Evaluating sectors risks in the world economy.
In this section, Coface shares its insights on sectors risk analysis in the world economy. 16 sectors are reviewed twice a year. The sectors are:
Telecommunications – Agrifood - Pharmaceuticals – Chemicals - Mass retail – Steel – Paper - Electronic component - Telecommunications - Mobile and network equipment - Computer industry - Mechanical engineering - Building & Civil engineering – Clothing – Textile - Automobile
These studies aim at evaluating risks on these corporate belonging to these sectors, and to review their current evolution, strategies and prospects. Shocks and changes that can affect these corporate such as price; demand or technology evolutions are given special attention. The history of Coface sector ratings is reminded. Coface rates sectors on the world level but also for 8 geographical areas (North America, Japan, Western Europe, Emerging Europe, Emerging Asia, Latin America, Middle-East North Africa and CIS).
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List of sectors under the watchlist
A rating placed under watch (positive or negative) opens a limited time period where Coface finalizes his position about a sector.
Currently 3 sectors under negative watch.
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Country Risk Overview update: country rating evolutions, country analysis and forecasts.
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010) -
Automotive in France: focus with the Coface Risk Underwriting Department stressing the persistent uncertainties in the second half of 2010
(Fri, 9 Jul 2010) -
Automotive in China: a close-up with Coface Greater China shedding some light on the sector's main characteristics and the business environment in 2010
(Thu, 8 Jul 2010) -
Coface Country Ratings Map
(Tue, 6 Jul 2010)
| Last changes on sectors world rating | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sectors | Previous rating |
New rating |
| Chemicals | B+ | B+  |
| Steel | B+ | B+ |
| Paper - Cardboard | B+  |
B+ |
| Electronic components | B | B |
Sector under positive watch list Sector under negative watch list