Delta variant raises global exposure to ‘political risk’ and economic slowdown, report finds

The Delta variant of the coronavirus, when factored together with a number of persistent economic issues being seen throughout the world, could lead to both political risks and greater social pressures, a new assessment has found.

Fresh lockdowns, enduring unemployment in a number of countries, and higher commodity prices resulting from fiscal stimulus measures are also working in tandem to weaken purchasing power and living standards, according to a second-quarter economic report card issued by trade credit insurer Coface.