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After nearly twenty years of stop-start negotiations, the EU and India have finalized one of the most ambitious free trade agreements (FTAs) of the last decade, opening up their markets while protecting sensitive sectors. The benefits are expected to be gradual, but already offer tangible prospects for goods, services, and investments on both sides.
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A key metal in the electronics industry — solder alone accounts for 50% of global demand — tin is benefiting greatly from energy and digital transitions. However, supply growth remains limited, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Myanmar, which is expected to lead to a supply deficit as early as 2026, the first since 2021.
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Expanding into emerging markets presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to grow their global footprint. These markets offer untapped potential, a growing consumer base, and competitive cost advantages. However, they also come with inherent challenges, including economic volatility, political instability, and the risk of payment defaults. For companies extending trade credit to customers in these regions, managing account receivables effectively becomes a crucial aspect of financial stability. This is where trade credit insurance plays a vital role.
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In 2026, business insolvencies are expected to rise slightly again, against a backdrop of gradually easing financing costs. Behind this apparent stabilisation lies a still high level of fragility, particularly in the construction, chemical and textile industries. A rise of just 25 basis points in interest rates on business loans would be enough to upset an easing trend.
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Late payments can pose serious challenges for businesses, disrupting cash flow, straining supplier relationships, and hindering growth opportunities. These delays, which are often tied to broader economic or industry-specific trends, can threaten financial stability, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Understanding the challenges posed by late payments and implementing tools like trade credit insurance can help businesses safeguard their operations and offset these risks effectively.
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As the NextGenerationEU program draws to a close, only 58% of the funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility have been disbursed, leaving nearly €270 billion to be disbursed by the end of 2026. This under-absorption weakens the growth momentum and structural objectives set by the plan.
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The year 2025 marked a turning point for the global economy. Between the Trump shock, Chinese overcapacity and geopolitical tensions, companies must redefine their strategies. Growth, insolvencies, changing margins: our experts analyse the challenges of 2026 and share their advice on how to strengthen your company's resilience in the face of the turbulence ahead.
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Two years ago, on November 19, 2023, the Galaxy Leader, a Bahamian-flagged roll-on/roll-off ship chartered by the Japanese company Nippon Yusen, was attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea. Less than two months after the start of the conflict between Hamas and Israel, this episode marked the beginning of a series of more than 100 attacks on commercial vessels in the area, claimed by the Yemeni organization in support of Hamas.
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