Economic Insights & B2B Trade Risk Management

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Economist Insights

Read the latest blog posts from Françoise Huang, Senior Economist for Asia Pacific and Global Trade

Interviews

Read about interviews and economic insights from some of our Allianz Trade experts.

Risk Management

Learn how to manage risk and protect your business.

Allianz Trade is the worldwide leader of credit insurer in trade credit insurance and offers expert solutions such as accounts receivable insurance, business debt collection, bad debt protection, trade credit, trade credit management, cash flow management, xol, debtor insurance, collect overdue payments, late payments and unpaid invoices. Our mission is to help customers globally to avoid trade risk, trade wisely and develop their business safely.

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Why CFOs and treasurers choose financially strong surety partners

Discover why CFOs and treasurers choose Allianz Trade as their trusted surety partner. With AA-rated financial strength, global expertise, and a proven track record, we ensure reliable surety bonds and guarantees for complex projects.

Container ship navigating choppy waters, representing global economic resilience and the 2026-27 trade outlook.

Economic Outlook 2026-27: Stretching the Limits of Global Growth

The global economy is defying gravity, but for how long? The global business landscape enters 2026 with surprising resilience. According to Allianz Research’s latest report, global GDP growth is expected to reach +2.9% in 2026, following a robust +3% in 2025. This upward revision defies earlier fears of a recession, driven largely by the momentum in the US and China.

Split-screen visual contrasting a modern high-tech server room with a traditional factory, illustrating the 'Investment Divide' and Capex divergence between technology and automotive sectors.

Winners vs. Losers: Which Sectors Are Vulnerable in 2026?

With the economy growing, are insolvency risks disappearing? Not exactly. While the rate of increase is slowing, the absolute number of insolvencies remains historically high. We expect global insolvencies to rise by +3% in 2026, following a sharp +6% increase in 2025. This is the fifth consecutive year of rising business failures.

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