News & insights

Nordea Economic Outlook: Summer 2026 update

Press releases

The war in the Middle East is unlikely to severely impact the global economy unless it becomes protracted or oil prices rise significantly from current levels. However, uncertainty is high, which in itself negatively affects both business leader and consumer confidence.

First ever Finnish AI Agent payment: Mastercard and Nordea completes live agentic transaction

Nordea and Mastercard have jointly completed the first AI-assisted online purchase and payment transaction in Finland. This collaboration is an example of Nordea’s ambition to build increasingly smooth and secure payment solutions for its customers, while actively driving the development of digital services.

US-China trade summit: Key takeaways for Nordic businesses

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Corporate insights

The recent Beijing summit won't reset US-China relations, but it offers something businesses have craved since 2018: predictability. We break down what "managed stability" means for Nordic companies navigating global supply chains.

Teaching the next generation about money: Nordea and GreenDice create financial education video for schools

Financial skills

How do you explain saving, spending and managing money in a way that truly resonates with young people? Through a partnership with GreenDice, Nordea is taking a new step by creating engaging video-based learning material for schools, developed in part by young people themselves.