The signs for Germany’s further economic development are promising, with a high level of stability. This year’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 1.8%, with a marginally smaller rate of 1.7% expected next year. The primary growth driver for 2017 will once again be private consumption, fuelled by the country’s record-high levelsRead more
EVALUACIONES SECTORIALES REVISADAS EN 6 REGIONES GLOBALES América del Norte: rebajas para el comercio al por menor, textiles / ropa, transporte y papel / madera Europa Occidental: rebaja de precios para la industria agroalimentaria Europa Central: Reducción de las tecnologías de la construcción y de la información / comunicación (TIC); Transporte mejorado Oriente Medio: DowngradeRead more
SECTOR ASSESSMENTS REVISED IN 6 GLOBAL REGIONS North America: Downgrades for retail, textiles/clothing, transportation and paper/wood Western Europe: Downgrade for agrofood Central Europe: Construction and information/communication technologies (ICT) downgraded; transportation upgraded Middle East: Downgrade for ICT NEARLY ONE-THIRD OF SECTORS DOWNGRADED IN 2016 During the course of the year, Coface issued 23 downgrades and 10Read more
Midsize manufacturers are constantly seeking ways to differentiate themselves from larger competitors. Most companies are aware of the opportunities available in global markets but struggle to get started. Why? They’re often worried that they cannot offer favorable credit terms needed to win business without accepting a great deal of risk. Here, we explore three reasonsRead more
Hasta el año 2014, las exportaciones de América Latina fueron impulsadas por el gran apetito de China por las materias primas y el alza de sus precios internacionales. Los abundantes recursos naturales de la región trajeron ganancias económicas durante el próspero período de los productos básicos. Sin embargo, esta tendencia también se tradujo en presionesRead more
Up until 2014, Latin America’s exports were boosted by China’s vast appetite for raw materials and the hike in their international prices. The region’s abundant natural resources brought economic gains during the prosperous period for commodities. However, this trend also resulted in appreciation pressures on exchanges rates for many countries in the region, reducing theRead more
El alto grado de incertidumbre en la economía global está pesando sobre la salud financiera de las empresas. Dos factores principales siguen afectando la situación. En primer lugar, el débil nivel del comercio mundial significa que es improbable una fuerte recuperación del crecimiento. Entre los países desarrollados -como la zona euro, donde la demanda internaRead more
The high degree of incertitude in the global economy is weighing on the financial health of companies. Two main factors are continuing to impact the situation. Firstly, the weak level of global trade means that a strong recovery in growth is unlikely. Among developed countries – such as the Eurozone, where domestic demand remains lacklustreRead more
In the 2nd Quarter of 2016, seasonally adjusted activity decelerated to 1.5 %, down from 2.5% y/y reported in the previous period. Industry, which shrank by 1.5% q/q, was the main contributor to this weak result, due to the fall in oil production and challenges faced by manufacturing and construction industries. The services sector alsoRead more
El Grupo Coface, un líder mundial en seguro de crédito, ofrece a las empresas en torno a las soluciones de globo para protegerlos contra el riesgo de impago financiera de sus clientes, tanto en el mercado nacional como para la exportación. En 2015, el Grupo, con el apoyo de sus 4.500 empleados, registró un volumenRead more
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