Economic climate 2025: positive signals vs. geopolitical risks

Matthias Schumann analyses the current economic climate in Germany in 2025: why positive signals ensure planning security and investment - and why increasing geopolitical risks are simultaneously presenting companies with new challenges.
How important is trust for credit management?

Trust is a key factor for successful credit management - especially in times of political and economic uncertainty. This article sheds light on how current developments influence trust and what conclusions can be drawn from this for credit management.
Economic changes - how valid are company assessments?

Tariffs, supply chain risks and geopolitical tensions are changing the rules of the economic game. Companies are confronted with rising costs, declining sales and uncertain supply chains. Do traditional company valuations still apply under these conditions - and what challenges does this pose for credit management?
SCHUMANN Insights: The Effect of American Import Tariffs on the German Economy Using Steel as an Example

Find out why American import tariffs, high energy prices, cheap competing products from China and the transition to "green steel" may present even greater challenges.
What Can Credit Managers Expect in 2025?

Increasing numbers of insolvencies, more reporting obligations and international uncertainties – why effective credit risk management will be decisive in 2025.
