Sustainability
Procurement, sustainability and resilience: Why the centre of gravity is shifting
Key reflections from a Sustainability Nordic Strategy Talk, where the lens was set on sustainability and procurement.
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Get the latest insights on the economy, industries and emerging trends that can help your business tackle the challenges it faces in today’s market. We share the learnings and perspectives of leading experts and innovators in the Nordics, both from Nordea and beyond.
Corporate insights
Navigating the new era of supply chain resilience
The era of hyper-efficient, lean supply chains is over. In today’s geopolitically volatile world, businesses are discovering that true agility comes not from speed alone, but from building resilience and strategic flexibility into their global networks.
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Corporate insights
Navigating IFRS 18 from an FX perspective: Why corporate treasurers need to act now
The new accounting standard becomes mandatory in January 2027—and it’s set to fundamentally change how foreign exchange impacts your financial statements.
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Sustainability
Scope 3 emissions: the next big test for corporate climate action
Companies that proactively engage with their Scope 3 emissions are finding opportunities to deliver business value beyond compliance, from more strategic procurement decisions to greater supply chain resilience.
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Corporate insights
US-China trade summit: Key takeaways for Nordic businesses
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.
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Events
Nordic economies show resilience as corporates resume deal activity
International bank partners gathered at Nordea Talks on 20 May in Copenhagen for insights on Nordic market momentum, the economic outlook and the strategic shifts reshaping payments, funding and corporate investment across the region.
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Economy
Chief Economist's Corner: Rearmament can create economic growth in Europe
The world, and not least Europe, is undergoing a historic rearmament. It will be expensive, but could lead to economic growth in the long term.
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Economic Outlook
Danish economy stands on solid foundation
The war in the Middle East challenges the resilience of international and Danish economies, but the foundation for continued growth is quite solid.
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Economic Outlook
Norway economic outlook: Inflation in focus
The overall impact of the Middle East conflict on activity in the Norwegian economy is likely to be limited. Even so, the outlook is somewhat weaker than in previous forecasts because of higher, not lower, interest rates.
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Economic Outlook
Finland economic outlook: Will growth continue?
The Finnish economy has finally returned to broad-based growth, with both private consumption and industrial output picking up. Growth is also beginning to support the labour market and public finances. However, higher energy prices and rising interest rates in the wake of the Middle East crisis are expected to weigh on economic activity later in the year.
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Economic Outlook
Sweden economic outlook: Staying the course
Sweden is on a solid footing and can withstand several of the challenges arising from the war in the Middle East. A favourable circumstance is the low inflation rate this year. Uncertainty is high. A key factor will be how long the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
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Economic Outlook
Global economic outlook: Geopolitical drag
The Middle East war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupt energy and supply chains and weaken confidence. We therefore downgrade our global growth forecast, while central banks face rising price pressures.
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