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    Coface: enhanced ambition in Data

    In a tense economic context marked by the proliferation of business failures, Coface is performing well thanks to a strategy combining innovation and data enhancement.

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    Will all of the advanced economies stay ahead?

    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.

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    UK Sector Snapshot – Retail Trends

    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.

Economic publications

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    Trade War Between US and China Reaches Critical Phase

    The escalating trade war between the United States and China has reached a critical point, threatening to severely disrupt global trade. Reciprocal tariffs of over 100% are making trade between the two economic giants prohibitively expensive. The risk of recession, both for the US economy and the global economy, has increased significantly.

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    Political & Social Risk: what you need to watch out for in 2025

    Political instability, social unrest, geopolitical rivalries, the rise of populism, armed conflicts, coups d'État... After a year of electoral fervour, combined with geopolitical turmoil affecting global trade, political risk is now a lasting, complex and worrying reality that companies must deal with.

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    US ‘reciprocal’ tariffs: Trade war is declared

    On April 2nd, or the so-called Liberation Day, President Donald Trump announced a drastic increase in tariffs on all trading partners: at least 10% for all countries, and much higher for some. Whether or not these measures remain in force remains an open question, but they are already an unprecedented shock to the post-war global trading system.

Expert advice

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    Smart Data Strategies for Effective Commercial Risk Management

    Economic turmoil, waves of bankruptcies, (geo)political instability, unpaid bills: in our permacrisis world, a single bad decision about a client or supplier can jeopardise your business strategy. From data collection to insights generation, find out how Smart Data can help you minimise your risks, maximise your growth and bring confidence to every decision.

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    What Happens When You Request a New Credit Limit?

    In today’s turbulent business environment, having Coface credit insurance allows you to trade with confidence and offer competitive payment terms. To ensure we provide the right level of cover for your business, it's essential to understand how our credit limit process works. The good news is that requesting new credit limits and extensions is easy, and our underwriting experts are here to support you every step of the way.

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    What Happens When You Request a New Credit Limit?

    In today’s turbulent business environment, having Coface credit insurance allows you to trade with confidence and offer competitive payment terms. To ensure we provide the right level of cover for your business, it's essential to understand how our credit limit process works. The good news is that requesting new credit limits and extensions is easy, and our underwriting experts are here to support you every step of the way.

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    Moine Recyclage & Coface Business Information: “An invaluable business decision-making solution for an SME”

    A growing need for high added-value data and powerful key indicators to anticipate non-payments and master customer risk: who said that Business Information services were only for large companies? Sharing experience and use cases of Coface's Business Information solutions with Nicolas Brion, from Moine Recyclage, a French SME with that manages its commercial risks with Urba360.

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    Dive into the world of global trade with Coface's Trade Talk podcast. Explore captivating discussions with trade experts, explore market dynamics, and uncover strategies for growth. 

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