Since 2016, there has been a steady increase in geopolitical risk at the system level due to the competition between

Excess savings compared to consumption in Europe and the US are still substantial, with the highest levels in the UK

When you spend money, you are casting a vote for the type of world you want to see. So why

RIAC member Elevate has found it hard to grant credit – find out why here: https://www.elevateglobalinsurance.ca/post/granting-credit-has-never-been-this-difficult this year, learn more

While global trade grew sharply in the early months of 2022, it has started to slow sharply. Find out why

EDC’s Canadian Economic Recovery Tracker highlights key trends in Canada’s economic performance. In these challenging times, Export Development Canada (EDC)

High levels of unpaid debt prompt stronger credit controls among Australian businesses as they battle it out for survival in

Energy, agriculture supply disruptions threaten stability of developing markets Much of the talk about the global outlook these days is

Executive Summary Record-high inflation in advanced economies is turning up the heat on central banks. With average wages set to

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Global growth should remain robust but uneven, with rising divergence between advanced and emerging market economies. We expect omicron-related

Challenges aside, Canadian exporters hold bright view of 2022 t’s nice to wind down 2021 with a bit of good

Growth may be testing capacity limits, but not for all. By now, we should be over this. COVID-19 shipwrecked the

November 19th, 2021 / By Shelly Redwood Gender roles have significantly changed in the last 50-60 years. Once, women were expected

For many women-owned and -led enterprises in Canada, entering global value chains can be the catalyst for major growth and

More than 18 months after the global recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic started, the economic recovery continues. This trend

Gloomy economic headlines make for mixed messages Scan the headlines and you could be forgiven for thinking that global trade

Mechanization is an answer to a lot of the economy’s structural puzzles Humanoid robots are only a year away. So,

The metals used in electric vehicles, such as lithium, cobalt and copper, are at the heart of the revolution currently

Is inflation getting out of control? Price pressures seem to be everywhere these days. The pandemic lulled us into a

German industries performance: metals and steel up one notch, but still elevated credit risk for many automotive and machines businesses.

Ensure that these three pillars of your business can support its international growth Canada is a relatively small market and

In 2021, the glut of excess savings could generate a double dividend for the Eurozone: first, a consumption boom of EUR170bn, or 1.5%

The economy is forecast to grow about 5% this year. The scope of recovery in Europe as Morocco’s main export

The global recovery is on the right track albeit conditional on key differentiating elements across countries. Global GDP is expected to

The reflation trade that has engulfed capital markets is largely based on the idea that a lot of money has

Supply chain disruptions major headache for auto producers It shouldn’t be this way. A pandemic-obsessed public, uncertain about the economy’s

With a population exceeding 83 million and an economy ranked in the world’s Top 20, Turkey is rapidly emerging as

The recent US equity market rally, which saw some stock prices multiplied by 10x to 15x within a week, highlights

If it’s darkest before dawn, then in much of the world, the first few months of 2021 are likely to

New coronavirus infections are plunging globally. This hasn’t happened yet in this yearlong odyssey, except for brief moments. Currently, the

8th February 2021 A robust economic rebound expected in 2021, but major downside risks remain Political situation Policy uncertainty has

In the world of economic adjectives, “hot” has had a very lonely year. In frustration, we’ve also ditched standard leading

It wasn’t supposed to be this way. 2020 began on an optimistic note with the promise that a fresh start

As the economy reopens, the use of commercial buildings and spaces face change Commercial landlords and their tenants will need

Aon reports Canadian employers explore new ways to deliver better retirement outcomes to employees Report shows many employers appear to

The remarkable growth of China’s economy and emergence of a burgeoning middle-income class over the last two decades has presented

Heavy dependence on informal labour markets and tourism exacerbates the Covid-19 shock Of all emerging market regions, Latin America and

Offering flexible payment terms can give you a competitive edge in your international business, but if you choose the wrong

2020 had barely begun when the surprise of the year hit. Typically, December sees the EDC Economics team debating the

FCC Releases its 2020 Trade Rankings Report While many businesses have suffered during the pandemic, the agri-food sector has seen incredible

According to a recent Export Development Canada report, Canadians will buy about $7 billion worth of organic food in 2020.

A rather modest economic rebound expected in 2021 after a marked slowdown Political situation  Political uncertainty remains a major issue

It’s easy to feel hesitant about exporting given the impacts of COVID-19 and the rising tides of economic protectionism. But

Based in Ottawa’s technology corridor, GaN Systems is an Export Development Canada 2020 Cleantech One-to-Watch. In the 1990s, the creation

As many small- and medium-sized companies found when the pandemic hit, keeping your eggs in one market isn’t all it’s

The Czech economy remains highly vulnerable to foreign trade losses Political situation Minority government to remain in place until October

Companies offered pay bumps in March and April but stopped in the summer. Calls for the return of hazard pay

Are price hikes lurking around the corner, or are these fears unfounded? Inflation concerns are mounting again. That might seem

Does this anniversary bring hope for better outcomes on the other side of the current maelstrom? Hard to believe that

The COVID-19 crisis has been difficult for entrepreneurs, most of whom have been forced to slow down, or stop entirely, their activities

TORONTO, September 8, 2020 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of

Nearly two years after it was finalized, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) came into force July 1, 2020, replacing the

A major insolvency increase expected, and further lira depreciation would increase pressure on the highly indebted corporate sector Political situation

Pandemic-induced cash flow pressure on US businesses is reflected by widespread deterioration of B2B customer credit risk Introduction The US

In early June, three weeks before MEC’s annual general meeting and hours before scrutineers were set to tally the votes

When the COVID‑19 pandemic forced businesses around the world to temporarily pause much of their operations and send staff to

If you’ve seen orchids for sale at your local grocery store, there’s a strong possibility the ceramic pots holding the

To contain the spread of COVID-19, governments are encouraging or enforcing social distancing and movement control policies and requiring many

Enjoy our podcast with Ruben Nizard, Coface economist for the North America region provides an economic overview of the impact

The coronavirus outbreak arrives at a time when global growth is already expected to slow and negatively impacts growth and

UBS has agreed to purchase Credit Suisse in an all-share deal for USD3.25bn, which was brokered by the government. This

In 2022, listed companies worldwide experienced a significant increase of +9 days in their Global Working Capital Requirements (WCR), reaching

Trade Credit Insurance for business is more relevant than ever these days. The sudden failure of the Silicon Valley Bank

Greetings from Singapore! In our latest Economic Commentary, we highlighted the pressing need for Canada to diversify its trade and

The United Kingdom is facing political turmoil, exacerbating an already challenging economic situation. According to Coface, the U.K.’s GDP is

Women in the EU receive on average 13% lower gross hourly earnings compared to men, which, while smaller than the

Learn about the key areas of focus for Canadian investors and exporters, as well as strategies for establishing a presence,

What matters to us is YOU. We know that running your own company is a lot of work but having

Asia’s economic recovery is losing momentum as tight financial conditions and weak external demand cause growth to slow down in