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Reports and Insights for Data-Driven Decision Making

Guide strategy, manage risk, and unlock growth opportunities with industry-leading reports and data-driven insights from Dun & Bradstreet.

Economic & Risk Reports for Strategic Business Decisions

Business leaders need trusted, comprehensive insights to make decisions with confidence. Our economic and risk reports provide in-depth analysis of global and U.S. market trends, financial health indicators, and risk factors that guide strategic planning.

From global economic outlooks and bankruptcy trends to U.S. economic health and accounts receivable insights, these reports combine proprietary data with contributions from leading institutions and programs to support scenario planning, risk management, and informed decision-making that drives growth and resilience.

Global Economic Outlook Report

Global markets are shifting faster than ever, adding uncertainty to business decision making. Our Global Economic Outlook Report delivers insights into macroeconomic conditions, trade dynamics, policy shifts, and regional performance to support scenario planning and risk management. It draws on our proprietary data, combined with data from multilateral organizations and central banks, to deliver actionable insights that drive sound business decisions. 

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Dun & Bradstreet | Annual Global Economic Outlook - 2026

Global Bankruptcy Report

From political uncertainty, rising interest rates to shifting global trade dynamic, multiple forces can push businesses toward insolvency. Our annual Global Bankruptcy Report delivers insights into trends across 47 economies, helping business leaders, risk managers, and policymakers anticipate risk, navigate financial uncertainties, uncover opportunities, and strengthen resilience.

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Global Business Optimism Insights Report

In a landscape marked by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and shifting trade dynamics, the Global Business Optimism Insights (GBOI) report offers quarterly insights into business leader sentiment across 32 economies and 17 sectors. Based on a survey of approximately 10,000 businesses, the GBOI report is comprised of five indices — Business Optimism, Supply Chain Continuity, Financial Confidence, Investment Confidence, and ESG — and delivers a comprehensive view of growth, operational, and investment expectations.

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Dun & Bradstreet U.S. Economic Health Tracker

Our U.S. Economic Health Tracker provides monthly analysis based on Dun & Bradstreet’s powerful proprietary indicators — the Small Business Health Index, Jobs Health, and Overall Business Health Index. Designed for business leaders and policymakers, it delivers insights they can use to anticipate risks, track industry trends, and inform strategic decisions through data on small business performance, labor markets, and overall business activity in the United States.

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U.S. Accounts Receivable Industry Report

See how your accounts receivable performance compares to industry benchmarks with the Dun & Bradstreet U.S. Accounts Receivable Industry Report. Powered by data from the D&B Global Trade Exchange Program, the report delivers insights on delinquency trends and sector-specific past due analysis to help you make informed cash flow decisions and drive business performance. 

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Data-Driven Insights for Real-World Application

Discover how intelligent data leads to real-world impact. The articles below leverage our industry-leading data and reports to deliver powerful insights that help you anticipate risks and uncover opportunities in a rapidly changing business environment.

The Dun & Bradstreet-FedEx Dataworks Retail Momentum Index

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Navigating Disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz 2026

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New Bankruptcy Data Reveals Business Vulnerabilities

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D&B Survey: Business Optimism and Financial Confidence Declining

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The Potential Effects of Increased U.S. Tariffs

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Heatwave Hits U.S. Businesses, Testing Climate Resilience

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