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    Stablecoins: The Dollar’s Digital Second Wind

    Stablecoins now hold more U.S. Treasury bills than Germany, Japan, or China. What happens when digital dollars go mainstream? Our North America economist Marcos Carias explains what could go right, wrong, and everywhere in between.

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    U.S. tariffs: One year on, where do we stand?

    The trade war dominated economic headlines in 2025, and the pressure is far from easing. Tariff costs have landed largely on U.S. companies, while global trade has shown surprising resilience in the face of policy uncertainty and rising costs.

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    Will Arctic shipping routes reshape the map of global trade?

    The conflict in the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have highlighted the fragility of the global maritime system. Against this backdrop, Arctic shipping routes are attracting renewed interest as climate change makes navigation more accessible. Coface’s analysis shows, however, that their commercial impact will remain limited over the next five years, although they could still offer meaningful benefits for certain commodity flows.

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    A new way to manage risk: the era of smart dashboards

    With the rise of next-generation dashboards and connectivity solutions, commercial risk management is experiencing a paradigm shift: more intuitive, more responsive and more collaborative. From reporting to governance, discover how to harness the power of dashboards to steer your business with agility, performance and anticipation.

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    Trade credit insurance: 6 strategies to secure your growth

    Slowing global growth, shifts in international trade, digitisation and automation of trade receivables, (geo)political instability: trade credit management is becoming increasingly complex, with the risk of affecting your company's cash flow and disrupting the development of your business. Here's how to make trade credit insurance your best weapon for avoiding bad debts and conquering new markets in this new commercial ecosystem.

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    5 Tips for Collecting Debts on the African Continent

    Language, payment habits, legal requirements and communication styles vary widely across markets. The success of your debt collection efforts depends heavily on your ability to adapt to local conditions. In these five expert-backed tips, we share practical insights to help you avoid common pitfalls and improve your chances of collecting debts in Africa.

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    Isigny Sainte-Mère in Normandy Keeps Its World Open with Coface

    From the pastures of Normandy, Isigny Sainte-Mère feeds 2.5 million babies in nearly 100 countries and brings its exceptional dairy products to supermarket shelves across the U.S. and into the kitchens of some of the world’s top chefs. This global reach comes with significant challenges: distant markets, complex regulations, and a wide range of trading partners. Behind this export success is a proactive approach to managing commercial risk, developed over more than 30 years in partnership with Coface.

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    Navigate uncertainty with Coface's global risk assessments covering more than 160 countries and 13 sectors

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    Dive into the world of global trade with Coface's Trade Talk podcast. Listen to conversations with trade experts as they examine current market dynamics and growth strategies. 

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