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A contraction in credit is not something that might occur: It will happen at some point. Risk professionals dealing with the chemical manufacturing industry are better off preparing now, while economic conditions are still strong.

When something stinks with public companies, we know best. The fertilizer market in both China and India are both rife with odious companies at heightened risk of bankruptcy.

A contraction in credit is not something that might occur: It will happen at some point. Risk professionals dealing with the transportation and manufacturing industries are better off preparing now, while economic conditions are still strong.

CreditRiskMonitor’s FRISK^® Stress Index shows elevated financial risk within the global steel manufacturing industry, including big-time players in Schmolz + Bickenbach and ArcelorMittal.

CreditRiskMonitor’s FRISK^® Stress Index today shows that the retail industry in the United States is experiencing near-record financial stress.

In the steel industry, major players AK Steel Holding Corporation and Steel Dynamics, Inc. are two examples of public companies with markedly different financial situations in 2018.

It’s just not working out: the coronavirus pandemic is forcing the hand of financially weak American fitness operations to pursue bankruptcy, with many involving permanent location closures.

Companies have been ramping up efforts in nearshoring their purchased goods from Mexico and Canada while keeping other regions steady. This trend indicates supply chains are focused on dual sourcing and seeking alternative suppliers.

Major drug manufacturers Mallinckrodt plc and Endo International plc are financially distressed due to elevated debt and product-related risks. If your company is doing business with these manufacturers, you should evaluate your risk exposure and perform further research.