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The second half of 2024 is expected to be marked by the appearance of La Niña. This phenomenon, whose extent and consequences remain uncertain, is likely to cause weather changes in multiple parts of the globe.
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The year 2024 got off to a better start than the previous two years, which were marked by the final upsets of the pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a banking crisis in the United States. However, the first quarter of 2024 has seen a slowdown in US activity, with emerging countries acting as a relay for the global economy. Throughout the world, economic, social and political risks remain, such as the dissolution of the French National Assembly, a possible turning point for the country and Europe. In this context, Coface has modified its assessments for 5 countries (4 upgrades and 1 downgrade) and 26 sectors (20 upgrades and 6 downgrades), reflecting a favorable outlook in the short term only.
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The Asia Corporate Payment Survey, conducted by Coface between December 2023 and March 2024, provides insights into the evolution of payment behaviour and credit management practices of about 2,400 companies across the Asia Pacific region. Respondents are active in nine markets (Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand) and 13 sectors.
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After reaching an all-time high in April (USD 10,000/ton), a far cry from the highs of 2009 and 2011 (USD 3,700/t), cocoa prices fell back to USD 7,000/t once the Easter celebrations were over. However, they remain three times higher than a year ago, and are set to stay there. The rise in cocoa bean prices, which can be partly explained by a frenzy of speculation on the markets, also reflects a shortage of supply, which is problematic in the medium term.
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In July and August 2023, coups d'état took place in Niger and Gabon, putting the spotlight back on this type of event. Looking at the evolution of coups d'état worldwide from 1950 to the present day, we observe that there has been a greater concentration of coups in Africa since the early 2000s, a trend that has been particularly confirmed over the last five years.
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Corporate insolvencies in Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) upped in 2023. Economic performance in the region will remain below its potential in 2024.
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Beyond the cleavage with the West, the global South's strategic interests are also very different and sometimes even divergent. Between profound heterogeneity and real opportunities, which emerging countries can make the most of the change taking place on the world economic stage?
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Coface's survey on payment behaviour shows that more companies are prepared to grant payment terms in 2023, but that they have shortened the average term from 81 to 70 days.
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Rising interest rates and prices in commodities, global shortage of labour: is the construction sector affected by a crisis on all fronts? The sector is facing many difficulties that we expect to persist this year. However, there are plenty of opportunities for growth, in particular thanks to the growing needs associated with the energy transition.
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