Over the last few weeks exporters have been watching the Middle East conflict but they remain positive that 2026 will be a year of growth. The latest Trade Global Survey from Allianz Trade shows that “less than a quarter of respondents expressed strong concern over direct energy or shipping disruptions” and the conflict impact is muted compared to 2025 tariff concerns. Allianz polled 6000 companies across 13 markets and among the challenges they identified were lengthening payment terms and non-payment risk. Read more here from Insurance Business.