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Risk report confirms strength of Australian economy


Sixteen countries around the globe have had their country ratings downgraded since the start of 2010, demonstrating that economic and commercial risk are still prevalent despite the global recovery. However, the continuing improvement in the local macroeconomic environment has resulted in Australia’s risk trend being upgraded – the nation has also been rated one of the safest countries in which to invest globally.
 
Dun & Bradstreet’s latest Economic & Risk Outlook Report shows the global recovery now underway will continue throughout 2010 however, rates of recovery will be markedly different across regions and countries. Asian growth is likely to remain much faster than the United States and Europe as continued high levels of unemployment undermine consumer confidence despite demand being supported by continued fiscal and monetary measures in these markets. On the corporate side, considerable spare capacity in many developed economies could result in a reluctance to invest and take on more workers.
 
Regardless, conditions have improved markedly from early 2009. Global growth is expected to reach 2.4 per cent in 2010, while the US (2.0 per cent), Europe (0.7 per cent) and Japan (0.2 per cent) will lag behind China (9.8 per cent).
 
The Economic & Risk Outlook Report also reveals the latest Country Risk Indicator rankings that assess the safety of investing in more than 131 countries globally.
 
Australia is equal first at DB1d, (the fourth highest possible rating) a ranking which is on par with Canada, Norway and Switzerland. Positively for this group, economic conditions are expected to continue improving throughout 2010, particularly in Australia and Canada.
 
According to Damian Karmelich, director of corporate affairs at Dun & Bradstreet, a continuation of improving economic conditions would bode well for Australia’s reputation as one of the safest countries in which to invest.
 
“Australia has been classified as a low-risk environment for business investment, demonstrating the strength of our nation’s economy at a time when the recovery in many other developed nations remains sluggish,” said Mr Karmelich.
 
“However, to maintain strong trading relationships and attract foreign investment to our shores, we must at the very minimum, mainta...
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