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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Events
Europe’s path in an age of uncertainty: Reflections from Nordea’s AAA Seminar
With geopolitical tensions rising and technology reshaping markets, Europe stands at a crossroads. Our AAA Seminar examined the choices facing policymakers and investors as they navigate in an increasingly complex global landscape.
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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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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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Sustainability
The Middle East war and Europe’s energy dependence
The strategic rationale for renewable energy and electrification has never been clearer for the EU, now that the second energy crisis in four years has reminded us of the value of energy self-sufficiency.
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FX
Celebrating AutoFX: 10 years of treasury innovation
Ten years ago, Nordea built AutoFX with a large global corporate, driven by a simple vision: to help corporate treasuries automate daily FX tasks. Today, as we celebrate this milestone, we’re witnessing a shift in how companies approach treasury automation – moving from operational efficiency to strategic enablement.
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Cash management
What is liquidity management, and why does it matter?
Liquidity management helps businesses remain financially resilient. With the right structures in place, companies can manage cash flows efficiently, reduce risk and maintain flexibility in volatile markets.
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Digital banking
Evolution, not revolution: A Nordic perspective on digital currencies
As the financial world buzzes with talk of digital currencies, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and blockchain-based payments, the question arises: Are we witnessing a revolutionary transformation or a natural evolution of our monetary system?
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