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By Kerry Maruna | March 22, 2016
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Big Data Firms IHS and Markit Announce Merger
Strategy

Big Data Firms IHS and Markit Announce Merger

IHS believes the deal to acquire U.K.-based Markit won't be affected by U.S. anti-tax inversion rules.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 21, 2016
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Eurozone Growth Slows for 2nd Straight Month
The Economy

Eurozone Growth Slows for 2nd Straight Month

Markit's purchasing managers index for February increases the odds that the European Central Bank will impose more stimulus measures in March.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 22, 2016
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3 Banks to Pay 54% of $1.8B CDS Suit Settlement
Risk & Compliance

3 Banks to Pay 54% of $1.8B CDS Suit Settlement

JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Barclays are shouldering most of the cost of a deal that resolved investors' allegations of CDS price fixing.
By Matthew Heller | October 19, 2015
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Service Sector Activity Increases 1.6% in July
The Economy

Service Sector Activity Increases 1.6% in July

Latest data from Markit show a rebound from June's five-month low but positive economic sentiment fell for the second month in a row.
By Matthew Heller | August 5, 2015
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Purchasing Data Show Slowing Expansion Globally
The Economy

Purchasing Data Show Slowing Expansion Globally

The JPMorgan Global All-Industry Output Index hit a 14 month-low, hindered by output contraction in France, Italy, Russia and Brazil.
By Matthew Heller | January 7, 2015
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Clouds Gathering Over Global Economy, Survey Warns
The Economy

Clouds Gathering Over Global Economy, Survey Warns

“There’s little sign of the eurozone’s malaise ending any time soon, as companies have become even less optimistic," says an economist at Markit.
By Matthew Heller | November 24, 2014
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Germany Rebounds in Q3 But France and Italy Wobble
The Economy

Germany Rebounds in Q3 But France and Italy Wobble

Despite the robust growth shown by Europe's largest economy last quarter, the euro zone remains plagued by anemic demand .
By Iris Dorbian | October 6, 2014
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