World trade is undergoing a transformation as the era of the ‘global village’ wanes and its share of global GDP
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Increased payment delays for French businesses, amid growing social and political risks
A Coface survey on payment behavior reveals an increase in the average payment period, with 85% of companies experiencing payment
Germany Corporate Payment Survey 2024: Simmering under the lid
Nearly half of German companies (48%) reported a decline in their business conditions between 2023 and 2024, while only 9%
Misconceptions about Trade Credit Insurance
Managing credit risk inhibits sales One aims to safeguard their business, while the other seeks to expand into new markets.
Will the Turkish economy benefit from the authorities’ U-turn towards greater orthodoxy?
In mid-2021, Türkiye introduced the Turkish Economic Program (TEP) to boost production, investment, employment, and exports. To support these goals,
Cocoa: a deceptive fall in prices?
After hitting an all-time high of USD 10,000 per ton in April—significantly higher than the 2009 and 2011 peaks of
The proliferation of coups d’état in Africa: towards a new, more unstable era?
From 1950 to September 2023, there were 491 coup attempts, with 245 of them being successful, recorded across 97 countries.
Economic slowdown and rising number of insolvencies: what’s the outlook for CEE companies?
In the wake of an economic downturn, Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries witnessed a dramatic surge in company insolvencies
New deal: which emerging countries could be the winners of tomorrow’s world?
Looking beyond the divide with the West, the strategic interests of the global South often diverge significantly. Amidst vast differences
Challenging times for homebuilders and real estate companies
The residential market is facing a double constraint, on both supply and demand. The rise in interest rates has resulted in a rapid
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