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Global Business Bankruptcies Surge as Energy Costs and Credit Tighten
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First reported by Walla · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Coface says global business bankruptcies rose 12% in early 2026 and are likely to keep climbing. It points to energy shocks linked to the Iran crisis, tighter credit and higher wages, with the U.S., France and Israel all showing notable increases.
- 01Coface reported a 12% jump in global bankruptcies in Q1 2026.
- 02It now forecasts a 6% rise in worldwide business failures in 2026.
- 03The Iran crisis is driving energy, supply chain and shipping cost increases.
- 04Israel saw about 16,200 business closures in Q1 2026, up 6%.
- 05Energy-heavy industries and transport, logistics and tourism are especially exposed.
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