Economy

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Danish country house

Economic Outlook

Lower inflation in Denmark than in the Euro area

Over the past year, the annual pace of inflation in Denmark has slowed much faster than in the Euro area. In 2024, this trend is expected to reverse, so that Danish consumer prices again will rise faster than in the Euro area.

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Copenhagen skyline

Economic Outlook

Solid growth for the Danish economy

In the coming years, the Danish economy is expected to continue to grow, especially as households will benefit from significant real wage increases.

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Helsinki, Finland

Economic Outlook

Time for adjustment in the Finnish economy

High interest rates have sent the Finnish economy into a recession. Mortgage holders and the public sector are adapting their spending to respond to higher interest rates, which has weakened demand but will lead to more balanced finances.

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Economic Outlook

Can AI boost productivity in Finland?

Initial research suggests that using artificial intelligence can significantly improve productivity. Due to its high digital readiness, Finland is in a good position to leverage AI. After all, AI creates an opportunity for Finnish companies to get back on the productivity growth track.

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Sweden's Rikbank Governor Erik Thedéen

Economy

Riksbank governor: On track for cutting interest rates in Sweden

Interest rate cuts appear to be on the horizon in Sweden. But when and how quickly will they come? One of the country's top monetary policymakers, Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen, shared his insights with Nordea's institutional clients at an event in Copenhagen.

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Helge & Wammen portrait

Economy

Denmark’s finance minister: ‘We’re not yet out of the woods’

At a recent event for Nordea’s institutional clients, Danish Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen shared the economic outlook and the government’s 2030 reform plan, while Kristine Rasmussen from Danmarks Nationalbank discussed the country’s funding needs in the coming year.

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Denmark, Copenhagen, View over canal

Economic Outlook

Growth pause for the Danish economy

After several years of high growth, Danish economic activity has slowed down. The dampening is expected to be relatively mild and soon to be replaced by renewed progress during this year.

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Swedish village houses

Economic Outlook

Household debt burden on the decline in Sweden

Swedish household debt relative to income is falling for the first time since the mid-1990s – contributing to resilience in the long term, but raising questions about household spending and housing market trends in the near term.

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Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen

Economic Outlook

Public finances are rock-solid in Denmark

The trend in Denmark is opposite to that of many other countries where large public deficits have taken hold. The solid finances help to ensure stable, low interest rates in Denmark.

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Offshore oil rigs in Scotland.

Economic Outlook

The Norwegian economy and an energy price shock

In the next couple of years, activity in the Norwegian economy will be less affected by petroleum price changes than previously. But large energy shocks will impact price growth and thus Norges Bank’s interest rate decisions.

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Helge J. Pedersen

Economic Outlook

Nordea Chief Economist: Increased chances of a soft landing

The prospects for the global economy are still relatively good despite significant monetary policy tightening. Inflation has fallen sharply, and central banks will likely start cutting rates this year. This increases the chances of a soft landing, but uncertainty is high.

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Economic Outlook

Norwegian economic outlook: Better times ahead

Slightly lower interest rates, continued high wage growth and low unemployment will gradually improve households’ purchasing power. We therefore foresee better times ahead for both the Norwegian economy and the housing market.

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