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China's economy: a strong rebound forecast in 2021, but ongoing Sino-US trade disputes and increasing political strains with the US remain a downside risk

Major structural weaknesses weigh on growth prospects

Only a modest economic rebound expected in 2021 after a steep recession last year

A robust economic rebound expected in 2021, but major downside risks remain

As several vaccines have been approved and are being rolled out, we expect the global economy to rebound in 2021

After the Covid-19 pandemic sent a shockwave to the global economy, we are looking at new hope as economies are gradually reopening

The repercussions of coronavirus have hit an already weakening economy.

Heavy dependence on informal labour markets and tourism exacerbates the Covid-19 shock

Asia coped relatively well with the Covid-19 pandemic and an economic recovery is expected in 2021, though with several challenges to trade in the region

Recession softened by fiscal and monetary measures

The coronavirus pandemic and an oil price slump are a double blow to economies in the Middle East and North Africa

More businesses in Slovakia reported a negative impact on profitability than anywhere else in Eastern Europe.

Despite COVID-induced economic crisis, business confidence remains upbeat moving into 2021.

Prior to the pandemic, trade credit was used in more than 80% of B2B sales in the Czech Republic. After the virus brought most of the world to a standstill, this plummeted to about 50%.

Despite a massive increase in overdue receivables due to the pandemic, Polish industry is largely upbeat about the outlook for 2021.

COVID-19 and the following recession have had a significant impact on economies throughout the world. Greece was not the exception.

Sweden has followed its own path during the COVID-19 pandemic and, although more people are working from home than before, the country has avoided the lockdowns seen elsewhere in Europe.

Despite negative impacts of the pandemic, businesses in Ireland remain upbeat

Many businesses surveyed in Denmark report a loss of revenue and pressure on cash flow. However, when compared to the region, the negative indicators are far less severe.

The economic growth that Bulgaria had been enjoying last year stalled with the onset of the COVID-19 induced recession. Ongoing economic challenges are causing stress for Bulgaria-based businesses.

Widespread use of credit insurance, combined with anti-insolvency support and legislation, has helped insulate many businesses from the more negative economic impacts of the pandemic.

Late payments have surged by more than 80% in the UK following the onset of the pandemic and the subsequent recession

A considerable number of German companies still underestimate the risk of payment default in domestic business

The COVID-19 economic downturn has had a great impact on businesses in Italy. The country endured one of the longest and most stringent lockdowns in Europe.

Most businesses in Austria express confidence in 2021 domestic economy

This year’s Payments Practices Barometer survey in Western Europe was conducted during the pandemic downturn.

Businesses polled in France reported working more closely with B2B customers to develop a proactive approach to credit

As with businesses throughout the world, also industry in Eastern Europe has experienced a pandemic battering. The region, however, faces 2021 bruised but hopeful.

Businesses in Turkey are currently well-placed to rebound in 2021, although much hinges on how well the country manages both the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 through the year end.

The 2020 forecast downturn in Romania’s economy suddenly accelerated under the lockdown conditions imposed to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Credit policies remain fairly constant as business continues growth commitments

2020 has been a time of unprecedented uncertainty for businesses in the Netherlands, and 2021 still poses many unanswered questions

Signs of economic stress visible, although business confidence in Belgium remains fairly strong

A rather modest economic rebound expected in 2021 after a marked slowdown

High public and external debt levels remain a major weakness in the mid-term

Robust growth rates have come to an end, but no contraction in 2020

An economic contraction of more than 4% as domestic demand has suffered

The Czech economy remains highly vulnerable to foreign trade losses

A rebound is expected for the Greek economy in 2021, but downside risks remain

Having drawn from the expertise of Atradius Collections' local offices, the International Debt Collections Handbook explains the different regulations and procedures for debt collections in Belgium.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa faced severe downturns this year, resulting in an unprecedented regional economic contraction.

Global corporate insolvencies are forecast to increase by 26% in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic pushes the world economy into recession

A major insolvency increase expected, and further lira depreciation would increase pressure on the highly indebted corporate sector

Steep recession stressing revenue and profits of businesses in many sectors

A strong rebound forecast in 2021, but several downside risks remain

The economy is under strain due to low oil prices and bleak global growth prospects

The expected economic contraction is lower than Eurozone average

The repercussions of coronavirus have hit an already weakening economy.

The repercussions of coronavirus have hit an already weakening economy.

A major downturn in domestic demand expected in 2020.