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AI Data Centers: What Gets Built—and Where
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AI Data Centers: Boom, Bottlenecks and Backlash
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Emerging Market Perspectives: The Cost of Capital and the Digital Divide
October 10, 2026 · 15 minHigher sovereign bond yields are raising the cost of money across the global economy, with significant implications for emerging markets. In this episode of The Decisive, host Kristen Hallam speaks with Thea Fourie, Head of Middle East and…
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Super El Niño: How Weather Shocks Ripple Through the Global Economy
October 3, 2026 · 48 minA potential Super El Niño could be far more than a weather event. It could become a global supply-side shock, disrupting food production, energy systems, mining, transport and trade while adding to inflation and political instability. In…
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US Midterm Elections: Scenarios, Stakes and Significance
September 26, 2026 · 27 minThe 2026 US midterm elections will shape control of Congress, influence policymaking at the federal and state levels, and help set the political landscape ahead of the 2028 presidential race. In this episode of The Decisive, host…
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PMI in Focus: Strong Output, Weak Confidence
September 19, 2026 · 17 minIn this episode of The Decisive, host Paul Smith is joined by fellow economists Andrew Harker and Tim Moore to discuss the latest Purchasing Managers' Index data and what it reveals about the global economy, regional growth trends and…
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sovereign Yields, AI Productivity and the US Dollar
September 12, 2026 · 17 minIn this episode of The Decisive, Kristen Hallam speaks with Ken Wattret, Vice President of Global Economics at S&P Global Market Intelligence, who answers frequently asked questions shaping the macroeconomic outlook: why sovereign yields…
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Can Trucking Keep Up With the Data Center Boom?
September 5, 2026 · 38 minEvery new gigawatt of data center capacity requires a massive physical build-out: steel, concrete, cooling systems, backup power, transformers, heavy equipment, server racks and supporting infrastructure. By one estimate, each gigawatt of…
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Global Growth on Uneven Ground: AI Tailwinds and Fiscal Headwinds
August 29, 2026 · 35 minIn this episode of The Decisive, taken from a July 15 webinar, S&P Global Market Intelligence economists discuss the latest shifts in the global macroeconomic outlook, including the resilience of the US economy, China's growth profile…
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Maritime Risk: Who Really Owns the World's Ships?
August 22, 2026 · 20 minMore than 90% of global trade moves by sea, but identifying who actually owns and controls the vessels behind that trade remains one of the maritime sector's biggest compliance challenges. In this episode of The Decisive, host Kristen…
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Beyond Disruption: The Next Chapter for GCC Economies
August 15, 2026 · 33 minIn this episode of The Decisive, host Kristen Hallam shares highlights from a July 15 webinar on how Gulf Cooperation Council economies are adapting to trade disruption, infrastructure risk and shifting growth priorities. S&P Global Market…
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PMI in Focus: High Frequency Signals for an Uncertain Business Environment
July 18, 2026 · 18 minIn this episode of The Decisive, host Paul Smith is joined by senior economists Andrew Harker and Phil Smith to discuss the latest signals from the global Purchasing Managers' Index™ (PMI™) data and what they reveal about the direction of…

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