Euler Hermes In The News

Our staff are regularly interviewed regarding the current economic climate as it pertains to trade credit insurance.

For media inquiries: Please contact Laura Crovo, Regional Head of Communications, at +1 410-753-0862 or at laura.crovo@eulerhermes.com.

Solid jobs report expected for January despite shutdown

2/1/19 - The January jobs report is due out on Friday, and the longest government shutdown in history has left experts guessing what the numbers will look like.

Economists say Trump's criticism of Powell misrepresents Fed's role, influence

11/30/2018 - President Donald Trump leveled criticism against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome "Jay" Powell in a Washington Post interview when asked this week about the recent streak of stock market losses and the prospect of a recession. Economists say this is, at best, a mischaracterization and, at worst, a deflection of the damage Trump’s own worst impulses have inflicted on the market.

The Midterm Votes Are In; Six Things Businesses Need To Know

11/7/18 - The votes are in, and the American voters have come back with a split decision – Democrats won back the House of Representatives while the Republicans maintain control of the Senate.

Wages are finally ticking up. Here’s why

11/2/18 - Average hourly wages rose 3.1 percent over the last year — the first time wage growth broke through the 3 percent ceiling in nine years, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Euler Hermes Envsions US Growth

6/28/2018 - Trade credit has never been as popular in the US as it has been in Europe and other regions, but Euler Hermes is looking to challenge old perceptions with growth initiatives in the US and Canada.

Unemployment Rate Falls to 18-Year Low; Solid Hiring in May

6/1/18 - The May 2018 jobs report was overwhelmingly positive, and EHNA Chief Economist Dan North spoke with the Wall Street Journal about what this means for employers and the economy as a whole.

Surety as a Solution For Billion-Dollar Construction Projects

5/1/18 - Peter Quinn, Head of EH Surety, spoke with Risk & Insurance about how contruction companies are using Surety to boost their business.

U.S. economy added 103,000 jobs in March; unemployment rate stays at 4.1 percent

4/6/18 - The weak March 2018 jobs report added more volatility to the recent tumult in markets. Dan North, Chief Economist for Euler Hermes North America, spoke with The Washington Post about the situation

As Trump plans tariffs, Wall Street bites its nails

3/23/18 - After the Trump Administration announced their plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum, EHNA Chief Economist Dan North was on-hand with NBC News to provide some context.

Fed raises interest rates, signals 2 more hikes in 2018

3/21/18 - In 2018, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and indicated that at least two more increases would likely be in the future. According to Euler Hermes North America Dan North, it’s highly possible the interest rate could increase four times in 2018.

U.S. economy added 103,000 jobs in March; unemployment rate stays at 4.1 percent

3/13/18 - Paul McIntyre, head of surety/bonding for EH Canada, shared his expertise about the changing market dynamics for surety bonds in Ontario.