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How is Covid-19 impacting the global economy? Have a look at our 6 key figures to find out.
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Latest Economic Research Updates on Covid-19
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Dual circulation: China’s way of reshoring?
29 October
The dual circulation strategy is likely to take center stage in China’s 14th five-year plan as a way towards more sustainable growth, making the country less reliant on factors outside of its control.
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Healthier tomorrows? Sporting goods a rare bright spot in Covid times
28 October
We expect U.S. retail sales of sporting goods to hit an all-time high of USD48bn in 2020.
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A hard Brexit could cost the EU EUR33bn in annual exports
20 October
Germany, the Netherlands and France are most exposed.
Living on with the Covid-19 hum
In our new series, our economists analyze how economies will fare in 2020-2021 as the Covid-19 crisis continues.
6 key figures about the impact of Covid-19 on the global economy
-4.7%
Expected global GDP contraction in 2020
Expected global GDP contraction in 2020
-13%
Forecast for decline in global trade of goods and services in volume in 2020
Forecast for decline in global trade of goods and services in volume in 2020
USD4tn
Global export losses in 2020
Global export losses in 2020
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
+31%
Forecast for rise in global insolvencies by the end of 2021.
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Over 50 of our employees from 18 countries came together whilst in lockdown to create a music video from their homes. In return for the 'likes' the video receives on our social media channels, we will donate to the WHO Covid-19 relief fund. This will support globally those suffering from the impacts of Covid-19 and will help to find and distribute a vaccine. Discover the video and enjoy our virtual orchestra…
