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October 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

Economic growth remains relatively strong = and supports our view that the country will avoid recession.

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= Cuba

The government announces further limited reforms as it struggles to withstand a pronounced economic downturn= .

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= France

Despite an improving economic outlook, Fre= nch companies may well experience rising corporate insolvencies and pay= ment risks.

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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.

To find o= ut more information on the products and services available from D&B's Country Risk Services group call +49 (0 61 51) 13 75-7 77, or email kundenservice@dnbgerma= ny.de.

World Snapshot - Recent News & Events

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

AFRICA

Gabon: D&B downgrades Gabon’s risk rating as political instability mounts, causing havoc to businesses.

Sudan: Security risks continue to dominate the country's risk profile, amid political instability and stalled progress in north-south peace talks.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran: The US may impose sanctions= on petroleum exports to Iran amid continued evasion on the nuclear iss= ue.

Kuwait: Financial sector risk remains high, weakening the economic outlook.

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WESTERN EUROPE

Germany: The centre-right’s cl= ear majority in the general election bodes well for business-friendly reforms.

Norway: The re-elected centre-left government will face several challenges, despite a slowly improving economic outlook.

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EASTERN EUROPE

Poland: Plummeting imports help to maintain aggregate economic growth, but downside risks remain.

Turkmenistan: An ongoing border dispute w= ith Azerbaijan threatens to discourage planned gas investment.

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ASIA PACIFIC

Australia: Economic growth remains relatively strong and supports our view that the country will avoid recession.

Korea (South): The recovery continues with industrial output finally exceeding 2008 levels. =

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AMERICAS

Brazil: The economy shows tentative signs of growth, signalling that an end to the recession is nearing= .

Mexico: Congress is likely to block fiscal tightening measures proposed in the budget.