Allianz Research

Allianz Global Wealth Report 2024:
Surprising relief

Cash back to shareholders or cash stuck to finance customers? American and European firms deal with trade war differently

Because of high economic volatility and uncertainty, Working Capital Requirements (WCR) increased by 2 days globally in 2024. Working Capital Requirements (WCR) rose by +2 days globally in 2024, reaching 78 days – the highest level since 2008 – with no major signs of easing in early 2025. 

What to watch I June 12, 2025

Fed meeting preview, how trade tensions challenge firms’ climate ambitions, AI adoption and Europe’s labor markets

No country for old robots: how can Europe leap over the robotics tech frontier?

Robotics investment grew by almost +230% over 2019-2024 and the market is poised to outpace USD100bn by 2030. China has become the largest consumer of robots by far, accounting for 51% of total annual installations of industrial robots and its robotic industry is growing steadily.