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#Economic publications
Faced with soaring debt and growing pressure to consolidate public finances, austerity is becoming the norm in many emerging and developing countries. However, contrary to popular belief, these measures do not systematically trigger waves of protest. We take a closer look at this complex reality.
#Economic publications
The 9th edition of the Coface survey on German companies' payment behavior highlights a significant deterioration in payment terms, against a backdrop of political uncertainty and growing geopolitical tensions. Compared to the other countries surveyed by Coface, Germany however still stands out with some of the shortest payment terms and payment delays.
#Economic publications
China's dominance in the global apparel industry is crumbling, weakened by rising costs, regulatory constraints and unprofitable specialization. The return of Donald Trump to the White House and his aggressive trade policy could accelerate the diversification of supply chains. Coface identifies the countries set to play a growing role in global clothing production.
#Economic publications
In a context of unprecedented geopolitical and trade uncertainty, the global economy is navigating between an expected slowdown and escalation risks. Trump's tariff decisions and tensions in the Middle East are reshaping an unpredictable economic landscape for 2025-2026. In this environment, and in view of the measures already in place, Coface has downgraded 23 sectors and 4 countries.
#Economic publications
The Asia Payment Survey, conducted by Coface in Q1 2025, provides insights into the evolution of payment behavior 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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#Economic publications
Donald Trump announced last Friday, 30th May, 25% additional tariffs on crude steel, primary aluminum and derivative products, bringing the total tariffs to 50%. This drastic measure bolsters uncertainty through the American manufacturing value chain.
#Economic publications
Coface publishes its annual insolvency report for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), revealing a contradictory picture: while economic growth returned in 2024, business stability continued to deteriorate. Despite easing inflation and a rebound in GPD, insolvency rates rose in most countries across the region.
#Economic publications
For his first state visit since taking office, Donald Trump chose the Gulf. This tour of the Middle East resulted in record investment agreements worth $2 trillion with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, marking a turning point in US-Gulf economic relations.
#Economic publications
Although the announcement of an agreement between the US and China was well received by the markets, uncertainty remains, according to Marcos Carias, our North America economist, in this interview for French newspaper Le Figaro on 12 May.
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