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Sustainability
Discover how Nordea’s “Deposit with Climate Focus” product allows businesses to include a sustainability agenda in their cash management activities. Learn about this new offering, now available in Finland after its success in Sweden and Norway.
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Sector insights
The Nordic forestry sector plays a significant role in Europe’s green transition, but potentially faces complex sustainability challenges. Senior ESG Analyst Samuel Pendergraph explains how regulatory pressures within forestry are creating supply tensions for companies navigating within the EU and abroad.
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Economy
As part of its mid-term budget proposal for 2025, the Finnish government has decided on reductions of EUR 2 billion in earned income and corporate tax. About half of the tax cuts will be covered by increases in other taxes and spending cuts. Nordea Chief Analyst Juho Kostiainen takes a look at the reforms and the expected economic impact.
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Sector insights
The global shipping industry is navigating significant change, driven by environmental regulations, technological advancements and geopolitical challenges. This article lays out the key trends shaping the future of the sector and its sustainable transition.
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Economy
China started the year 2025 with robust GDP growth. Nordea Chief Economist Tuuli Koivu also observed slightly better sentiment during her trip to the country in March. However, the intensified trade war between the US and China is going to hurt the growth and CNY outlook in the coming months.
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Economy
During market turbulence, US government bonds tend to be a “safe haven.” But the past week showed something completely different. On 9 April, when Trump’s new tariffs were to take effect, investors sold off US government bonds. Nordea Senior Strategist Sara Midtgaard takes a closer look.
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Sustainability
The European Commission's "Simplification Omnibus" package aims to streamline sustainability reporting and boost competitiveness for EU companies. This article examines the proposed changes to the EU Taxonomy requirements and their potential impact on corporate disclosure practices and data availability.
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Insights
Trump’s newest round of tariffs hit financial markets and added to downside risks to the economy. Plenty of uncertainties remain, and the USD sentiment has taken a beating. The ECB will likely cut again, while the Fed may find the outlook trickier, writes Nordea Chief Analyst Jan von Gerich.
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Markets and investment
There has been much focus on whether Trump could force the US trading partners into a so-called “Mar-a-Lago Accord” to weaken the dollar. Chief Strategist Lars Mouland reflects on what such a deal could entail.
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Trade finance
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.
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Sustainability
The EU's Clean Industrial Deal marks a significant shift in strategy, from a stick to a carrot approach, writes Nordea Equities’ Head of ESG Research Marco Kisic. With a focus on boosting European cleantech and protecting heavy industry, the plan introduces a range of initiatives to stimulate demand, increase investments and lower energy costs.
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Economy
The international political landscape has changed dramatically. This increases the need for Europe to turbocharge plans to secure its strategic autonomy – and this starts now with the build-up of EU's defence capabilities.
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