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Market Analysis Icon Howard Silverblatt Retires After 49 Years

2/3/2026

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Howard Silverblatt, a prominent figure in market analysis, retired after nearly 49 years at S&P Global.
He was known as the "high priest of the S&P 500 index" and "the dean of data."
His fast-paced Brooklyn accent and expertise made him a valuable resource for Wall Street analysts and financial journalists.
His departure marks the end of an era in market data analysis.

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Howard Silverblatt, a prominent figure in market analysis, retired after nearly 49 years at S&P Global.
He was known as the "high priest of the S&P 500 index" and "the dean of data."
His fast-paced Brooklyn accent and expertise made him a valuable resource for Wall Street analysts and financial journalists.
His departure marks the end of an era in market data analysis.