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The Decisive Podcast: Insights and analysis to empower confident decision-making.
Whether you're a business leader, investor, or simply curious about the forces shaping our world, The Decisive podcast is here to provide you with the knowledge you need to stay ahead. Join our team of seasoned Market Intelligence analysts as they explore the ever-changing landscape of maritime, tra...
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Forecasting the US Economy in Uncertain Times
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam engages in an insightful discussion with Ben Herzon, co-head of US Economics at S&P Globa...

New Pathways to Economic Growth in Emerging Markets
In this insightful episode of The Decisive, host Kristen Hallam leads a comprehensive discussion on the current landscape of emerging markets, explori...

Evolving Military Strategies: Insights from the Middle East and Ukraine
In this episode of the Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam engages with S&P Global Market Intelligence experts Jack A. Kennedy and Sascha Ostanina t...

Gear Up for Price Pressures in Machinery and Equipment
In this episode of The Decisive podcast, host Kristen Hallam introduces senior economist Maxwell Clarke, who explores the world of machinery and equip...

PMI in Focus: Economic Signals in the Middle East and Asia
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast from S&P Global Market Intelligence, host Andrew Harker, alongside economists David Owen and Usamah Bhatti, pa...

Inflation Dynamics in an Uncertain World
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam is joined by Ken Wattret, Vice President of Global Economics at S&P Global Market Intelli...

Zombies at Sea and Other Deceptive Shipping Practices: Maritime State of Play
In this episode of The Decisive podcast, host Kristen Hallam engages with Jeremy Domballe, Product Director of Maritime Intelligence and Risk, to expl...

Searching for Value Amid Uncertainty: A Sneak Peek at Inland 25
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam covers the upcoming Inland Distribution Conference, also known as Inland25, scheduled to...

Wired Together: ASEAN Economies and Electronics
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast, guest host Tommy McCartin, Principal Economist on the Pricing and Purchasing team, dives deep into the implic...

A Mid-Year Check-In on the Global Economy
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam introduces a team of S&P Global economists to discuss the latest analysis and predictions...

PMI in Focus: Inflation Insights and Expectations for 2026
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast, S&P Global Market Intelligence's team of Purchasing Managers' Index economists decodes inflation, highlightin...

Takeaways on Tariffs Following July 9 Developments
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam is joined by S&P Global Market Intelligence experts Chris Rogers and John Raines to unpac...

Strategic Opportunities: Flipping the Script on the Risk Story
How do you identify which markets present the best opportunity for growth, and which are especially vulnerable to fluctuating trade and tariff policie...

MENA in Focus: Potential for Conflict and Cooperation
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam is joined by analysts Jacob Lees Weiss and Kevjn Lim to explore the intricate and rapidly...

Happier Berth Days: Why Congestion at the World's Ports Matters
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam is joined by Max Janthur, the product specialist for Port Performance, to delve into the...

Shedding Light on the Shadow Fleet
In this episode of the Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam dives deep into the complex world of the maritime shadow fleet, exploring its emergence a...

Reduced Speed Ahead: Outlook for the US Economy
In this episode of The Decisive, we're sharing highlights from our US macroeconomic webinar on May 20, featuring expert commentary from our economics...

Drilling Down Into Sector-Specific Tariffs
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam explores the complex landscape of tariffs under the current administration, focusing on t...

What's at Stake in Tariff Negotiations
In this episode of The Decisive podcast, experts from S&P Global Market Intelligence explore the complexities of global trade negotiations and their p...

PMI in Focus: Tariff Impact in Asia, UK Labor Market Trends
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast, S&P Global Market Intelligence's Paul Smith is joined by fellow economists Andrew Harker and Annabel Fiddes...

How AI Is Influencing Shipping and Supply Chains
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam dives into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the shipping and...

Domestic Discontent: Election Aftermath and Upcoming Polls
Join host Kristen Hallam and a panel of experts as they discuss the growing concerns of domestic instability impacting countries around the globe. Wit...

Tariff Impact: Trade Relations, Supply Chains, Prices and Economies
In this insightful episode of The Decisive, host Kristen Hallam moderates a discussion on the potential impacts of the April 2 tariff announcements an...

PIERS Review: Anchoring Decisions in Trade Data
In this episode of The Decisive podcast, host Kristen Hallam dives deep into the intricacies of PIERS, the Port Import-Export Reporting System, with B...

Trade Tensions: How the EU Could Respond to U.S. Tariffs
In this episode of The Decisive podcast, host Kristen Hallam engages in an insightful discussion with S&P Global Market Intelligence experts Shuchita...

Global Macroeconomic Themes: Navigating Policy Changes in a Dynamic World
The episode of The Decisive, taken from a March 20 webinar, features insights from experts including Ken Wattret, Ben Herzon, Arlene Kish, Nicolas...

Hot Topics in Shipping and Supply Chains: Tariffs, Taxes and More
In this episode of The Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam discusses the hot topics from the recent Transpacific Maritime, or TPM, conference with M...

PMI in Focus: Navigating Uncertainty in Trade and Tariffs
In this episode of the Decisive Podcast, host Paul Smith, alongside economists Andrew Harker and Joe Hayes, reveals the latest trends and insights fro...

Global Security Hotspots: Impacts on Marine Cargo
In this episode, host Kristen Hallam dives into the complexities of global security hotspots and their profound effects on marine cargo with expert in...

Takeaways from TPM25: Tariffs, trade and geopolitical risks for shippers and carriers
In this episode of the Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam leads a discussion of key takeaways from TPM25, the world's largest container shipping co...

Economic Angst: Canada's Faceoff on Trade
In this episode of the Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam interviews Economics Director Arlene Kish about the outlook for the Canadian economy and...

Navigating Sanctions: Insights on Trade Compliance
In this episode of the Decisive Podcast, host Kristen Hallam interviews Byron McKinney, Product Management Director for S&P Global's Trade Compliance...

Trump's first 100 days: Outlook and potential impact
What key priorities will the new administration and a Republican-majority Congress emphasize as President Donald Trump embarks on his first 100 days i...

Under Construction: Industry Outlook and Themes for 2025
In this episode of our podcast, taken from our January 2025 webinar, we dive into the latest trends and insights from the global construction industry...

Elusive Alliances: Russia, Ukraine, NATO and Trump
As the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches, The Decisive podcast delves into the current outlook for the war and its implicati...

Global macroeconomic insights: The US and Mainland China
In this episode of the The Decisive podcast, taken from our Jan. 21 client webinar, Ken Wattrett, Vice President of Global Economics at S&P Global Ma...

Buyers Beware of Potential Tariff Troubles
In this episode of The Decisive, Emily Crowley, head of the Pricing and Purchasing team at S&P Global Market Intelligence, analyzes the potential impa...

Trade and Immigration in Trump's Second Era
In this episode of the Decisive Podcast, we delve into the pivotal trade and immigration policies of President-elect Donald Trump as he prepares for h...

Top 10 Economic Insights for 2025
Economic angst is one of our four key themes for 2025. The anchors around the global economy — low inflation, low interest rates, international cooper...

Power plays: Themes for 2025
The interplay of geopolitical rivalries, economic shifts and evolving trade dynamics will define a conflicted global landscape over 2025.
In our...