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In the midst of a global health crisis and economic downturn, the 2020 U.S. presidential election comes during an unprecedented period of volatility. While the incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden have vastly different platforms on taxes, fiscal stimulus, regulation, and immigration, the two candidates have taken similar positions on trade and infrastructure. But regardless of the outcome on or after Nov. 3, the outlooks for the U.S. economy, corporate credit, tax policy, technology, the oil and gas industry and the energy transition, climate action, and trade tensions are tinged with uncertainty: http://ow.ly/dN7X50C526U

S&P Global completed its 11th annual environmental disclosure through CDP, highlighting the company's commitment to sustainability. Since 2013, S&P Global has decreased greenhouse gas emissions by 31% and energy use by 37% across its facilities. Learn more: http://ow.ly/8d6450C4UIM

"It is a time for me to reflect on my experiences as a Black man living outside of my home country and celebrate the differences between the Black experience in different parts of the world." Pierre Davis (Chief Legal Officer, S&P Global Platts, London) At S&P Global, we celebrate diversity and inclusion by sharing stories of our people. During the month of October, we recognize Black History Month in the UK, an event that has been celebrated nationwide for more than 30 years. We reached out to colleagues through our Employee Resource Group, BOLD, to discuss what this month means to them. You can learn more about our ERGs and D&I initiatives at the link: http://ow.ly/WmbT50C4aDK #ThisIsSPGlobal #InclusionIsEssential

S&P Global (China) Ratings announced it has completed its registration filing with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). This marks the first time that a wholly foreign-owned Credit Rating Agency (CRA) is able to produce credit ratings in China's exchange bond market. Read more: http://ow.ly/UC0N50C2WbY

Michiel de Smet of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation joins the Essential Podcast to discuss how re-imagining the global economy on circular principles can yield benefits for companies, investors, and the climate. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts: http://ow.ly/pckI50C2SwF

Let's hear from our interns! While 2020 continues to present us with unprecedented times, we successfully hosted 71 team members under the Summer Internship Program in various divisions and locations all around the world! #SPGlobalProud #ThisisSPGlobal

The U.S. healthcare industry is showing signs of stability despite deteriorating credit quality. http://ow.ly/qnv750C1lNX

Organizations have had to accelerate their digital transformation due to rising cyber attacks during the pandemic and security risks associated with remote work. Read our collection of research on Cyber risk here: https://www.spglobal.com//research-ins/featured/cyber-risk

How might loan losses weigh on banks' profitability? And will loan losses exceed the enormous allowances put aside by banks in the first half of 2020? http://ow.ly/LbBG50C1irK

In the latest episode of the Essential Podcast, S&P Global Market Intelligence senior climate and energy reporter Esther Whieldon joins host Nathan Hunt to talk about the fires out West, the electrical grid, and the challenges of climate change. http://ow.ly/XM5J50C1gxN

In our latest 'Essential ESG' webinar, we sat down with Tom Steyer, philanthropist and leader in climate change efforts, to discuss the role that public and private entities can play in addressing climate change. Watch the replay now: http://ow.ly/WWTN50C1jAe

"To this day, I still have to make sure I take my time to read everything carefully even if it means numerous times, to make sure I’m understanding the question at hand." Anne Marie McCartney (Ratings Operations Specialist, S&P Global Ratings, New York) At S&P Global, we celebrate diversity and inclusion by sharing stories of our people. During the month of October, we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) in the U.S. This is a time to recognize how far we’ve come and where we need to go to build a more inclusive workplace for our differently abled colleagues. Learn more about our company's commitment to diversity & inclusion: http://ow.ly/zInG50BWIAk #ThisIsSPGlobal #InclusionIsEssential

Corporate America is responding to COVID-19 with new policies for employees caring for children and elderly relatives. This special episode of ESG Insider, an S&P Global podcast about environmental, social, and governance (#ESG), unpacks S&P Global and AARP's research on how leave policies are evolving in the U.S. private sector and the potential impact on women in the workforce: http://ow.ly/I1Mb50BZKlp

More than half of parents and family caregivers responding to a survey conducted by S&P Global and AARP said they are spending more hours at home taking care of children or caring for adults since the pandemic began. As women still bear a greater responsibility of caring for children and aging relatives, the pandemic could have profound implications for their participation and advancement in the workforce. Read our latest #ChangePays research on corporate America’s family leave policies: http://ow.ly/Jf7H50BZaC7