Insights

Economic Outlook

Risk of continued wage pressure in Norway

The historically low wage share in the manufacturing sector presents a clear upside risk to wage growth and to Norges Bank’s forecasts in the coming years. Consequently, it may take even longer before inflation returns to the inflation target.

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Economic Outlook

Large revisions to Denmark's economic growth

Denmark is characterised by being a small and open economy, offering numerous advantages in a global landscape marked by rapid changes. However, there are also drawbacks.

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Economic Outlook

Weak labour supply dampens growth in Sweden

Sweden is facing a demographic shift. As population growth slows significantly, labour supply is holding back long-term economic growth in Sweden.

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Economic Outlook

Norwegian economic outlook: Limited room for rate cuts

Economic growth in Norway has picked up significantly, and the outlook is good despite global turmoil. Rising household purchasing power is the main reason for the current economic upturn.

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Economic Outlook

Swedish economic outlook: Regaining confidence

The turbulent global environment has impacted the Swedish economy, leading to slower growth and a subdued start to the year. However, households are becoming more confident, and we expect spending to pick up going forward.

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Fraud

Pump and dump – scams where you’re urged to buy low-value shares

Pump and dump is a type of investment fraud involving bad deals. There is a real share with a real value – but by manipulating the market, fraudsters make money by luring people into a bad investment. Protect yourself by understanding how it works.

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Economic Outlook

Global economic outlook: Receding risks

Some of the downside risks in the global economy have vanished since our spring forecast due to President Trump’s trade deals and the fiscal agreement in the US.

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Private economy

Students in the Nordics – here’s how to start your year with a budget check

Are you starting your higher education in Norway, Finland, Denmark or Sweden this year? Then you’re joining thousands of other students taking this step. Managing your money effectively is very important during your student years – and here are some tips and tricks to get going.

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Corporate insights

Navigating Chinese regulation and cultural differences in Shanghai to support Nordic customers

Did you know that in downtown Shanghai – a city with more than 25 million inhabitants - you will find the Nordea branch? The branch is a part of International Corporate Branches (ICB) in Nordea and supports the Nordic corporate customers with subsidiaries in China.

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Sustainable finance

Eidsiva: Transforming Norway’s energy landscape

Nordea supported Norwegian energy and technology company Eidsiva with its green financing framework and green bond issuance in 2025. How will the company put the bond proceeds to use?

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Sustainable banking

Nordea in the driver’s seat in nature-related risk management

Nordea is a frontrunner in addressing nature-related risks and opportunities, according to the second annual Nature Survey conducted by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). The survey places Nordea near or at the top in nearly all six maturity model categories and second overall.

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Digital banking

Three ways we use AI to accelerate efficiency and growth

Artificial intelligence is an important tool for driving efficiency and growth at Nordea. Lately, we have sped up several exciting AI-initiatives to help the bank create innovations for the future.

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