02/06/2023
Economic Publications
The year 2023 starts with good news, at least on the macroeconomic front. In consequence, we have made few changes to our country (5 changes) and sector risk assessments (16 changes). In net terms, however, the trend remains towards downgrades. Check them out.
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05/12/2022
Economic Publications
In the short run, all sectors for which Coface publishes sector risk assessments in six regions worldwide will be impacted by the knock-on effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Which ones would be the most resilient sectors? Read our full study now!
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05/11/2022
Economic Publications
Coface’s China Corporate Payment Survey 2022, in which 1,000 companies participated, shows that fewer firms encountered payment delays in 2021, but those that did reported longer periods of overdue payments than in the previous year.
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05/03/2022
Economic Publications
More than two months after the start of the war in Ukraine, prospects for a rapid resolution of the war seem increasingly unlikely.
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03/07/2022
Economic Publications
In this Focus, the Coface Economic Research team examines the economic consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, rising commodity prices in particular.
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02/16/2022
Economic Publications
The global recovery continues in 2022, but a bumpy road lies ahead.
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07/26/2021
Economic Publications
Metals used in electric vehicles are in high demand, as these cars at the forefront of a revolution in the automotive industry. Stringent regulations, States’ support schemes, and customers’ willingness to buy and own EV are bolstering demand for these vehicles. However, imbalances between supply and demand are pushing prices higher, while EV market shares have not overtaken that of traditional engines.
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07/05/2021
Economic Publications
More companies in Asia Pacific offered credit facilities in 2020 as competition intensified amid the challenging economic conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, firms had different responses to credit management despite facing similar economic shocks. Find out about them in our latest publication on Asia Pacific.
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05/11/2021
Economic Publications
Coface's Northern Europe economist, Christiane von Berg, examines Germany's "hidden insolvencies" in our Focus.
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04/13/2021
Economic Publications
The China-Australia bilateral relationship deteriorated sharply over 2020, with China imposing trade restrictions on a number of Australian exports. But there are growing concerns that an escalation of bilateral tensions will see China hardening its stance towards Australia.
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04/06/2021
Economic Publications
In our latest Focus on the United States, Coface's North America economist, Ruben Nizard, analyzes the economic legacy that President Joe Biden's administration must now manage.
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03/11/2021
Economic Publications
The COVID-19 pandemic’s negative impact on global GDP growth and trade volumes caused a sharp decline in oil prices. Coface expects oil prices to remain volatile in the upcoming quarters. Read our forecasts in our latest Panorama.
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02/08/2021
Economic Publications
In spite of a gradual recovery, political risks are on the rise.
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10/01/2020
Economic Publications
In spite of a gradual recovery, political risks are on the rise
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09/15/2020
Economic Publications
COVID-19 and its effects on the global and German economy is the predominant topic of this fourth edition of Coface’s survey on corporate payment experience in Germany.
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09/01/2020
Economic Publications
More payment delays alongside COVID-19 for Dutch companies
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07/23/2020
Economic Publications
The COVID-19 crisis has triggered a discussion on increasing supply chain resilience to foreign supply shocks.
Before the pandemic’s arrival in Europe, a lockdown of factories that temporarily suspended manufacturing in China put the supply of intermediary goods at risk. In order to limit such risks, supply chain managers are likely to diversify their sources of supply.
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07/16/2020
Economic Publications
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a mobility crisis, mainly because of physical distancing requirements and the necessity to avoid confined spaces, in order to limit the virus’ propagation. This has had a disastrous impact on the global transport sector, with air passenger transport being the most affected segment.
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07/09/2020
Economic Publications
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the United States (U.S.) very hard, inflicting a heavy human and economic toll.
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07/02/2020
Economic Publications
Coface’s annual Asia Corporate Payment Survey evaluates the payment behaviour of companies across nine economies in Asia Pacific.
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