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Latest Country Reports

Argentina February 2010: 

An economic recovery in 2010 is very uncertain and depends mainly on external factors. Looking optimistically, real GDP could grow 2%, generated by domestic demand and rising exports. The sustainability of debt is still doubtful, with the possibility of a run on deposits the main risk factor for banking sector.

Brazil February 2010

In 2010 the economy will recover, with forecast real GDP growth of 4.8%, based on domestic demand, real wages growth, and credit expansion. Private consumption is expected to increase by about 5%.. In the medium-term, foreign and domestic investment will be attracted, as Brazil will host the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016.

Hungary February 2010

A recovery is not expected before 2011, as demand from EU markets will remain flat and austerity measures will curb domestic demand. Tight fiscal discipline is necessary to keep the budget deficits in control, but this will be particularly hard in an election year. Concerns about Hungary’s ability to finance its sizeable external debt remain for the medium term, and multilateral support continues to be urgent.

Turkey February 2010

In 2010 the economy is expected to recover, with forecast real GDP growth of 3.2%, realised through all components of demand. Inflation will increase again to about 8%, while the fiscal position will continue to remain poor (a deficit of 5.8% of GDP). The economy will continue to be vulnerable due to increased government debt and the volatility of international capital markets.

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February 2010  - Atradius Market Monitor.

A mixed insolvency outlook: Economic recovery will not herald an immediate return to the benign insolvency conditions that prevailed before to the onset of the crisis.

The current business environment in: The Netherlands, Switzerland, USA, Belgium, Poland, Singapore, and Japan.

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January 2010  - Atradius Market Monitor.

On the rebound, but major risks remain: The stabilisation of Europe’s major economies continues, but insolvency levels will remain high in the coming months. The current business environment in: Germany,  Spain, the UK, Mexico, Turkey, and Slovenia.

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Latest Country Reports

Slovakia January 2010: 

There have been tentative signs of a bottoming-out of the recession, mainly thanks to the modest recovery in some of the larger EU markets. However, tighter credit conditions and excess capacity will persist for the time being.

Malaysia January 2010

It appears that Malaysia’s economy has hit rock bottom and while oil and palm oil prices are back on normal levels, exports of electronics still face a difficult time. GDP growth is expected to rebound by 3.9% in 2010.

Thailand December 2009

A slow recovery seems to have started, and GDP is forecast to grow by 3.3% in 2010. However, Thailand’s economy remains heavily dependent on developments in its main export markets. At the same time, any deterioration in the political situation could further weaken consumers’ and investors’ confidence.

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December 2009  - Atradius Market Monitor.

A brighter outlook - with every passing month, there are more signs of improvement in the overall economic climate. We review the current business environment in France, Canada, Italy, Norway, New Zeland, Brazil and Chile.

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November 2009  - Economic Crisis Survey  

Atradius recently surveyed over 3500 businesses around the world to gauge opinion on the impact of the global economic crisis and how businesses are managing it. You can find the results for the UK and Ireland here.  For the full survey, please go to www.Atradius.com 

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November 2009  - Atradius Market Monitor.

The economic recovery gains momentum. That said, we shouldn’t be too over-optimistic in our outlook. The current business environment in the US, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, Slovakia, and South Africa.

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Atradius white paper: sustainability and business - November 2009 

By adopting environmentally friendly policies and processes as part of their business strategy, businesses will find that the benefits far outweigh the costs.  That’s one of the conclusions of an Atradius white paper ‘Is sustainability incompatible with business growth’. 

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October 2009  - Atradius Market Monitor.

 Still a mixed picture. The current business environment in the UK, Mexico, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Portugal, and the Czech Republic

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  Atradius Payment Practices Barometer

  Summer 2009 results

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September 2009 - Country Reports - India, Mexico and Turkey

Atradius country reports provide concise economic information and valuable advice on getting paid for goods when trading abroad. Get business and export advice on India, Mexico and Turkey.

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September 2009 - Atradius-Market Monitor

Tentative signs of improvement: The current business environment in Italy, Australia, France, Switzerland, Sweden, China, and India.

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August 2009 - Atradius-Market Monitor

The current business environment in The Netherlands, Ireland, USA, Belgium, Poland, Singapore and Chile. While generally decreasing, the current Expected Default Frequency levels for the US and Western Europe remain in line with readings from late 2008, indicating elevated default risk.

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July 2009 - Atradius-Market Monitor 
While the reports in Market Monitor continue to show how markets and industries are still struggling with the effects of the recession, there are some positive signs of improvement in the levels of insolvency in this edition, as the Expected Default Frequency graph for all the major Western economies again shows a slight decrease.

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