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Global Economic Outlook – March 2025The Country Insight Group14 February 2025 Read Dun & Bradstreet's Country Risk Analysis to see which countries have had their risk indicators upgraded or downgraded, and what the future outlook may hold ... Read More

Unified Risk View: Autumn 2024 Economic Pulse CheckThe Editors3 December 2024 Watch this quick economic pulse check and learn in more detail about the big political and fiscal events taking place in the Autumn of 2024 - including their ... Read More

Q1 2024 Webinar: A Unified View of SME Credit RiskThe Editors17 April 2024 This new webinar series from Dun & Bradstreet - A Unified View of SME Credit Risk - explores how to unify your view of SME credit risk, enabling you to lend wit ... Read More

Global Business Risk Report Q3 2023The Country Insight Group8 August 2023 The Dun & Bradstreet Global Business Risk Report (GBRR) ranks the biggest threats to business based on each risk scenario’s potential impact on companies. Read More

Surviving Uncertain Economic Times Tommaso Aquilante23 January 2023 Discover why organisations should use data to successfully navigate uncertain times Read More

Brexit And Supply Chains: A Slow-Burn ImpactTommaso Aquilante7 July 2022 A look at the impact of Brexit on the UK economy and supply chains. Read More

The 2021 Global Bankruptcy ReportThe Country Insight Group4 May 2022 Understand trends in business bankruptcy around the world with Dun & Bradstreet’s 2021 Global Bankruptcy Report Read More

How are UK Supply Chains Coping in the Post-Brexit Era?Tommaso Aquilante24 February 2022 Explore how Brexit has effected UK Supply Chains and if they are still able to cope in the Post-Brexit era. Read the results here. Read More

Global Data And Business Trends For 2022Dr Arun Singh14 February 2022 Arun Singh, Global Chief Economist shares his 2022 data and business trends in CEO Today. Read More

Episode Sixty-Five: The Value Of Consistency and Certainty In BusinessDanny McCoy19 March 2021 Listen in as we speak to Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec on driving growth across Ireland’s business and economic landscape. Read More

Navigating the COVID-19 Economy: A Guide for Food WholesalersCecilia Petit, Principal Consultant,8 January 2021 The food industry is experiencing some of the most challenging trends of the Coronavirus pandemic. Actions to minimize impact and discover opportunity. Read More

Episode Fifty-One: The 400 Million MilestoneGary Kotovets6 November 2020 Gary Kotovets, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Dun & Bradstreet discusses the value of alternative data and depth of insight for businesses. Read More

400M Businesses! A B2B Data First!Gary Kotovets5 November 2020 The number of businesses covered by the Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud has grown by 33% over the past 2 years to over 400M businesses, bringing even broader B2B da ... Read More

The UK Economic Impacts of COVID-19 and What Businesses Can DoMarkus Kuger10 July 2020 A look at the impact of Covid-19 on the UK economy four months on since lockdown began. Read More

Maintaining Business Momentum in a PandemicSam Tidswell-Norrish29 May 2020 In turbulent times, keeping momentum is not easy. And businesses will have to employ every tool in their arsenal to survive. But the world will rebuild. Read More

Dun & Bradstreet COVID-19 Commerce Disruption TrackerBrian Alster18 May 2020 Dun & Bradstreet analyzes the ongoing impact of the coronavirus to businesses globally. Read More

Q1 2019 UK Industry ReportMarkus Kuger21 May 2019 The UK outlook improves from “deteriorating rapidly” to “stable” as the risk of a no-deal Brexit declines – but there are more political milestones ahead. Read More

The Impact of Brexit on UK SMEsTim Vine23 April 2019 Change is inevitable, especially in the wake of Brexit. In this blog post, we explore the ways SMEs in the UK are being affected by these changing times. Read More

Country Risk Levels in 2019 – What to WatchMarkus Kuger13 March 2019 Learn where the biggest risks are in this challenging global business environment, and how the rise of populist governments is impacting free trade. Read More

Special Briefing: What’s Behind Portugal’s Economic Revival?Markus Kuger27 February 2019 Portugal’s economy is expected to remain solid, with growth projected in 2019. But what are the key drivers behind this economic revival? Read More

Seeing a Complete Picture of RiskThe Editors22 February 2019 A single, unified view of company and country risk gives finance leaders the intelligence they need to evaluate risk and opportunities across the globe. Read More

The Global Risk Matrix Q4 2018Warwick Knowles2 January 2019 Take a look back at the top 10 risks to the global economy in Q4 2018 to see how they impacted your business. Read More

UK SMEs: Brexit and BeyondTim Vine22 November 2018 Get results from survey of UK business owners. See what is concerning about the growing average amount of credit owed to them. Read More

Brexit: Two Years OnEd Thorne20 June 2018 How has Brexit impacted UK businesses since the 2016 referendum, and what does it mean for the future? Read More

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3 Likely Canada-US Scenarios and Their Impact on BusinessPauline Berry9 August 2017 Navigate the three most likely relationship scenarios and the implications they will have on both Canadian and American businesses. Read More

Economic Scenario Planning and Strategic ForecastingDr. Nipa Basu2 August 2017 Strategic forecasting and economic scenario planning can help businesses prepare for economic, socio-political, or natural challenges Read More

The Economic Risks of Russia SanctionsJaspreet Sehmi31 July 2017 The US proposes new sanctions to address Russia’s aggressive international behaviour that could threaten Russia’s economy and business climate as a whole. Read More

The 3 Disrupting Forces of the Modern US-Canada RelationshipBodhi Ganguli19 July 2017 Learn about the 3 forces impacting the US-Canada relationship, according to Dun & Bradstreet’s economic experts. Read More

4 Ways Rapid Growth Can Harm Your Small BusinessWill Erikson10 July 2017 A slow and steady approach to growing your business can be advisable in some cases. Learn when it makes sense to be more prudent with expansion. Read More

Do Operational Economic Risks Outweigh Growth Prospects?Bodhi Ganguli19 June 2017 Dun & Bradstreet’s team of economists uncovered the top global risks impacting key regions in our Global Economic Outlook Webinar. Read More

Global Business Risks of the Saudi-Qatari DisputeWarwick Knowles12 June 2017 Exploring the regional, global, and local implications of the Qatar dispute. Read More

The Global Risk Matrix Q2 2017 The Economist19 May 2017 Dun & Bradstreet’s Q2 Global Risk Matrix highlights an improved risk outlook, featuring our lowest Business Impact Score ever. Read More

The Top 5 Global Economic Risks in 2017Bodhi Ganguli17 May 2017 Learn how business leaders can take advantage of new opportunities by monitoring these 5 global risks in 2017. Read More

Study: The UK in a Post-Brexit EraMarkus Kuger20 April 2017 Dun & Bradstreet took a close look at how financial leaders were being impacted from Brexit and the key trends affecting UK businesses. Read More

3 Post-Brexit Economic RisksThe Editors29 March 2017 Brexit has left finance teams wondering how they can prepare for the uncertainty that lies ahead. Lead Economist Bodhi Ganguli helps provide some clarity. Read More

Repercussions of Brexit in Latin AmericaMelaine Campbell16 March 2017 The effects of Brexit will be transmitted to Latin America via four channels – investment, trade, aid, and integration. Read More

Repercussions of Brexit in Latin AmericaMelaine Campbell16 March 2017 The effects of Brexit will be transmitted to Latin America via four channels – investment, trade, aid, and integration. Read More

Whitepaper: The 2017 Global Outlook Post-BrexitThe Editors10 March 2017 Discover the global implications of economic disruption—with interviews from academics, finance professionals and Dun & Bradstreet’s own economists. Read More

Winners and Losers from Shifts in U.S. Trade PolicyBodhi Ganguli27 February 2017 Learn about the hidden implications of potential shifts in U.S. trade policy from Dun & Bradstreet’s economists. Read More

Winners and Losers from Shifts in U.S. Trade PolicyBodhi Ganguli27 February 2017 Learn about the hidden implications of potential shifts in U.S. trade policy from Dun & Bradstreet’s economists. Read More

Report: Economic Impact of the Iran Nuclear Deal: Part II The Editors1 February 2017 The economic impacts of the Iran Nuclear Deal Read More

The Trump Presidency – Policy Implications for CanadaAdam Morehouse13 January 2017 Dun & Bradstreet focus on two key issues in the region, with commercial implications and recommendations. Read More

Special Briefing: The Trump Presidency – Implications for the Asia Pacific RegionIsaac Leung5 January 2017 What will the Trump victory mean for the Asia Pacific Region economy? Will it drive growth? Read More

UK CFOs Pessimistic About Brexit: Dun & Bradstreet SurveyMarkus Kuger21 December 2016 UK CFOs Pessimistic about Brexit Read More

Dun & Bradstreet’s Perspective on the OPEC DealWarwick Knowles9 December 2016 Dun & Bradstreet remains sceptical about the ability of oil-producing countries to have anything than a positive short-term marginal impact on oil prices. Read More

Brexit: Short-Term Gain for Long-Term Pain?Daniele Fraietta23 November 2016 The Brexit vote has created much uncertainty for businesses. Learn about the potential long-term effects of this vote for the UK economy. Read More

The Global Risk Matrix Q4 2016Warwick Knowles17 November 2016 The latest Dun & Bradstreet Global Business Impact score highlights a further increase of global business risk. Four new entries emerged among our top 10 risks. Read More

Special Briefing: The Impact of the US Presidential Election ResultBodhi Ganguli17 November 2016 Uncertainty will prevail in the near-term as businesses, consumers and policymakers learn how Donald Trump translates promises into policies. Read More

Interest Rate Vulnerabilities in 2016Isaac Leung31 October 2016 Learn about the implications of interest rate changes in 2016 and how they can affect your business. Read More

How Data Can Help Finance Become BolderThe Editors31 October 2016 Learn why a data-inspired growth strategy is key for modern financial decision makers to help accelerate sales revenues and business growth. Read More

Expect a “Hard Brexit” in Months AheadMarkus Kuger28 October 2016 The Brexit vote has created a lot of uncertainty for businesses. What does the future look like under a “Hard Brexit Timetable”? Read More

6 Ways Small Business Owners Are Adjusting to BrexitMarcie Geffner27 September 2016 Brexit brought about a lot of uncertainty for businesses across the globe. Learn how small business owners are adjusting to the change. Read More

Monetary Policy to the Rescue? Probably not…Markus Kuger18 August 2016 How do the interest rate cuts from The Bank of England affect doing business with the UK? Read More

Special Briefing: The Trump Presidency – Implications for RussiaJaspreet Sehmi1 August 2016 Dun & Bradstreet comment on the likely evolution of relations between Russia and the US. Read More

Dun & Bradstreet WebinarsThe Editors1 August 2016 Missed a webinar? View our webcast feed to play videos from previous webinars hosted by Dun & Bradstreet. Read More

How to Keep Calm and Carry On in a Post-Brexit Vote WorldThe Editors27 July 2016 Hear from our team of expert economists as they provide a series of recommendations to help you navigate the evolving post-Brexit landscape. Read More

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The Impact of Brexit for the US and UKThe Editors26 July 2016 Our economists’ perspectives on what finance leaders should know about Brexit Read More

Video: The Global Impact of BrexitThe Editors23 July 2016 In this short video, our Senior Economist, Jaspreet Sehmi, analyses the global impact of Brexit on business confidence and future economic growth. Read More

Five Consequences of BrexitThe Editors21 July 2016 Did Britain make the right decision to leave the EU? Dun & Bradstreet reveals expert analytical insight into what the repercussions might be. Read More

Pound Tumbles, Stock Markets Crash as UK Votes to Leave EUThe Editors18 July 2016 Learn about the expected outcomes of the Brexit referendum, including market reactions and the impact it will have on companies doing business with the UK. Read More

Report: The Top Five Risks Facing the U.S. in 2016The Editors18 July 2016 Learn about the top five risks facing the U.S. economy in 2016 that were identified by Dun & Bradstreet’s U.S. Economics team in this informative report. Read More

Special Briefing: The Brexit Vote’s Implications for RussiaJaspreet Sehmi8 July 2016 Learn about the positive and negative implications to Russia following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations. Read More

Special Briefing: The Brexit Vote’s Impact on Brazil and Latin AmericaMelaine Campbell8 July 2016 Learn about the positive and negative implications to Brazil and Latin America following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations. Read More

Special Briefing: The Brexit Vote’s Impact on the United StatesBodhi Ganguli8 July 2016 Learn about the positive and negative implications to the United States following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations. Read More

The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on JapanThe Editors7 July 2016 Learn about the positive and negative implications to Japan following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations. Read More

The Brexit Vote’s Impact on ChinaThe Editors7 July 2016 Learn about the positive and negative implications to China following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations. Read More

The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on the EUDaniele Fraietta5 July 2016 On 23 June the British people voted to leave the EU. Read More

Brexit’s Impact on IndiaThe Editors4 July 2016 The UK’s decision to depart from the EU has flooded global financial markets. Read More

Special Briefing: The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on the EUDaniele Fraietta1 July 2016 The 'Leave' campaign's unexpected victory in the UK's EU membership referendum held on 23 June has led to a sharp increase in political and economic risk. Read More

The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on the UKMarkus Kuger1 July 2016 The ‘Leave’ campaign’s unexpected victory in the UK’s EU membership referendum held on 23 June has led to a sharp increase in political and economic risk. Read More

Report: The Economic Implications of Low Oil Prices The Editors4 March 2016 The potential impact of continued weak oil prices on the global business operating environment Read More

Low Oil Prices Part 2: Geopolitical and Socio-political ImpactsThe Editors4 March 2016 The potential impact of continued weak oil prices on the global business operating environment Read More

Global Matrix Report Q1 2016The Editors1 February 2016 The top ten risks facing the global business environment Read More

2020 Vision: Our First Global Outlook to the Next DecadeThe Editors12 January 2016 Featuring expert analyst insight on the global economy through 2019—including economic conditions across markets and recommendations for preparing for and respo ... Read More

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Global Business Impacts: Russia-Ukraine CrisisThe Editors Learn which global supply chains are being hit hardest by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and how Dun and Bradstreet sees that affecting businesses worldwide. Read More

Dun & Bradstreet's Client CommitmentTom Rauker Detailed steps that Dun & Bradstreet is taking to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on our operations. Read More

Special Briefing: The Trump Presidency – Implications for MexicoMichelle Campbell What are Trump’s top five promises to Mexico? Read More