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Coface SA, the French trade-credit insurer listed in Paris, is back in focus after the group raised its forecast for global corporate insolvencies in 2026 to roughly 6% growth, a marked step up from its previous projection made earlier this year. The new outlook reflects mounting pressure on companies from high interest rates, volatile energy prices and elevated input costs, factors that Coface says are increasingly weighing on investment decisions and payment behavior worldwide. While the revision highlights a tougher backdrop for businesses, it can also support demand for credit insurance…