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At the start of the year, Pakistan’s economy showed remarkable improvement after years of high inflation debt and trade deficits. This positive shift was supported by improved macroeconomic management, inflation control measures and greater fiscal and external account stability.

There is a lot to consider when assessing the risk of international transactions, making real-time information on risk trends incredibly valuable to credit managers tasked with making quick decisions. With supply chain issues, tariff confusion and global conflict growing, assessing the risk of an international transaction is harder.  

Egypt entered January under intense balance-of-payment pressure, carrying the weight of mounting financial strains from the previous year. High inflation, tight credit conditions and a shift towards cutting back on spending threatened to constrain economic growth in 2025. At the mid-year mark, Egypt’s economy is gaining momentum, fueled by robust gross domestic product (GDP) growth, a surge in private investment and a thriving tourism sector.

Over the past 40 years, Malaysia has stood out on the world stage for its impressive economic performance and resilience. To this day, the country remains a powerhouse in the global market, ranking among the world’s leading suppliers of electrical equipment, semiconductors, solar panels and information and communications technology (ICT). Amid ongoing trade tensions and inflationary pressures, Southeast Asia’s third-largest economy experienced a slowdown in 2025.

After two years of contraction, Germany’s economic growth is set to plateau. Following a 0.2% decline in gross domestic product (GDP) the previous year, experts anticipate little to no economic growth in 2025. This contraction is largely due to ongoing trade conflict with the United States.

In 2023, the economy grew by 0.7%, followed by a 1.7% increase in 2024, driven by private consumption and modest investment as inflation decreased and interest rates fell, according to the World Bank Group. Poverty dropped slightly to 31.3%, with regional disparities persisting. In addition, the gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Colombia is approximately 427.77 billion U.S. dollars in 2025. The country’s average inflation stands at approximately 4.7%, per Statista.

South Korea’s economy is currently facing a period of slower growth, with the first quarter of 2025 experiencing a contraction of 0.1% in gross domestic product (GDP). This downturn is attributed to various factors, including heightened political uncertainty and crippling tariffs.

Despite its improvements, Saudi Arabia’s economy still struggles—hindered by oil dependency, high youth unemployment, fiscal sustainability challenges and fluctuating oil revenues. However, itseconomic reform plans, particularly Vision 2030, have improved the quality of life for their citizens and residents by expanding opportunities for growth, fostering greater global integration and enhancing governmental efficiency.

Over the past few years, Saudi Arabia’s economy has struggled with a slowdown due to budget challenges and oil production cuts. In 2023, its economy contracted to 0.8% following extended oil production cuts among the OPEC+ member states, of which Saudi Arabia is a top member, which continues to weigh on GDP growth, Reuters reports.