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#Economic publications
With the reshaping of the world order, the rise of (geo)political risk and the climate emergency, political risk is back in the spotlight, with its inevitable economic impact on world trade and businesses. How can we protect ourselves effectively? We take a closer look at this ever-more closely monitored risk.
#Economic publications
According to the Federal Statistical Office, corporate insolvencies in Germany rose by 22.1% last year compared to the previous year. Despite this sharp increase, this is merely a normalization to pre-pandemic levels. With a total of 17,814 insolvencies, the figure for 2023 was still below the 2019 level, when 18,749 company bankruptcies were registered.
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We have assessed the risk associated with the different political and economic approaches of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. On November 5, Americans will go to the polls for a historic presidential election.
#Economic publications
Coface's survey on payment behaviour shows that more companies are prepared to grant payment terms in 2023, but that they have shortened the average term from 81 to 70 days.
#Economic publications
Rising interest rates and prices in commodities, global shortage of labour: is the construction sector affected by a crisis on all fronts? The sector is facing many difficulties that we expect to persist this year. However, there are plenty of opportunities for growth, in particular thanks to the growing needs associated with the energy transition.
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#Economic publications
With national elections lined up in over 70 countries this year, half the world's population will be going to the polls. 2024 will be a pivotal year for global trade and (geo)political stability, with Coface's social and political risk index warning of a high-risk, shaky environment worldwide. Below we analyse the risks we’ll be tracking most closely this year. Find out more about the 3 risks to watch out for this year.
#Economic publications
No single party managed to win an absolute majority in the contested legislative elections held on 8 February 2024. A total of 128.5 million voters were called to the polls, with a final turnout of 47%.
#Economic publications
Construction and real estate sectors are among the most cyclical sectors. Sensitive to changes in the labour market, prices in commodities and, first and foremost, the interest rate environment and accessibility of credit, they are currently under strain. And things are unlikely to get any better in 2024.
#Economic publications
In our latest risk assessment, We have elevated Switzerland's rating from A2 to A1 in our risk barometer. This places Switzerland alongside Norway and Denmark with equally low default risk across Europe.
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