10/09/2018
Economic Publications
160 countries under the magnifying glass
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10/09/2018
Economic Publications
13 major sectors assessed worldwide
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10/09/2018
Economic Publications
While policies to open up trade have been a standard feature since the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995, the 2008-2009 crisis proved a turning point (...)
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09/28/2018
Economic Publications
A favourable economic environment was not enough to reduce company insolvencies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). While average GDP growth accelerated to 4.5%, i.e. the highest level in nine years, insolvencies increased by 6.4%.
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09/20/2018
Economic Publications
Political risks in Asia have increased, according to Coface’s Political Risk Model (...)
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09/05/2018
Economic Publications
Last year saw solid economic activity in the Adriatic/Balkan region. However, this did not apply to all countries. The largest companies in the region took advantage from the economic growth and grew themselves by an impressive 17.0%, with Slovenian companies profiting the most (+22.6%). However, in the country ranking, Croatia took the lead as the home country for most companies (17). Overall net profits increased by 6.7% in 2017 and employment by 2.0%.
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09/05/2018
Economic Publications
In 2017, the Baltic States benefited from a rebound in external demand. All countries recorded a high growth rate of exports. However, the ongoing increase in household consumption and a revival of investments made domestic demand the main driving force of these economies. The results of the largest companies in the region underline this positive economic development. Overall turnover increased by 9.8%. Net profits likewise developed well, posting a rise of 25.3% for all top 50 companies.
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09/05/2018
Economic Publications
Analyses show a strong and expanding CEE region with decreasing risks in 2017, which also translated into higher revenues and net profits at the region’s 500 largest businesses. Competition at the top is getting more intense.
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08/17/2018
Economic Publications
With Greece about to pull out of its third bailout package, signs of economic recovery are multiplying: 2017 was a year marked by the return of positive growth (+1.4%), and - despite weakening growth in the eurozone - Greek GDP growth is expected to be close to 2% in 2018, with Greek households and businesses remaining more optimistic in the first half of the year than in 2017.
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07/18/2018
Economic Publications
Coface’s 2018 Asia Corporate Payment Survey covers nine economies. Data collection took place during the fourth quarter of 2017, and valid responses were collected from almost 3,000 companies. Respondents in Asia were under pressure to further extend their payment terms (...)
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07/15/2018
Economic Publications
The loss of French influence is not only attributable to China: other major emerging countries, as well as some European neighbours, have entered the African market.
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06/27/2018
Economic Publications
Feels like déjà vu : Rising sovereign spreads in the eurozone, increased protectionism, higher oil prices, capital outflows from major emerging countries.
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06/26/2018
Economic Publications
13 MAJOR SECTORS ASSESSED WORLDWIDE
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06/26/2018
Economic Publications
160 countries under the magnifying glass
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06/06/2018
Economic Publications
The most-widely traded base and ferrous metals have benefitted from a bull market since mid-2016 (...)
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06/04/2018
Economic Publications
Latin America has experienced a diffi cult period since 2014. The slump in commodity prices has impacted activity via several channels (...)
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05/24/2018
Economic Publications
This is the first corporate payment survey in Turkey aiming at indicating how payment terms stand in different sectors, how companies manage credi t management practices and evaluate future payment experience (...)
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05/22/2018
Economic Publications
Despite regional conflicts, the 2007-08 financial crisis, and the 2009-11 eurozone crisis, Western Balkans countries have developed a close economic proximity with the European Union via a number of regional and bilateral agreements. However, due to institutional, economic, and diplomatic obstacles, accession to the EU will be a long process. At the same time, due to the region’s strategic importance and with the reinforcement of membership conditions, accession (or a pre-accession status) is likely to happen – especially as membership would divert the region from other
interested parties (Russia, China).
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05/10/2018
Economic Publications
Integration is slowly declining in the mediterranean. Nevertheless, new trade routes have opened.
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05/10/2018
Economic Publications
More intra-mediterranean agreements. New bilateral trade flows are emerging
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