Global Reports

Global GDP growth remains strong... for now. It is expected to reach +2.9% in 2026 and +2.8% in 2027, following a robust +3% in 2025.

Allianz Research forecasts global business insolvencies to rise +6% in 2025, and +5% in 2026, reaching record highs. Explore the global insolvency outlook for 2026-27, including the risks from low growth, persistent financing cost and sector fragilities.

US tariffs are reshaping supply chains, prompting retaliation and heightening uncertainty. Companies will continue to adapt as the trade war is here to stay.

Explore 2025 global trade, uncovering the impacts of trade wars and deals on global companies. Learn how firms navigate geopolitical tensions, focusing on US-China relations and emerging opportunities in Europe and Latin America.

Explore the latest trends in Days Sales Outstanding and Working Capital Requirements. Discover how rising DSO impacts your business and why proactive risk management is crucial in today’s volatile market.

Explore our mid-year 2025-26 global economic outlook. With GDP growth expected at its slowest pace since 2008, rising trade tensions, fiscal risks, and divergent central bank policies shape a challenging future for both developed and emerging markets.

Explore key 2025 trends in the Asia-Pacific chemicals sector, from industrial growth and sustainability to diversified supply chains shaped by post-COVID and geopolitical shifts.

ffective for 90 days (until 12 August), the US will reduce its effective import tariff rate on China from 103% to 39% – but this is still higher than the 13% rate before President Trump’s second term and the highest rate applied on any trade partner.

The US has kicked off a full-fledged trade war: On 2 April, US president Donald Trump announced “reciprocal” tariffs that exceeded expectations, with products imported from China set to be taxed at a staggering 130% from 10 April.