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Atradius Chief Economist John Lorié looks ahead to a year that feels almost impossible to predict, as the global economy braces for Trump and turbulence

29 Nov 2024

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Production growth and decreasing food prices, but downside risks remain

14 Jan 2025

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We can provide insurance against the risk of non-payment by your buyers, while giving you insights and advice from risk industry experts.

30 Jul 2024

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In some markets the indirect impact of tariffs could dampen higher food spending

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Christian Bürger

Growing resilience tested by US policy shifts

Greetje Frankena

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A temporary de-escalation in the US-China tariff dispute will support global electronics growth

Christian Bürger

The shock of US trade policy is unprecedented and is weighing on the global economic outlook.

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Tariffs and related economic uncertainty weigh on commercial construction investment

Christian Bürger

Our survey of companies across Ireland reveals that underlying pressures on liquidity are prompting a sharp focus on strategic payment risk management

Challenges currently impacting the global metals and steel industry include oversupply, clean energy transition with the increasing demand for green steel, and US tariffs

Christian Bürger

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100 years of managing risk, gaining knowledge and building trust

Mariëlla Dalstra-van Emst

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Closer ties could boost trade and create a functioning alternative to the misfiring WTO. But without the involvement of China and the US, can an EU-CPTPP partnership really have much impact?

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While the deal brings a sigh of relief, unresolved details and ambitious targets leave businesses facing continued uncertainty and potential future trade tensions

Christian Bürger

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Atradius Syndicate 1864 will focus on trade credit risks, initially targeting new and existing European clients in the financial industry sector.

Pavel Gómez del Castillo

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Businesses face increasing supply chain risk as geopolitical tensions, tariffs and economic incentives create a new geography of trade, but forward-thinking organisations can benefit too

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Amid economic and geopolitical volatility, ICISA highlights 2024 as a year that underscores the importance and resilience of trade credit and surety insurances.

Pavel Gómez del Castillo

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Adapting customer payment risk management strategies to stay financially healthy will be key for businesses during the months ahead

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The bill of exchange has shaped global trade for centuries. While it works well to enable securing transactions, it also carries the risk of non-payment

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Pavel Gómez del Castillo

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When people think of trade credit insurance, they often associate it with added security. However, it’s also a powerful tool for driving business growth and improving access to finance

Christian Bürger

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In today’s trade climate, tariffs pose major challenges. This article explores how Incoterms help businesses clarify cost responsibilities, streamline logistics and reduce risks in international transactions.

A high Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) can strain cash flow, heighten risk, and hinder growth. Proactively managing DSO through credit policies, prompt invoicing, and effective collections is vital for financial resilience

Jose Luis Piédrola Nadal

Bad debts are not just an accounting issue, but a threat to your financial health

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Omron has achieved sustainable growth while navigating the uncertainties of China-US trade relations and regional manufacturing transformation.

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FERM (International) offers competitive payment terms and limits their credit risk to developing countries by using Atradius Dutch State Business (DSB) and the DGGF.

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El Ganso credits our support in helping the fashion brand grow from a domestic-focused Spanish startup to a successful international business.

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By providing open dialogue, insight and valuable credit information we helped Brook Green Supply improve their internal credit risk management systems.

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Late payers prompted content marketing agency KMOdynamoo to take out an Atradius credit insurance policy and has resulted in better debtor management.

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Our agility and local knowledge of worldwide markets and buyers are key reasons why textiles business Georg Jensen Damask say they collaborate with us.

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Janson Bridging (International) uses export credit insurance from Atradius Dutch State Business (DSB) to offer favourable credit terms to customers located in emerging markets.

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