Eastern Europe: trade credit risk rises as GDP eases
(WorldNews Netherlands)

Amsterdam, 18 Sept. 2018 - 25% of businesses surveyed in the region expect an increase in DSO over the coming 12 months Eastern Europe is forecast to grow a steady 3.0% this year, mainly due to robust domestic demand. However, this strong momentum is expected to ease to 2.5% in 2019, as regional GDP growth eases and the export trade stimulus from the eurozone cools off. This is forecast to weigh on Eastern European businesses` liquidity position, potentially triggering an increase in trade credit risk. The September 2018 edition of the Atradius Payment Practices Barometer for...