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Economy
The US election: What’s at stake for the economy and markets?
An interesting US presidential election is drawing closer. While the result may not end up changing the medium-term outlook for the US economy significantly, the risks are real on many horizons.
Chief Economist's Corner: Can Super Mario do it again?
The crisis is taking its toll on the EU, which is lagging further and further behind the US and China in the great economic race. Now Mario Draghi has presented a plan that may save the situation.
How sustainability-linked financing works: An expert interview with Catrine Birkevold Liem
Sustainability-linked financing has rapidly caught on in the Nordics, but what is it exactly? How are the sustainability targets decided, and what happens if the company misses them? Catrine Liem, acting head of Nordea’s Sustainable Finance Advisory team, explains the ins and outs.
Biodiversity and business: Our expert on the emerging trends
Anna-Karin Modin-Edman is Nordea’s resident biodiversity expert. She explains why the theme is climbing corporate agendas, the main challenges and how companies are tackling them.
Unlocking opportunities: Working capital offering fuels international trade
A new working capital solution from Nordea allows companies to bridge gaps in the trade cycle by extending credit from the production or purchase of goods to the final sale. The key benefits include improved working capital, flexibility and global reach.
How are Nordic companies progressing on their climate goals?
In a new analysis, Nordea Equities’ ESG Research team has assessed whether around 300 Nordic listed companies are aligned with and delivering on the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C global warming limit.
Radiohjälpen raises millions with Nordea’s award-winning API solution
The Nordea premium API Instant Reporting makes it possible for the charity foundation Radiohjälpen to provide a fast and real-time overview of the fundraisings at their live charity events. The transaction management solution was recognised in Treasury Today’s Adam Smith Awards for 2024.
Pandora links financing to its sustainability efforts
In recent years, the world's largest jewellery brand, Pandora, has taken significant steps on its sustainability journey, with Nordea by its side as a financial partner.
After some hectic years, the Danish economy is moving into a calmer period. Inflation is under control in both Denmark and the Euro area, boosting household purchasing power.
Sweden's public finances are stable, which is and has been a strength – especially during the recent turbulent years with the pandemic, war and high inflation. Ahead of the next framework period, low government debt and an increased investment requirement open the door for a more expansionary fiscal policy.
Thanks to high wage growth, lower inflation and a stable interest rate environment, household purchasing power is now increasing quite significantly in Norway. Economic growth will likely pick up and unemployment remain fairly stable going forward.