Join Helge J. Pedersen as he explores the key forces shaping the economy in the years ahead.
Date: 2 September 2026
Time: 11:00 CET
Duration: 30 minutes plus Q&A
Language: English
Economic Outlook
Nordea Economic Outlook September 2026: Navigating a world in flux
Join us for the release of the Nordea Economic Outlook on 2 September. Register for our webinar featuring Nordea’s Group Chief Economist Helge J. Pedersen, who will present Nordea’s latest economic analysis and forecasts.
The global economy has shown remarkable resilience, but uncertainty remains high. The war in the Middle East has pushed oil prices higher, reigniting inflation concerns and prompting central banks to reassess their policy paths. Bond yields have climbed, and the AI-driven investment boom, which so far has lifted economic activity and stock markets, is raising questions of its own.
Are we heading towards rising inflation? How will central banks respond – and what does this mean for interest rates, currencies and growth across the Nordics and beyond?
Economic Outlook
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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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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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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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