Updates and support on Covid-19

Get our latest news and insights on the Covid-19 crisis.

Sep 03, 2020

A word from our CEO

Wilfried Verstraete shares the economic picture ahead and what our teams are doing to support our customers and partners to connect the dots and act early.

Read his letter

A message from our CEO

Dear Valued Business Partners,

I hope you and your families are safe and in good health. We are all experiencing challenging and unique times. Our team has adapted to working remotely. However, we are missing the daily routine of [.....]

Latest Economic Research Analysis on COVID-19

July 10, 2020 •

Episode 1 - The most severe recession of the century

How will the global economy emerge from the most severe recession of the century? Discover the first episode of our new video series on Covid-19 with Head of Economic Research Alexis Garatti.

July 09, 2020 •

Episode 2 - Global trade just can't catch a break

What's the cost of Covid-19 for global trade, and could it spark the return of old-school protectionism? Watch our Economist Georges Dib in the second episode of our new series.

July 08, 2020 •

Episode 3 - Extraordinary policies for extraordinary times

The Covid-19 crisis has forced governments to resort to extraordinary policies for extraordinary times. Are they paying off? Watch episode 3 of our new series with Head of Macroeconomic Research Ana Boata.

July 07, 2020 •

Episode 4 - What Covid-19 means for markets

Covid-19 has brought central banks back to the battlefield. What does this mean for interest rates and equities? Watch episode 4 of our new series with Fixed Income Strategist Jordi Basco-Carrera.

July 06, 2020 •

Episode 5 - Will the global economy recover?

As countries open up, can governments stave off a second wave of #Covid19 and revive their economies, or will we slip into an even bigger crisis? Watch our Chief Economist Ludovic Subran in the final episode of our series.

videos

latest economic videos

Our Publications

We analyze risk across economic sectors to provide you with valuable insights and inform your decisions. Our expertise is your best business ally.

Online Tools

Explore our latest data and forecasts for global trade growth, export gains, claims, insolvencies and more using our interactive web applications, Mind your Receivables and Trade Match. With these tools, you can easily visualize global trends and even export the data for your own use.

Meet our Economists

Discover our team of macroeconomic and sector experts

6 key figures about the impact of Covid-19 on the global economy

-3.3%
Global GDP growth forecast for 2020, the slowest pace since 2009

– 15%

Forecast for decline in global trade of goods and services in volume in 2020

USD 3500 bn

Loss of global trade due to containment measures

65 million

Jobs requiring social assistance in the EU from Covid-19 related lockdowns

13,000

SMEs and midcaps at risk of bankruptcy in the Eurozone, with an average turnover of EUR40mn at risk

+20%

Forecast for rise in global insolvencies in 2020, (+7% increase in the US, a +15% rise in China and a +16% surge in Europe)

Covid-19: Quarantined Economics

Watch the presentation by Alexis Garatti, Head of Economic Research at Euler Hermes, who talks about the impact of Covid-19 on the global economy.

Download the presentation

Covid-19: Quarantined Economics 1 MB

Helpful links

+971 4 211 6000

Explore FAQ

costumer service