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NEW YORK - S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has unveiled a new AI agent feature for Microsoft 365 Copilot, integrating its Commodity Insights AI Ready Data, the company announced today. This collaboration aims to provide seamless access to comprehensive commodities data, enhancing productivity and decision-making for users.
The AI agent leverages S&P Global Commodity Insights, recognized as a leading independent provider of information and benchmark prices in the commodities and energy markets. The integration into Microsoft 365 Copilot is designed to be user-friendly, requiring no coding and allowing easy access to S&P Global’s data within the Microsoft environment.
Saugata Saha, Chief Enterprise Data Officer at S&P Global and President of S&P Global Market Intelligence, emphasized the company’s long history of delivering critical data that enables clients to make informed decisions. He noted that the integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot is a step forward in adapting to market and client needs by utilizing generative AI (GenAI).
Sally Moore, Chief Client Officer at S&P Global, highlighted the partnership’s role in advancing AI use and improving customer experiences by providing access to superior datasets. Jason Henderson, Corporate Vice President, Office 365 Product Management at Microsoft, echoed these sentiments, expressing enthusiasm for the potential of this collaboration to offer innovative solutions in the AI space.
The AI Ready Data dataset from S&P Global Commodity Insights encompasses a wide range of textual content, including market reports, news articles, and analyses, all produced by the company’s editorial and research teams.
This development is part of S&P Global’s ongoing efforts to provide essential intelligence and connected technology, assisting customers in navigating investments, sustainability, and the energy transition. The company is known for its contributions to credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions across various markets.
The integration is expected to open new opportunities for Microsoft 365 Copilot users to access vital commodities data for informed and efficient decision-making. The announcement is based on a press release statement from S&P Global.
In other recent news, S&P Global announced its plan to sell its stake in OSTTRA, a joint venture with CME Group, to KKR for $3.1 billion, with the transaction expected to conclude in the second half of 2025. This move aligns with S&P Global’s strategy to streamline operations and focus on core activities. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed its Outperform rating on S&P Global, maintaining a price target of $590, reflecting confidence in the company’s strategic direction. Additionally, Mizuho Securities initiated coverage on S&P Global with an Outperform rating and set a price target of $599, citing the company’s robust business model and potential for increased profitability through technological investments. In other developments, S&P Global plans to revise its macroeconomic forecasts in light of new U.S. trade tariffs, which could impact credit scores globally. The company also launched new data management services through Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, enhancing clients’ ability to integrate and analyze data. These developments highlight S&P Global’s ongoing efforts to adapt to market changes and leverage technology for growth.
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