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The second half of 2024 is expected to be marked by the appearance of La Niña. This phenomenon, whose extent and consequences remain uncertain, is likely to cause weather changes in multiple parts of the globe.
#Economic publications
Following the snap legislative elections called by President Emmanuel Macron on June 9th and held on July 7th, no party was able to secure an absolute majority in the National Assembly (289 seats), ushering a period of uncertainty and instability for France’s governance.
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The general elections of May 2023 marked a shift in Turkish economic policy with the implementation of more orthodox policies to end a period characterized by negative real interest rates and a sharp depreciation of the lira. The local elections in March 2024 marked a further step in this strategy with a tightening of financial conditions to stabilize the economy, reduce runaway inflation and strengthen the country's macroeconomic foundations.
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In Q1 2024, the global economy improves slightly from previous years marked by pandemic, Russia-Ukraine conflict, and US banking crisis. However, US activity slows down, with emerging countries driving growth. Global economic, social, and political risks persist, including the dissolution of the French National Assembly. Consequently, Coface adjusts assessments for 5 countries and 26 sectors, indicating short-term positive outlook only.
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The Asia Corporate Payment Survey, conducted by Coface between December 2023 and March 2024, provides insights into the evolution of payment behaviour and credit management practices of about 2,400 companies across the Asia Pacific region. Respondents are active in nine markets (Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand) and 13 sectors.
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Biotechnology companies, more commonly known as biotechs, play a vital role in improving the treatment and survival of patients suffering from rare, difficult-to-treat diseases, as well as in safeguarding their well-being. Despite the importance of the sector in Europe, the continent is losing ground to the United-States and China.
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After reaching an all-time high in April (USD 10,000/ton), a far cry from the highs of 2009 and 2011 (USD 3,700/t), cocoa prices fell back to USD 7,000/t once the Easter celebrations were over. However, they remain three times higher than a year ago, and are set to stay there. The rise in cocoa bean prices, which can be partly explained by a frenzy of speculation on the markets, also reflects a shortage of supply, which is problematic in the medium term.
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In July and August 2023, coups d'état took place in Niger and Gabon, putting the spotlight back on this type of event. Looking at the evolution of coups d'état worldwide from 1950 to the present day, we observe that there has been a greater concentration of coups in Africa since the early 2000s, a trend that has been particularly confirmed over the last five years.
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Corporate insolvencies in Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) upped in 2023. Economic performance in the region will remain below its potential in 2024.
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