For businesses, the holiday shopping period starting on Black Friday usually involves substantial investments in inventory. Retailers (especially) procure goods
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Black Friday goes international!
The term “Black Friday” is believed to have originated in the 1960s in Philadelphia, where it was used to describe

Gravy for corporates, leftovers for consumers?
Thanksgiving alert: Elevated turkey costs on the horizon? Keep an eye on potential labor shortages. In October, the consumer price

Let’s Talk about Trade Credit Insurance
At its core, trade credit insurance refers to insurance for business-to-business accounts receivable (AR), safeguarding the insured party (either the

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The ongoing global cost-of-living crisis has heightened social risks on a worldwide scale, exacerbating the divide between advanced economies and

Food Industry Trends 2023
This year, a deceleration in global food and beverages production is anticipated, except in the Asia-Pacific region. The overall output

India – A Rising Star
By 2030, India is poised to become the second-largest economy in the Asia-Pacific region, fueled by robust macroeconomic fundamentals and

GULF CO-OPERATION COUNCIL: A REAL WINNER OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC HEADWINDS?
After a period of pessimism regarding global oil demand, prices began to rise following the announcement from Russia and, particularly,

Conflict and Receivables Insurance
In the backdrop of today’s ever-evolving global landscape, marked by ongoing crises in regions like Ukraine and Gaza, it’s becoming

Global Electronics/ICT Industry Outlook 2023
The electronics and ICT industry experienced the effects of a challenging economic environment in the initial half of this year.