{"id":23375,"date":"2025-05-13T19:43:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T12:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=23375"},"modified":"2025-05-13T19:43:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T12:43:51","slug":"tariffs-bite-north-american-and-asian-manufacturers-retrench-in-april-with-global-material-purchases-down-at-accelerated-pace-gep-global-supply-chain-volatility-index","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=23375","title":{"rendered":"TARIFFS BITE: NORTH AMERICAN AND ASIAN MANUFACTURERS RETRENCH IN APRIL, WITH GLOBAL MATERIAL PURCHASES DOWN AT ACCELERATED PACE: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/518346\/GEP_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>The steep fall in global manufacturers&#8217; purchases signals a likely production slowdown in the near future <\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span> factories respond to tariffs by buying less inputs and aggressively stockpiling<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Purchasing activity by Asian manufacturers at its weakest since <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 2023<\/span> as demand slumps across the region&#8217;s key exporting hubs<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Bright spot: <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe&#8217;s<\/span> industrial recession is finally coming to an end as spare capacity shrinks further<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">CLARK, N.J.<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">May 13, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425130-1&amp;h=1978059107&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gep.com%2Fvolatility&amp;a=GEP+Global+Supply+Chain+Volatility+Index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses \u2014 indicated an accelerated reduction in global manufacturers&#8217; demand for inputs (raw materials, components and commodities) in April, signaling a broad-based contraction in purchasing activity by region.<\/p>\n<p>April&#8217;s drop in buying across global manufacturers was the sharpest of 2025 to date\u2014specifically in <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span> and to a lesser extent Asia\u2014as manufacturers scale back in anticipation of weakening future demand as a direct result of tariffs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The first blows of the tariff war have landed on global manufacturers. Stockpiling is accelerating at a concerning rate and the first signs of manufacturers anticipating slower demand and supply shortages have emerged.&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">John Piatek<\/span>, vice president, consulting GEP.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684820\/Input_Demand_Index.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index: Input Demand Index\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684820\/Input_Demand_Index.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index: Input Demand Index\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index: Input Demand Index<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p><b>REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>NORTH AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS RAISE SAFETY STOCK TO BLUNT TARIFFS NEAR-TERM IMPACT<\/b><\/p>\n<p>North American manufacturers sharply increased inventory buffers in April, warehousing front-loaded Q1 purchases in response to rising tariff concerns and a renewed focus on supply chain resilience.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684819\/Stockpiling_Index.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index: Stockpiling Index\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684819\/Stockpiling_Index.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index: Stockpiling Index\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index: Stockpiling Index<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p><b>SPARE CAPACITY RISES ACROSS <span class=\"xn-location\">ASIA<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Spare capacity across Asian supply chains increased significantly in April as factory slowdowns were evident in many of the region&#8217;s major markets, led by <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>In <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, there were further signs that the continent&#8217;s industrial downturn was cooling. Supply chain capacity went underutilized to the smallest degree in ten months, reflecting growth in <span class=\"xn-location\">Germany<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">France<\/span><b>, <\/b>though risks remain if global trade conditions worsen.<\/p>\n<p>The U.K. once again recorded significant manufacturing weakness, with supplier activity down at a rate which has rarely been surpassed in 20 years of data availability.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684818\/GEP_Supply_Chain_Volatility_Index.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684818\/GEP_Supply_Chain_Volatility_Index.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p><i>Interpreting the data:<br \/><\/i><i>Index &gt; 0, supply chain capacity is being stretched. The further above 0, the more stretched supply chains are.<br \/><\/i><i>Index &lt; 0, supply chain capacity is being underutilized. The further below 0, the more underutilized supply chains are.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425130-1&amp;h=4198635495&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gep.com%2Fvolatility&amp;a=www.gep.com%2Fvolatility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.gep.com\/volatility<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Full historical data dating back to <span class=\"xn-chron\">January 2005<\/span> is available for subscription. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:economics@spglobal.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">economics@spglobal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>The next release of the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index will be <span class=\"xn-chron\">8 a.m. ET<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jun. 11, 2025<\/span>.<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>About the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index <\/b><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425130-1&amp;h=1978059107&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gep.com%2Fvolatility&amp;a=GEP+Global+Supply+Chain+Volatility+Index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index<\/a>\u00a0is produced by S&amp;P Global and GEP. It is derived from S&amp;P Global&#8217;s PMI\u00ae surveys, sent to companies in over 40 countries, totaling around 27,000 companies. The headline figure is a weighted sum of six sub-indices derived from PMI data, PMI Comments Trackers and PMI Commodity Price &amp; Supply Indicators compiled by S&amp;P Global.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A value above 0 indicates that supply chain capacity is being stretched and supply chain volatility is increasing. The further above 0, the greater the extent to which capacity is being stretched.<\/li>\n<li>A value below 0 indicates that supply chain capacity is being underutilized, reducing supply chain volatility. The further below 0, the greater the extent to which capacity is being underutilized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Supply Chain Volatility Index is also published at a regional level for <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span> and the U.K. For more information about the methodology, click <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425130-1&amp;h=3731380821&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gep.com%2Fknowledge-bank%2Fglobal-supply-chain-volatility-index&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About GEP<\/b><\/p>\n<p>GEP\u00ae delivers AI-powered procurement and supply chain solutions that help global enterprises become more agile and resilient, operate more efficiently and effectively, gain competitive advantage, boost profitability and increase shareholder value. Headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Clark, New Jersey<\/span>, GEP has offices and operations centers across <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Africa<\/span> and the Americas. To learn more, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425130-1&amp;h=1171504114&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gep.com%2F&amp;a=www.gep.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.gep.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About S&amp;P Global<\/b><\/p>\n<p>S&amp;P Global (NYSE: SPGI) S&amp;P Global provides essential intelligence. We enable governments, businesses and individuals with the right data, expertise and connected technology so that they can make decisions with conviction.<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Media Contacts<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Derek\u00a0Creevey<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Email:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Director, Public Relations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Joe Hayes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><a href=\"mailto:joe.hayes@spglobal.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">joe.hayes@spglobal.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">GEP<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Principal Economist<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Phone: +1 646-276-4579<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Email: <br \/><a href=\"mailto:derek.creevey@gep.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">derek.creevey@gep.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Phone: +44-1344-328-099<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/518346\/GEP_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>The steep fall in global manufacturers&#8217; purchases signals a likely production slowdown in the near future <\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span> factories respond to tariffs by buying less inputs and aggressively stockpiling<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Purchasing activity by Asian manufacturers at its weakest since <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 2023<\/span> as demand slumps across the region&#8217;s key exporting hubs<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Bright spot: <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe&#8217;s<\/span> industrial recession is finally coming to an end as spare capacity shrinks further<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">CLARK, N.J.<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">May 13, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425130-1&amp;h=1978059107&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gep.com%2Fvolatility&amp;a=GEP+Global+Supply+Chain+Volatility+Index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses \u2014 indicated an accelerated reduction in global manufacturers&#8217; demand for inputs (raw materials, components and commodities) in April, signaling a broad-based contraction in purchasing activity by region.<\/p>\n<p>April&#8217;s drop in buying across global manufacturers was the sharpest of 2025 to date\u2014specifically in <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span> and to a lesser extent Asia\u2014as manufacturers scale back in anticipation of weakening future demand as a direct result of tariffs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The first blows of the tariff war have landed on global manufacturers. Stockpiling is accelerating at a concerning rate and the first signs of manufacturers anticipating slower demand and supply shortages have emerged.&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">John Piatek<\/span>, vice president, consulting GEP.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684820\/Input_Demand_Index.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index: Input Demand Index\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684820\/Input_Demand_Index.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index: Input Demand Index\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index: Input Demand Index<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p><b>REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>NORTH AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS RAISE SAFETY STOCK TO BLUNT TARIFFS NEAR-TERM IMPACT<\/b><\/p>\n<p>North American manufacturers sharply increased inventory buffers in April, warehousing front-loaded Q1 purchases in response to rising tariff concerns and a renewed focus on supply chain resilience.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684819\/Stockpiling_Index.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index: Stockpiling Index\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684819\/Stockpiling_Index.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index: Stockpiling Index\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index: Stockpiling Index<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p><b>SPARE CAPACITY RISES ACROSS <span class=\"xn-location\">ASIA<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Spare capacity across Asian supply chains increased significantly in April as factory slowdowns were evident in many of the region&#8217;s major markets, led by <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Taiwan<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>In <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, there were further signs that the continent&#8217;s industrial downturn was cooling. Supply chain capacity went underutilized to the smallest degree in ten months, reflecting growth in <span class=\"xn-location\">Germany<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">France<\/span><b>, <\/b>though risks remain if global trade conditions worsen.<\/p>\n<p>The U.K. once again recorded significant manufacturing weakness, with supplier activity down at a rate which has rarely been surpassed in 20 years of data availability.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684818\/GEP_Supply_Chain_Volatility_Index.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684818\/GEP_Supply_Chain_Volatility_Index.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>GEP Supply Chain Volatility Index<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p><i>Interpreting the data:<br \/><\/i><i>Index &gt; 0, supply chain capacity is being stretched. The further above 0, the more stretched supply chains are.<br \/><\/i><i>Index &lt; 0, supply chain capacity is being underutilized. The further below 0, the more underutilized supply chains are.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425130-1&amp;h=4198635495&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gep.com%2Fvolatility&amp;a=www.gep.com%2Fvolatility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.gep.com\/volatility<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Full historical data dating back to <span class=\"xn-chron\">January 2005<\/span> is available for subscription. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:economics@spglobal.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">economics@spglobal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>The next release of the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index will be <span class=\"xn-chron\">8 a.m. ET<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Jun. 11, 2025<\/span>.<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>About the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index <\/b><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425130-1&amp;h=1978059107&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gep.com%2Fvolatility&amp;a=GEP+Global+Supply+Chain+Volatility+Index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index<\/a>\u00a0is produced by S&amp;P Global and GEP. It is derived from S&amp;P Global&#8217;s PMI\u00ae surveys, sent to companies in over 40 countries, totaling around 27,000 companies. The headline figure is a weighted sum of six sub-indices derived from PMI data, PMI Comments Trackers and PMI Commodity Price &amp; Supply Indicators compiled by S&amp;P Global.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A value above 0 indicates that supply chain capacity is being stretched and supply chain volatility is increasing. The further above 0, the greater the extent to which capacity is being stretched.<\/li>\n<li>A value below 0 indicates that supply chain capacity is being underutilized, reducing supply chain volatility. The further below 0, the greater the extent to which capacity is being underutilized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Supply Chain Volatility Index is also published at a regional level for <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span> and the U.K. For more information about the methodology, click <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425130-1&amp;h=3731380821&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gep.com%2Fknowledge-bank%2Fglobal-supply-chain-volatility-index&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About GEP<\/b><\/p>\n<p>GEP\u00ae delivers AI-powered procurement and supply chain solutions that help global enterprises become more agile and resilient, operate more efficiently and effectively, gain competitive advantage, boost profitability and increase shareholder value. Headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Clark, New Jersey<\/span>, GEP has offices and operations centers across <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Africa<\/span> and the Americas. To learn more, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425130-1&amp;h=1171504114&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gep.com%2F&amp;a=www.gep.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.gep.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About S&amp;P Global<\/b><\/p>\n<p>S&amp;P Global (NYSE: SPGI) S&amp;P Global provides essential intelligence. 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