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PIE FLASH SURVEY
Chance to join short survey on Russian natural gas and possible impacts of any supply stoppage / Participants to receive exclusive polling results
04.05.2022
ENERGY COSTS
Economic researchers call for major hike in gas prices to motivate companies to use less energy / Caution against “distorted incentives” through state aid
26.04.2022
MANAGEMENT
Ukraine war, related sanctions to boost German insolvencies / Plastics industry likely to suffer more than general economy
20.04.2022
GLOBAL TRADE
Geopolitical events hurt trade flows / Economic growth to slow / Chinese Covid-19 outbreaks hamper logistics / Euler Hermes reports
14.04.2022
GLOBAL TRADE
IfW Kiel: Ukraine war slows global trade / 12% of goods stuck in containers
13.04.2022
RUSSIA
EU sanctions hit German plastics industry to a varying extent / Trade associations warn of gas embargo / Banks affected by Swift exclusion / German federal office publishes list of sanctions for polymers
12.04.2022
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
Eurozone inflation surges to record high / War drives energy prices / Little relief expected
06.04.2022
RUSSIA
Attack on Ukraine has consequences for European polymer trade flows / Shortage of Russian material makes itself felt in Eastern Europe / Moscow plans polymer price regulation / Flagship projects on hold?
05.04.2022
COMMODITY MARKETS
Stopping Russian energy imports could lead to 18 months of recession in Germany / Other economists say consequences would be heavy, but it's doable / Baltic states halt Russian gas deliveries amid war
05.04.2022
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
German, Spanish inflation hit highest marks since 1980s / Ukraine war spurs price surge
31.03.2022
GERMAN ECONOMY
Ifo cuts 2022 growth forecast, raises inflation outlook due to war
30.03.2022
GERMAN ECONOMY
Business confidence plunges as war rages in Ukraine / Outlook falls at record pace
28.03.2022
GERMAN ECONOMY
ZEW economic indicator plunges at record pace as war rages / Economics institute warns of stagflation / Index for Eurozone also down sharply
16.03.2022
GLOBAL ECONOMY
War in Ukraine fuels spikes in commodity prices / Inflation likely to persist / Analysts, nations reduce growth projections
09.03.2022
PLASTICS ECONOMY
Pandemic blues in German-speaking Europe / Supply situation to first improve in H2 2022 / Investments set to rise
18.02.2022
PLASTICS ECONOMY
PIE Readers Survey: Majority of European industry expects bottlenecks to ease in H2 2022 / Solid capex likely this year / Material costs, feedstock availability remain top concerns
11.02.2022
MANAGEMENT
Global bankruptcies to rise 33% this year / Demand for credit insurance increases in Europe / Over 70% of firms expect growth in 2022 / Atradius reports
25.01.2022
PIE READERS SURVEY
New poll on business and Omicron-related challenges in European plastics industry / Participants to receive exclusive evaluation
12.01.2022
GLOBAL TRADE
Strong growth forecast for 2022-23 despite supply chain disruptions / Global imbalances expected to increase / EU's climate goals present challenges to transportation sector / Euler Hermes reports
10.01.2022
POLAND
Plastics industry upbeat / Economy booming, raw materials scarce and expensive / Polymer consumption up 3-4% in 2020 / Car sector slowing due to lack of microchips
05.11.2021
CREDIT RISKS
State support cuts insolvency risk for European SMEs / Automotive, transport equipment among sectors most exposed / France loses export share as China expands / Euler Hermes reports
11.10.2021
GERMAN ECONOMY
Business confidence declines for 2nd straight month / Outlook weakens on supply, Covid-19 concerns
26.08.2021
PLASTICS ECONOMY
Cautious optimism for companies in German-speaking Europe / Focus on supply bottlenecks and raw material prices / Expansion of supplier base and search for alternative materials
09.08.2021
PLASTICS ECONOMY
PIE Readers Survey: Largely optimistic mood despite supply crisis and pandemic issues in Europe / Cautious willingness to invest, outlook good for staffing
30.07.2021
PIE READERS SURVEY
Now open: New poll on business and pandemic-related challenges in European plastics industry / Participants to receive exclusive evaluation
25.06.2021
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