All economic risk articles
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NewsInflation set to drop sharply as energy prices fall
Global inflation will return to pre-crisis levels faster than it took to reach its peak, but any number of shocks could derail this outcome
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SVB crisis shows need for diversified funding options
Corporates must not put all their eggs in one basket where funding options are concerned
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Asia and Pacific regional outlook brightening, says IMF
But challenges remain as supply chains remain highly integrated and several countries face debt distress
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Business outlook brightens despite geopolitical fears
Worries over further severe energy market disruption have eased at the same time as China’s Covid reopening
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Davos: Pressures on food, energy and inflation may be peaking
In China, expectations of growth are polarised, with an even split between those who expect weak or strong growth
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Why China’s rushed reopening comes at a cost
Beijing has relaxed COVID restrictions almost as quickly as it imposed them, risking a major health crisis
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Two thirds of SMEs are ‘fighting for survival’
Research from the WEF and National University of Singapore Business School comes amid warnings of a global recession
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Democracy under fire in a third of countries
China among the top ten highest risk countries; shows the “prominent role of authoritarian regimes” within the global economy
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No time for uncertainty in uncertain times
In Asia, the prospect of a post-covid China may well provide a big boost to regional growth prospects
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Industrial growth in Asia to slow to 1.3%
Easing supply chain hurdles are insufficient to offset falling industrial demand across the region in 2023
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WEF: Near-term crises dominate risk agenda
In Central and Southern Asia, interstate conflict and debt crises topped concerns respectively
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Sovereign debt downgrades grow as inflation bites
Ukraine crisis and inflation lead to 34% increase in sovereign debt downgrades, including Sri Lanka
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APAC rebound will slow into 2023, but not reverse
With most of the continent now treating COVID as endemic, consumption growth will remain resilient - Oxford Economics
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Inflation begins to bite for top 50 APAC firms
Companies lose 6% aggregate market value in Q2 amid heightened risk of recession and soaring inflation - GlobalData
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Can we fix our supply chains?
Like recessions, supply chain disruptions are inevitable. We may be unable to prevent them, be we can lessen their duration
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Has 2022 knocked global resilience off course?
Protection gap for health, mortality and natural catastrophe risks combined reached $1.42 trillion in 2021, finds sigma
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WTW appoints APAC financial solutions head
Lee Garvey will oversee the development of credit and non-payment insurance solutions, as well as political risk and crisis management products
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Stagflation increases ‘fallen angel’ risk for Asian corporates - Fitch
Prospects of ’stagflation’ are rising, with added supply-chain risk, China’s lockdowns, and tighter labour market conditions
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Firms face heightened risk of fraud
82% said their organisations had been significantly impacted by fraud and illicit activity - Kroll
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Riding out the perfect storm
Why businesses should be making themselves as resilient as possible
