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Betreff: &nbs= p; &= nbsp; <= /b>D&B Country Risk Update - August 2009

August 2009

Welcome to the latest issue = of D&B's Country Risk Update.

As the credit crunch and glo= bal economic slowdown begin to bite, many companies that trade overseas= are understandably nervous right now.

Given the current economic climate, there has never been a more important time to consider your international exposure.

This complimentary newsletter from D&B's Country Risk Services group has been put together by= our team of economists using the most up-to-date information to provide= a snapshot of the latest cross-border risk situation, and provides an excellent overview for those involved in cross-border trade and dir= ect business investment.

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Select the buttons below to link to details on trading terms, payment delays, exchange rates and economic indicators, plus politica= l, economic and commercial risk analysis.

= Australia

The business environm= ent remains under stress despite some improvement in the economic outlo= ok.

= Cuba

The deteriorating economic outlook forces the government to cut electricity consumpti= on and the food ration.

= Oman

Financial sector risk increases amid Omani banks’ exposure to defaulting Saudi conglomerates.

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D&B Country Risk Services provides analysis on over 130 countries worldwide and its products are available for purchase onlin= e by D&B subscribers.

If you wish to order reports using your D&B subscription please click on the link and select the country/region= in which you are registered as a D&B subscriber.
Non-D&B subscribers wishing to order reports please contac= t Customer Services= at your local D&B Office.=

D&B Country Risk Services Group

The Country RiskLine reports above are written by a team of hi= ghly skilled analysts in D&B's Country Risk Services group using exclu= sive data from its global network of reporting offices as well as primary = and secondary data from national and international sources.

Updated monthly, the data and analysis are presented in a stan= dard format that facilitates the comparison of economic, political and commercial conditions across countries around the globe. Each country assessment includes a two-year forecast, which facilitates the manage= ment of ongoing business risk.

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World Snapshot - Recent News & Events

To obtain full analysis please contact your local D&B Office.

AFRICA

Nigeria: The central bank’s bo= ld policy measures aim to boost the economy and improve investor sentiment.

South Africa: Industrial action threatens= the prospects for economic recovery and investment.

MIDDLE EAST

Bahrain: Bond issues and higher-than-expected oil prices improve the outlook for government finances.

Kuwait: D&B downgrades Kuwait’s country risk rating as a result of the negative econ= omic outlook, unstable financial sector and high political risk.

WESTERN EUROPE

Norway: The central bank cuts inter= est rates as the economy struggles to cope with the downturn.

Turkey: Restrictions on foreign borrowing ease amid a steep economic downturn.

EASTERN EUROPE

Bulgaria: The centre-right opposition wins the parliamentary election and promises to step up the fight against corruption and crime.

Slovakia: The growth outlook worsens = as economic conditions decline more rapidly than expected. =

ASIA PACIFIC

Indonesia: D&B upgrades Indonesia’s country risk rating in response to the presidenti= al election result and ongoing economic resilience. =

New Zealand: Signs of economic stabilisa= tion increase but there are concerns about the effect of the strong curr= ency on the country’s exporters.

AMERICAS

Argentina: Political uncertainty incre= ases after the government loses control of Congress. <= /p>
Ecuador: D&B upgrades Ecuador’s country risk rating as the economic environment improves, but risks persist.

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