mobility.
- S&P Global Ratings will remain a standalone division.
Since then, there have been a number of new product launches and enhancement announcements, such as the integration and launch of a new unified platform, called Platts Connect, which integrates Platts and IHS Connect and offers access to a comprehensive range of products, benchmarks, data and insights for energy and commodities markets. S&P Global is currently developing intelligent search and other AI-powered functionality and is testing within Marketplace and Platts Connect. Development of ChatIQ, a generative AI product developed jointly between Kensho (AI Innovation Hub for S&P Global), and the Market Intelligence team is continuing (Q3 2023 earnings call transcript).
Earlier this month, S&P Global launched Supply Chain Console, which brings together datasets that include Panjiva shipping data, Trade, Pricing, Country Risk data, and more for a holistic view of the entire supply chain landscape. The new offering combines various data sets that allow customers to assess and evaluate sourcing markets; analyze competitors, buyers, and supplier companies; and anticipate changes to cost structures for labor and commodities. Features listed include:
Global Trade Insights and Forecasts
- Monthly global bilateral trade data by states, regions, custom districts, ports, and transport modes
- Consolidated global data built from the bill of lading documents with shipment, shipper, and consignee information
- Reliable HS4 trade forecasts up to 2040
Commodity Pricing and Analytics
- Over 5,000 commodity prices, labor rates, and forecasts for over 55 countries/territories, plus historic pricing service
- Input cost breakdowns for more than 500 material and equipment categories
- Regularly updated comprehensive analysis by sector and region, special reports on hot topics, and buying guidance to help with supply chain performance improvement
Country/Territory Risk Data and Analytics
- Detailed risk scores to evaluate the operating environment in over 200 countries and territories
- Identify markets for best fit and attractive sourcing environment with 12-month, forward-looking data
Economic Data
- S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ IndexTM (PMITM) high-level indicators that highlight supply chain strength and potential future risks, such as backlogs and delays in markets and for commodities of interest
- Macroeconomic forecast data for more than 200 countries and territories
- Consumer market data, such as income, consumption and demographics, for more than 100 countries and territories
- Industry forecast data to compare industry performance across 75 countries and territories
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