Join us for the release of the Nordea Economic Outlook on 9 May. Sign up for the webinar with our chief economist for an inside look.
Uncertainty remains high in the global economic outlook, amid recent turmoil in the banking sector, persistently high inflation and ongoing effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Headline inflation has been falling, due to lower energy prices compared to a year ago, but underlying core inflation remains well above targets, despite sharp interest rate hikes by many central banks. Labour markets are still tight, with low unemployment, raising concerns that rising wages could perpetuate high inflation.
When will labour markets regain their balance and the underlying pressures start to ease?
Join us when we release the new Nordea Economic Outlook on 9 May. Sign up for the webinar with Nordea’s Group Chief Economist Helge Pedersen where he will share valuable insights on the current economic landscape and our predictions for what lies ahead.
Date: 9 May 2023
Time: 12:00 CET
Duration: 30 minutes with Q&A
Language: English
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