S&P Global has entered into an agreement to acquire @OpenZeppelin, the security standard for onchain finance. The transaction complements S&P Global’s risk assessment and ecosystem development capabilities in digital asset markets, enhancing its ability to create the next generation of onchain security assessments, benchmarks,  and deliver essential intelligence as capital markets transition onchain. Read the full announcement: okt.to/qcLufd

The ongoing El Niño is reshaping global seafood markets by warming Pacific waters and disrupting rainfall, currents and nutrient flows. Shrimp producers face disease risks, salinity fluctuations, flooding, drought and elevated feed costs, which pressure output and margins. In Peru, warmer seas can push anchovy stocks deeper or farther offshore, curbing catches and fishmeal production. Reduced fishmeal availability raises feed prices, affecting shrimp supply, trade flows and profitability worldwide. In the second episode of a four-part podcast series on El Niño and its impact on key agricultural commodities, host Asim Anand is joined by Platts price reporters Elvis John and Mariana Farhat, along with news editor Sayona Anna John. Together, they discuss how El Niño is affecting shrimp trade and pricing, and how markets are adjusting to the weather disruptions. Listen to the latest Commodities Focus podcast episode: okt.to/EeBoDp

From @SPGlobalRatings: Stress in the global energy sector is unlikely to derail robust expansion among Asia-Pacific economies. Overall, our baseline global outlook is for growth to remain steady in 2026 and 2027. International AI-related investment is a boon for the region's tech exports and, outside China, domestic demand remains resilient. Our projection for strong growth doesn't mask the challenges. Energy prices are likely to remain high in coming months and monetary tightening in the U.S. will be a hurdle. There is also a risk that AI investment weakens. Get more insights: okt.to/79FTmR

From @EnergySPG: US-based market participants in the agriculture and animal proteins sectors are expecting some breakthroughs regarding tariffs and other non-tariff barriers in the summit, third since October 2025, between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on Sept. 24-25, in Washington DC. China's commerce ministry said on Sept. 20 that China and the US have agreed to discuss a framework to reduce reciprocal tariffs on certain products and resolve non-tariff barriers. "For products of mutual concern agreed upon by both sides, most-favored-nation rates or even lower are expected to apply," China's Ministry of Commerce said. Read more: okt.to/CMj4WI

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AI's deployment and management will become increasingly tangible drivers of credit quality differentiation among financial institutions (FIs), though the technology is yet to have a major impact on @SPGlobalRatings' views on credit quality--with AI-related rating actions in the sector still a rarity. Our survey of the financial sector reveals that institutions with mature AI strategies, strong governance frameworks, and deep integration of AI in core operations appear better positioned to capture efficiency gains, drive revenue generation, and strengthen risk management. Moreover, the uneven pace of adoption, governance maturity, and operational readiness suggests AI will increasingly contribute to the strengthening or weakening of FI's creditworthiness over the next several years. Read more: okt.to/3iwI4K

From @SPGlobalRatings: China is set to continue its reforms of the regional banking segment to reduce system tail risk. This transformation is crucial to China's efforts to ensure financial stability amid prolonged weakness in the property sector, weak domestic consumption, and global tensions. Credit profiles among lenders will consequently diverge, in our view. Read the full story to learn more: okt.to/c2Xtdz

In the latest episode of the Look Forward podcast, host Naki Mendoza talks with Lindsey Hall, Global Head of Thought Leadership at S&P Global Horizons, about why "resilience" has become the organizing idea of sustainability in 2026 and the anchor theme of the new edition of S&P Global's Sustainability Quarterly.  Listen to the full episode: okt.to/fZEBNv

From @SPGMarketIntel: Our country risk experts provide insight into key geopolitical events that could impact the economic environment in September. Read the full insights: okt.to/tGeIDS

Lower natural gas prices have persisted through peak summer months, favoring gas-fired generation over coal in the US, which has reduced thermal coal demand. This has been exacerbated by elevated coal stockpiles and seasonal shoulder-period weakness, further limiting domestic coal burn and shipments. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently forecast US total coal consumption to fall 8% year over year in 2026. Finally, domestic metallurgical coal demand has also been pressured by weak global steel demand, especially affecting US production. Read more with @SPGMarketIntel: okt.to/lUuz8N

EU beef production could decline in 2026 as a shrinking cattle herd reduces slaughter numbers, according to the latest report from the US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service released Sept. 16. The USDA said the EU cattle sector faces pressure from high production costs, strict environmental and animal welfare regulations and livestock diseases. Read more with @EnergySPG: okt.to/CtoOhF

Philippine meat importers have opposed a proposal to reclassify frozen pork jowl as swine meat instead of edible offal, ahead of a Sept. 21 public hearing by the Tariff Commission on the measure, warning that the move would raise import tariffs and increase costs for the industry. The Tariff Commission will hold a public hearing Sept. 21 on the Department of Agriculture's petition to reclassify frozen pork jowl from AHTN Chapter 0206, which covers edible offal, to AHTN Chapter 0203, which covers swine meat, according to a notice on the commission's website. The Meat Importers and Traders Association told Platts, part of @EnergySPG, on Sept. 15 that a change in classification could create uncertainty for importers, customs authorities and other market participants who have relied on the existing tariff treatment. Read more: okt.to/DaGX8w

From @SPGMarketIntel: The summer box office delivered a blockbuster performance, generating $4.64 billion domestically, the second-highest total ever. On this episode of "MediaTalk," Mike Reynolds is joined by Kagan Senior Research Analyst Wade Holden and Mac Mathews to unpack what powered the surge. The discussion explores how "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey" helped push the market past $4 billion, while a record 331 films contributed to the season’s unusually broad release slate. The experts also examine the surprising struggles of several high-profile, mid-range and superhero releases, including "Supergirl," "Masters of the Universe," "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" and the live-action "Moana." Their underperformance contrasted sharply with breakout successes such as "Obsession" and "The Backrooms," highlighting how strong word of mouth and cultural buzz can outweigh a film’s budget or franchise pedigree. Listen to the latest MediaTalk podcast episode: okt.to/2ETFKW

When the Middle East war turned the Strait of Hormuz from a familiar artery into a strategic weak spot, Asia's largest crude-importing economies did not wait for the chokepoint to fully seize up. South Korea, China, India, and Japan — the four countries whose refinery systems anchor much of Asia's oil demand — moved quickly to reroute crude, test new supply routes, lean more heavily on reserves, and redefine the meaning of "security of supply." Read more from @EnergySPG: okt.to/1yC0Zs

This Global Volunteer Week, thousands of S&P Global colleagues came together with a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact in communities around the world.  From mentoring future talent and supporting local nonprofit organizations to environmental initiatives and community service projects, our people dedicated their time, skills, and energy to causes that matter.  Across countries, cultures, and causes, the week highlighted the dedication and energy our people bring to volunteering. We're incredibly proud of our people and grateful for the impact they’re making in the communities where we live and work.

From @EnergySPG: Dozens of North American private startups and established companies, state agencies and academic institutions are racing to develop and commercialize an advanced nuclear reactor. Whether these companies and the advanced nuclear sector at large can succeed depends on numerous factors, including the capital plans of large tech companies, favorable federal policy and the strengths of individual reactor designs. So which companies are currently winning the race to commercialize an advanced reactor design? Listen to the latest Energy Evolution podcast episode: okt.to/erdAF3

Global LNG demand is expected to grow to 800 billion cubic meters/year, or about 28.2 Tcf/year, by 2031 from 600 Bcm/year in 2026, with the United States remaining the world's largest supplier, according to a new LNG market security report from the International Energy Forum. Over the next five years, the largest increase in LNG exports comes from the US, where new supply is expected to grow at one of the fastest rates globally, according to the latest market report from the IEF, an intergovernmental organization that promotes global energy dialogue. Read more from @EnergySPG: okt.to/6j48F1

The latest official data point to global inflation cooling slightly in June and July from a recent peak in May, but the latest PMI data hint that it could rise further again in the near term. Concerns stem around renewed upward price pressures from energy and supply chains, principally linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Read more from @SPGMarketIntel: okt.to/JsRWbe

Sustainability in 2026 is a story of resilience — how stakeholders balance urgent and sometimes competing priorities in the face of disruption, uncertainty and rapid change. War in the Middle East, growing AI-driven power demands and increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather events are dramatically reshaping the balancing act between energy security, energy affordability and energy sustainability. In 2026, it is increasingly clear that the three parts of this energy trilemma can work in tandem. Read the full report >> okt.to/SHYPuk

Today we are announcing that S&P Global has entered an agreement to acquire OpenZeppelin. Onchain finance is growing from an emerging market into core financial infrastructure, and the standards and rails our team and community built are becoming the rails of global finance. OpenZeppelin smart contracts facilitated over $37 trillion in value transferred, with the vast majority of the largest DeFi protocols, blockchain networks, stablecoins and tokenized funds relying on them. With S&P Global, we expect to accelerate the impact of onchain finance, backed by more than a century of trust in global markets, benchmarks, and risk frameworks. To our clients and to all the users of OpenZeppelin open source tools: • OpenZeppelin Contracts and all our open source applications and tools remain open source, free, and publicly maintained on GitHub. Building open source standards stays a core priority. • Audits, engineering work, and ecosystem programs continue with the same team, brand, quality, and customer experience, with what will be the added benefit of S&P Global's research capacity, market data, and institutional reach. For the last decade, OpenZeppelin has set the security standard for onchain finance. Today begins a new chapter for that mission, together with one of the most trusted names in global markets. Read the full announcement: openzeppelin.com/news/spglob…