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Coface Risk Review – July 2025: UK Outlook from our Economist, Jonathan Steenberg
Headlines UK growth forecast at just 1% in both 2025 and 2026, falling behind the EU and other advanced economies by 2026 Inflation expected to peak at 3.5% in Q3 2025, and remain above the 2% target through 2026 Private sector momentum weakening, with Autumn budget and tariffs adding pressure Corporate insolvencies rising again, now forecast to increase by 3% in 2025 Three sector downgrades: automotive, chemicals, and metals now rated Very High Risk
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Risk in a new age of tariffs - Three resources to help you assess trade partners
Trump’s 2024 election victory has reignited global trade tensions, with a new wave of aggressive tariffs triggering widespread disruption and uncertainty. In this article, Andre van Niekerk, Head of Consulting and Insights, and Jonathan Steenberg, Economist at Coface UK, examine the impact of these measures, the risks they pose to international businesses, and how companies can adapt to the evolving trade landscape.
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Unbalanced EU-US Trade Agreement Raises Concerns Over Details
On 27 July 2025, Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen announced an agreement establishing a basic tariff rate of 15% on most European products entering the United States. This unbalanced compromise avoids the worst but further weakens European competitiveness.
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Copper Prices Surge as US Imposes 50% Tariffs: What It Means for Global Trade
On July 8th, Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on copper from August 1st, following a Section 232 investigation initiated by the White House in February. Nonetheless, their scope remains unclear, as there is currently no information on the nature of the taxed products — whether they apply to refined copper, derivative products, etc. Those tariffs are further fueling concerns within the US manufacturing sector, given that nearly half of the country’s copper demand is met through net imports.
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$102 trillion: while global debt is skyrocketing, austerity is not systematically causing revolts in emerging countries
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.
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Italy: despite flattering comments on its performance, the economy is not taking off
Despite recent encouraging indicators on employment and public finances, the Italian economy is struggling to take off. Behind the façade, growth remains fragile, hampered by stagnant productivity and persistent structural challenges.
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7 Ways Trade Credit Insurance Can Boost Your Financial Performance
What if trade credit insurance was much more than just a safety net? Beyond protecting your company against unpaid invoices, trade credit insurance can help you increase sales, reduce financing costs and improve your profitability in the long term. Discover how trade credit insurance can become a valuable financial management tool and have a positive impact on your balance sheet and income statement.
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Six key indicators to help you evaluate trade partners
Urba360 is a dynamic business information tool with six key indicators to help you evaluate trade partners. We asked Andrew Share, Coface’s Group Solutions Engineering Director, to explain how it works and what makes it unique.
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Data & Tech Ep8: Meet Yoann, Senior IT Security Engineer
In this new episode of our Data & Tech @Coface series, Yoann Mourin opens the doors to his daily universe: cybersecurity. From real-time incident management to AI-powered anticipation strategies and operational and financial risk assessment, find out what goes on behind the scenes of Coface's digital defence and explore the cyber challenges shaping the future of finance.
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Argent Energy powers ahead with Coface Business Information
Since coming on stream over a year ago, Coface has provided valuable business insights so Argent Energy can evaluate potential clients and make swift but effective decisions to support its UK and international operations.
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Six key indicators to help you evaluate trade partners
Urba360 is a dynamic business information tool with six key indicators to help you evaluate trade partners. We asked Andrew Share, Coface’s Group Solutions Engineering Director, to explain how it works and what makes it unique.
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