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New wave of post-pandemic social movements: international trade as collateral victim
While the restrictions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic put a temporary stop to the upsurge of protest movements, a new wave is on the horizon. Protests, mainly in emerging countries, are expected to increase due to an unprecedented deterioration of socio-economic indicators.
Germany Corporate Payment Survey 2021: Learning to live with the pandemic
The 5th edition of Coface’s survey on corporate payment experience in Germany suggests that German companies have acclimatised to the pandemic environment, with more companies offering payment terms and a positive outlook from surveyed companies.
Is the electric vehicle metals boom sustainable?
The metals used in electric vehicles, such as lithium, cobalt and copper, are at the heart of the revolution currently taking place in the automotive industry. But imbalances between supply and demand are pushing up their prices, even though the market share of electric vehicles remains modest. In its latest analysis, Coface does not foresee any major changes in these price trends over the next two years.
Coface Barometer Q2 2021: A two-speed world
18 months after the start of the pandemic, access to vaccination is now the main factor setting the pace of people's daily lives and the global economy. GDP growth forecasts for 2021 have been revised upwards (+5.6%), but this is mainly the result of positive surprises from the United States. These improved growth prospects are reflected in world trade: after a 5% decline in volume last year, Coface forecasts an 11% increase for 2021.
Focus on remote work : The Risks and Opportunities of Virtual Offshoring
Remote work has emerged as a new norm during the Covid-19 pandemic. This cultural shift could allow companies located in developed countries to hire teleworking talent in emerging countries to reduce their labour costs.
Which sectors are coping unexpectedly well or have surprised us negatively in Germany? And how are companies heading into the coming year 2022? Our economist Christiane von Berg will answer these questions and yours (in German).
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Economic webinar, 30/09/2021, 11:00 CEST.
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Economic webinar in Spanish, 11/11/2021, 12:00 CEST.
Universal Registration Document 2020
Coface: A world of trade
New wave of post-pandemic social movements: international trade as a collateral victim
Germany Corporate Payment Survey 2021
Will the electric vehicle metals boom last?
Country & Sector Risk Barometer: Q2 2021 Quarterly Update
