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Rates rising: Nordea's experts see continued upward pressure
The article is based on Nordea's latest quarterly Rates and FX webinar, in which economists Jan Størup Nielsen and Samir Barki reviewed the key trends in financial markets and presented Nordea's forecasts for the remainder of 2026.
Chief Economist's Corner: Is a new debt crisis looming? Not in Denmark
Public debt has risen dramatically in many countries since the financial crisis, and even more so since the pandemic. But borrowing is no longer free. This could lead to serious problems in the years ahead – though fortunately not in Denmark.
EU climate policy update: Emission trading reform and electrification push
The European Commission has unveiled revisions to its Emissions Trading System (ETS) and launched an ambitious Electrification Action Plan. The reforms adjust decarbonisation timelines while extending support for industry investment, and set a target to double Europe’s electrification rate to 46% by 2040.
The collaboration between Nordea and European Energy shows how long-term financial partnerships enable complex renewable energy projects, from solar parks to commercial-scale e-methanol production.
From payments to decisions: The future of Transaction Banking
As payment execution becomes faster and more automated, the real value in transaction banking is shifting from managing individual transactions to orchestrating financial flows in real-time environments.
Weaponised currencies and FX fragmentation: What treasurers should do
As geopolitical tensions fragment global FX markets, treasurers must rethink long-held assumptions about liquidity, convertibility and cross-border flexibility.
The Nordic transition in commercial vehicles: Momentum builds, but adoption remains slow
The transition of Nordic commercial transport towards lower emissions is clearly underway, but it still lags passenger transport. Tightening regulation, low Nordic electricity prices and improving technology are pushing the sector toward electrification, despite significant investment requirements.
‘Renovation wave’ kicks off – looking to France for clues
The deadline for national transposition of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) has passed, and countries are now legally responsible for the regulation’s renovation targets. We have reviewed trends in France, the most notable EPBD early-adopter, to get clues about potential future impact.
OX2: Combining wind and battery storage to strengthen the Nordic energy system
Nordea recently supported OX2 in securing project financing for two co-located battery energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 235 MW/470 MWh, integrated with the company's new onshore wind portfolio in Finland.