In this edition of Instant Insights, our key takeaways from recent articles include the following: our updated global and U.S. economic outlooks, our global bond issuance forecast, the global refinancing study, our speculative-grade corporate default forecast for the U.S. and Europe, and the effects of trade tensions on global sovereigns, Asian ports, European infrastructure companies, GCC companies, and China's coastal provinces. We dive into our global chief economist's takeaways from the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, cyber risks faced by sovereigns, nature protection and economic development of U.S. local governments, credit implications of tech firms' venture into electric vehicles, the LatAm financial institutions monitor, China default review, and the Thai insurance sector. We also feature our 2024 annual default and rating
