Economic Outlook
Norwegian economy: Moderate outlook
The Norwegian economy has picked up but has recently been slightly weaker than estimated. While many areas of the economy are doing well, others are more challenging.
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Economy
Chief Economist's Corner: Welcome to 2026
The global economy proved to be more resilient to President Trump's aggressive trade policy than many feared. This provides the basis for a tempered – but real – optimism as we enter the new year.
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Sustainable finance
SFDR revision: New thresholds for sustainable financial products
The European Commission has unveiled its long-awaited revision to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), with new categories, thresholds and a focus on measurable indicators.
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Economy
Chief Economist's Corner: Housing price spiral in motion
Housing prices are setting records, and especially in the Copenhagen area there has been significant pressure. The government now wants to introduce a more lenient financing model, but it will hardly lead to the desired result.
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Sustainability
Nordic companies stick to climate goals despite global uncertainty
Amid geopolitical tensions and fractured global cooperation, Nordic companies are not retreating from their climate ambitions. Our Equities ESG Research team’s annual review shows stronger commitments and measurable progress on emissions reductions.
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Sector insights
RESourceEU in the age of geoeconomics: Nordic companies positioned to seize opportunities
As Europe shifts towards strategic autonomy in critical resources, Nordic companies are uniquely positioned to lead. Learn how Nordic companies stand to gain in this new era of managed openness and resource security.
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Open banking
How APIs power the real-time payments revolution in banking
The financial industry is right now in the middle of a paradigm shift as real-time payments become the norm rather than the exception. At the heart of this transformation are banking APIs (application programming interfaces) that enable instant, secure and programmable money movement.
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Corporate insights
Nordea named best bank by large Norwegian corporates
A vote of confidence from Norway's large corporates: Nordea takes the top spot in the 2025 Prospera survey.
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Sustainability
What is carbon capture and storage (CCS)? Here's what you need to know
A quick-guide to carbon capture and storage. Find out how CCS and BECCS work, their importance in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries and the current state of projects in the Nordic region.
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Sector insights
EU Birds Directive translation creates uncertainty in Swedish forestry
A recent European court ruling on the EU Birds Directive has sparked debate on forest management practices, potentially impacting Sweden’s forestry industry and individual landowners.
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Sector insights
Nordic mining: ESG drivers reshape sector operations
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) drivers reshape sector operations, Nordic mining companies are increasingly recognized for their efforts to advance sustainable practices and responsible sourcing of critical minerals. Learn how companies are innovating to meet environmental standards, adapting to new regulation and securing vital resources for Europe’s future.
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Sector insights
Electrification of road transportation in the Nordics
Discover how Nordic countries are leading the charge in electric vehicle adoption, from passenger cars to heavy-duty vehicles. Explore the current state of electrification, infrastructure development and future outlook for sustainable transportation in the region.
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