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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
PLASTICS INDUSTRY USA American resin makers rail against proposed pause for production permits / Claim jobs, growth at risk	21.06.2021
RAW MATERIALS Q&A Powerless in the face of force majeure? / What converters need to know if their supplier stops delivering	05.05.2021
PLASTICS ECONOMY PIE Readers Survey: Mostly optimistic business mood in Europe's plastics industry / Increasing willingness to invest / Feedstock costs and availability main issues / Return to pre-pandemic levels not before 2021	19.02.2021
CORONAVIRUS Global economic development forecast of 4.6% in 2021 / Buoyant H2 growth expected on vaccine rollouts despite bottlenecks / Return to pre-pandemic levels only by 2022 / Euler Hermes report	11.02.2021
PLASTICS ECONOMY Turbulent business development in German-speaking Europe due to coronavirus crisis / Diversification pays off / Exports weaken slightly / Investments pick up / Considerable opposition to “EU plastic tax”	08.02.2021

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