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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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    UK sector snapshot – Metals

    Tariffs and the uncertain future of British Steel have previously tarnished business sentiment, but recent developments offer new opportunities for the metals sector and its dependents to shine.

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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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    Germany Corporate Payment Survey 2025: It gets worse, before it could get better

    The 9th edition of the Coface survey on German companies' payment behaviour 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.

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    Reconfiguration of global clothing supply: who will manufacture tomorrow's ‘Made in China’ products?

    China's dominance in the global apparel industry is crumbling, weakened by rising costs, regulatory constraints and unprofitable specialisation. 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.

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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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    Debt collection around the world: how to deal with local specificities

    Collecting debts domestically is already tedious enough, but collecting debts internationally quickly turns into an obstacle course. Different business cultures, specific negotiation levers, lengthy and complex procedures, local legal specificities: the challenges are unique and the barriers are many! Our experts help you successfully collect your debts, regardless of where your debtor is located.

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    The stabilising power of Trade Credit in emerging markets (podcast)

    In the latest episode of Trade Talk, we delve into the critical role of trade credit in stabilising emerging economies amidst monetary shocks from the US Federal Reserve. Join Mélina London, economist and researcher, on how inter-company credit can be a buffer against financial instability.

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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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    Do you speak Data & Tech?

    With the VivaTechnology trade show taking place this week in Paris, discover our Data & Tech professions. A parallel world where Python is spoken without whistling, where ‘lakes’ are made of data, and where ‘pipelines’ don't transport oil but streams of information. Here's a quick tutorial put together by our innovators and Data & Tech experts. The good news is that you don't need to have started coding at the age of 8 on Windows 2000 to understand everything.

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