Economic research

Discover the 2025 metals industry outlook, balancing stable prices with geopolitical tensions. Learn about key trends, strengths, and challenges shaping future growth.

Explore how rising costs, inflation, and evolving shopper habits are reshaping UK retail. Get insights to help your business thrive.

The manufacturing sector is a very broad sector that encompasses a variety of industries, and fortunes will very much vary across the sector. Read an in-depth report by our Assistants Head of Credit Underwriting, Shannon Murphy, and Ana Costescu.

Explore the latest 2024-2025 global insolvency trends, with insights into key sectors, regional impacts, and future business risks

UK insolvencies are set to peak in 2024, with over 29,000 businesses expected to fail. Learn about the driving factors behind this rise and strategies to protect your company.

Explore the global economic outlook through 2026, highlighting key trends in trade, credit insurance, and inflation. Understand the impacts of US and European fiscal policies, consumer behavior, and geopolitical tensions on growth and investment opportunities.

The Allianz Sector Atlas 2024 reveals key UK sectors at risk, including construction and auto, alongside challenges in energy and tech.

Global economic outlook remains uncertain, with heavy political agenda and mixed corporate earnings. Despite a slight recovery in global GDP growth, sectors like pulp and paper, chemicals, and retail face challenges. Supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions continue to impact industries like transportation and energy. However, sectors like pharmaceuticals and technology are showing resilience.

An in-depth report by our Assistant Head of Credit Underwriting, Ana Costescu, on the UK and Ireland’s Agrifood industry. Addressing key challenges, strengths, and emerging trends shaping the sector.

Discover the positive and negative impact of inflation on business and how you can protect your company with the help of Allianz Trade, here.