After a period of pessimism regarding global oil demand, prices began to rise following the announcement from Russia and, particularly,
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COUNTRY AND SECTOR RISK BAROMETER Q3 2023: MACROECONOMICS PUT TO THE TEST BY MICROECONOMIC DETERIORATION
The positive outlook at the beginning of 2023 quickly gave way to indications that the latter part of the year

ON THE WAY BACK TO THE BAD OLD TIMES IN 2023’S GERMANY PAYMENT SURVEY
In contrast to the previous year, the most recent iteration of Coface’s survey on corporate payment experience in Germany was

DEBT SUSTAINABILITY IN AFRICA UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT AGAIN
Since the pandemic emerged and especially with Russia’s intervention in Ukraine, Africa has garnered significant attention. The dual impacts of

EL NIÑO, A THREAT TO GLOBAL AGRICULTURE
The El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to resurface in the latter half of 2023, and it is poised to

ASIA PAYMENT SURVEY 2023
In 2022, Asian businesses adopted a stricter approach to credit terms due to a year of aggressive interest rate hikes,

LOST ILLUSIONS AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS IN COFACE BAROMETER FOR Q2-2023
The year 2023 commenced with immense enthusiasm and optimism, but it is highly probable that it will not align with

Credit Management Tips
In numerous companies, the existing economic conditions may result in significant challenges regarding cash flow. It is crucial for these

Retail: What does your business need to know in 2023?
The retail industry is expected to face ongoing challenges in 2023. After a strong showing in 2021, the retail sector

Is the electric vehicle boom sustainable?
Metals like lithium, cobalt, and copper are crucial in the ongoing automotive industry revolution driven by EVs. Strict regulations, government