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Demographic ageing, slowing productivity gains, energy transition, technological competition: advanced economies are facing numerous complex challenges. In response, industrial policies are back in the spotlight, fostering competition. With the risk that desynchronised initiatives could trigger a race to outdo one another, leaving winners and losers.
After a mixed festive season, UK retailers face rising costs and tough choices in 2025. However, Coface data reveals that some areas of the sector are proving more resilient than others.
With over 30 years of continuous growth, DCS Group has become the UK’s leading distributor of major household and personal care brands. As a trusted supply chain organisation, it delivers an unmatched range of market-leading products to its customers. As DCS expands, it relies on Coface as a vital partner in reaching its goals.
Demographic ageing, slowing productivity gains, energy transition, technological competition: advanced economies are facing numerous complex challenges. In response, industrial policies are back in the spotlight, fostering competition. With the risk that desynchronised initiatives could trigger a race to outdo one another, leaving winners and losers.
Gold surged to $2,921 per ounce in February 2025, up 45% year-on-year, driven by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and rising central bank demand. As investors seek stability, will gold’s ascent continue? Explore the key forces behind this new gold rush.
After a mixed festive season, UK retailers face rising costs and tough choices in 2025. However, Coface data reveals that some areas of the sector are proving more resilient than others.
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While the global economy is reshaping and advanced countries are slowing down, hopes for global economic rebounding rely on emerging ones. If China, the largest emerging economy, is stuck in a structural slowdown, which countries can take over and offer the most opportunities to companies this year? Outlook for 2025.
Demographic ageing, slowing productivity gains, energy transition, technological competition: advanced economies are facing numerous complex challenges. In response, industrial policies are back in the spotlight, fostering competition. With the risk that desynchronised initiatives could trigger a race to outdo one another, leaving winners and losers.
#Expert advice
In a context of persistent conflicts and failed global governance, international tensions are intensifying. In the face of Trump's possible re-election, three experts analyse, during our last Country Risk Symposium, the transformation of international relations, the global geopolitical reconfiguration and its impact on business strategies.
Gold surged to $2,921 per ounce in February 2025, up 45% year-on-year, driven by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and rising central bank demand. As investors seek stability, will gold’s ascent continue? Explore the key forces behind this new gold rush.
After a mixed festive season, UK retailers face rising costs and tough choices in 2025. However, Coface data reveals that some areas of the sector are proving more resilient than others.
With over 30 years of continuous growth, DCS Group has become the UK’s leading distributor of major household and personal care brands. As a trusted supply chain organisation, it delivers an unmatched range of market-leading products to its customers. As DCS expands, it relies on Coface as a vital partner in reaching its goals.
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