Allianz Research

Allianz Global Wealth Report 2024:
Surprising relief

Obesity: Costly epidemic

The share of people who are overweight and obese has been increasing markedly, even in poorer countries, a trend that was likely amplified by the lockdowns imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

Commercial debt collection: USD4.2trn at risk in the most complex countries

As central banks around the world tighten monetary policy to cope with surging inflation, financing costs are set to rise for companies, contributing to the return of business insolvencies. In this context, recovering debt could become even more of a challenge.

 

 

A trade recession before a mild Chinese reopening?

Prepare for a contraction in global trade in Q2 2022…With the omicron crisis in China prolonging supply-chain bottlenecks and bringing port congestions back to the worst levels seen in 2021, global trade of goods in volume terms should decline by -1.3% q/q.