Economy · 20. May 2025
China is the world's second-largest economy in nominal terms, behind the United States, and the largest when adjusted for purchasing power parity.
Economy · 16. May 2025
The poor economic situation is reflected in the increasing number of corporate bankruptcies, not only in Germany – but also in Europe.
Economy · 06. May 2025
The effects of the tariff war lower the estimates for the United States by six tenths of a percentage point and for the European Union by three tenths of a percentage point.
Economy · 25. April 2025
Between January and March, company dissolutions increased by 2.1% compared to the same period last year.
Economy · 11. April 2025
Growing trade uncertainty and tariff disputes are driving businesses to seek protection against non-payments.
Economy · 26. March 2025
In the last quarter of the year, the European Average Payment Delay (APD) stood at 12.17 days, which represents a slight increase of 0.06 days compared to last year. Throughout 2024, the European APD reached its lowest level since 2011, with 11.89 days in the first quarter.
FEBIS · 13. March 2025
In an AI-dominated business environment, the foundational principles of cybersecurity are even more critical
Economy · 27. February 2025
The recent rapid increase in the number of bankruptcies also has its good side: Among the companies that had to give up, many were zombie companies that were only able to survive for so long thanks to special circumstances and that damaged the economy.
Economy · 24. February 2025
Malaysia appears to have finally entered calmer political waters after experiencing significant political turbulence since 2018. It is also on course to transition from entrenched dominant-party rule to a competitive, multi-party democracy.
Economy · 20. February 2025
Ireland faces a number of well established, domestic economic constraints going into 2025, in the form of a housing crisis, public infrastructural deficits, planning difficulties, skill shortages and certain vulnerable sectors; such as hospitality. But, for every business failure in Ireland, 27.5 new businesses are being founded – a remarkable ratio of success.