Wirtschaftstrends und Branchentrends sowie Umfragen zur Zahlungsmoral

Protectionism, uneven EV transition and lower consumer confidence hinder global production

Despite earlier concerns, the global economy appears likely to avoid a stagflation scenario. Energy prices have declined following the Iran-US truce.

Production growth to level off in 2026 after last year's front-loading surge

As exports remain weak and energy prices rise, inflation and competitiveness pressures persist. Austrian firms respond...

Economic cycles still matter, but they no longer define the business landscape. Today,...

A stronger-than-average El Niño is heightening climate and supply chain risks for businesses, while opening new...

Middle East uncertainty is weighing on economic growth and pushing up inflation, while continued investment in...

Trade credit use is rising across North America, but so are the payment risks that threaten...

B2B trade credit in the United Arab Emirates is expanding, but rising delays are increasing payment and...

Taiwan’s credit environment has recently become more demanding for businesses, requiring closer oversight of cash flow and...

Singapore firms combine high trade credit use and tight credit policies with frequent payment delays from B2B...

Post-pandemic adjustments or an adverse new normal?

The increase in insolvencies continues at an accelerated pace in 2023, followed by a more tempered increase in 2024.

Sharp insolvency increases in some major economies in 2023, followed in 2024 by a year of relative stabilisation.