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25 days after the launch of the Israeli American offensive against Iran, disruptions to the supply of raw materials via the Strait of Hormuz continue to fuel prices volatility. For the time being, oil & gas, fertilizers, petrochemical derivatives and aluminum are particularly affected.
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The geopolitical upheaval in the Middle East threatens a quiet pillar of global industry: the petrochemical sector. Highly dependent on naphtha , liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and methanol from the Gulf, Asia is feeling the initial shockwaves, with low stocks on the one hand and sharply rising prices on the other.
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Jean-Christophe Caffet, Group Chief Economist at Coface, shared his insights on the key learnings from 2025 and the outlook for 2026 at the latest Coface Country Risk Conference on February 17.
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On 20 February, the US Supreme Court invalidated the ‘reciprocal tariffs’ imposed by the Trump administration. This is a major legal setback, but it does not change the overall trade policy landscape. The United States continues to maintain historically high tariffs, and the environment remains unstable for businesses.
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Coface has released its 2026 Country & Sector Risk Handbook, a comprehensive guide designed to support business finance and credit leaders navigating a year marked by geopolitical risk, economic fragility, and continued supply chain adjustment. The 2026 edition provides analysis and forecasts for 160 countries and 13 global sectors, drawing on the expertise of Coface’s worldwide economic research network.
Navigate uncertainty with Coface's global risk assessments for 160 countries and 13 sectors.
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Some say the bold days of global trade are over: it's only clouded by caution. Progress still belongs to those who are looking outward, adapting faster, reaching further. The proliferation of risks is forcing large companies to adapt their analysis frameworks and deploy new resources, often in real time, or even to rethink their strategy. How can large European groups come out on top? Insights from multinational executives and partners at the Coface Country Risk Conference 2026 .
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The military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran is putting extreme pressure on energy markets. Although no major supply disruptions have been reported yet, the risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz pose a threat to the global economy if the conflict continues.
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Geopolitical tensions are intensifying: what are the consequences for globalisation and economic stability? At the Coface Country Risk Conference on February 17, four experts share their analyses of these geostrategic rivalries that are impacting global trade.
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Momentum for the global economy has been varied moving into 2026. We expect growth of +2.6% this year – a very minor downtick on +2.8% in 2025 – despite an international environment marked by persistent geopolitical, financial and social risks.
Navigate uncertainty with Coface's global risk assessments for 160 countries and 13 sectors.
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