Global Reports

Global business insolvencies are projected to rise over the next two years, with increases of +10% in 2024, +7% in 2025, and +3% in 2026, marking five consecutive years of growth (2022-2026).

Over the next decade, the global economy will need to invest nearly 3.5% of GDP per year (USD 4.2trn) to future-proof social, transport, energy and digital infrastructure against megatrends such as urbanization, supply-chain disruptions and AI-driven digitalization.

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 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 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.

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.

Effective 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. Its global rate declines from 21% to 12%. In response, China will cut its tariffs on US goods from nearly 140% to 24%.

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.

The semiconductor industry is recovering, with AI, 5G, and data centers driving demand. Explore key trends, electronics market risks, insolvency concerns, and global supply chain shifts. Get expert insights on the trillion-dollar chip market—download the full report now.