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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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Tourism: Europe will be at the frontline of the recovery, but only in 2024
05 March
As governments race to contain new and more contagious variants of Covid-19, ‘travel passes’ or ‘vaccine passports’ won’t be enough to revive tourism.
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The not so merry adventures of the Robin Hood generation in financial markets
03 March
The recent US equity market rally highlights the rise of a new kind of “all-in” retail investor, one that is ramping up leveraged trading through the derivatives market.
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Covid-19 one year on: 1.8 million additional long-term unemployed in Europe
25 February
We see a heightened risk that the cyclical labor market shock turns structural, with unemployment stabilizing at an elevated level.
6 key figures about the impact of Covid-19 on the global economy
+4.6%
Expected global GDP growth in 2021
Expected global GDP growth in 2021
+5.8%
Forecast for growth in global trade of goods and services in volume in 2021
Forecast for growth in global trade of goods and services in volume in 2021
USD372bn
China's expected export gains in 2021
China's expected export gains in 2021
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
+25%
Forecast for rise in global insolvencies by the end of 2021.
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Euler Hermes rocks for charity
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…
