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The German automotive industry is in the midst of one of the deepest crises in its history. But the root causes run deeper than headlines about weak demand, Chinese competition, or the sluggish transition to electric mobility might suggest. The latest industry study by credit insurer Allianz Trade shows:...

The global economy is projected to grow by only 2.5 percent in 2026, before rebounding to 2.9 percent in 2027. Yet behind this seemingly stable figure lies a profound divide: The U.S. is benefiting massively from AI investments, which alone account for about one-third of American growth, while the...

Flooding is no longer just an environmental problem, but a serious threat to Germany’s economic stability. A recent study by Allianz Trade shows that a severe flood in 2027 could reduce Germany’s economic output by up to 108 billion euros over the following three years. At the same time,...

Insolvency figures in Germany will reach a new record high in 2026, according to the Halle Institute for Economic Research’s June insolvency report.

The latest study by Allianz Trade, the world’s leading credit insurer, paints a concerning picture: Payment behavior in Germany continues to deteriorate. Companies are having to wait longer to get paid, even though they pay their suppliers faster than the Western European average. But what is driving this trend,...

Digitalization is advancing—and with it, the expansion of data centers. But what many people don’t realize is that data centers are no longer a marginal phenomenon; rather, they are a structural driver of global electricity demand. A recent study by Allianz Trade shows that their impact on the climate...

The economic situation in the German retail sector remains tense—and the consequences have long been evident in many city centers. Vacancies, store closures, and a noticeable decline in consumer confidence characterize the landscape. Current forecasts paint a clear, if alarming, picture for the year 2026.

In 2025, there were more corporate bankruptcies and major insolvencies than at any time in the past ten years. This makes it all the more important for companies to identify domino effects early on and take targeted countermeasures.

International business relationships offer enormous opportunities for companies. At the same time, however, the risks increase when invoices are not paid abroad. A recent study by Allianz Trade shows that collecting international receivables remains difficult—and is even particularly complex in many countries.