Soaring inflation and higher interest rates shook the foundation of the world economy in 2023. Fortunately, the outcome was better than feared. But challenges await in 2024, with uncertainties looming under the surface.

Tighter monetary policy will start to bite for businesses and households alike. Central banks face the challenge of when to pivot from raising interest rates to cutting them. Add to that risks from two major wars, geopolitical tensions and several important elections, including in the US, that could shape the new world order.

Don’t get caught off guard. Find out what to expect when we release the Nordea Economic Outlook on 24 January, with our latest analyses and projections for the Nordic and global economies.

Sign up for the webinar with Nordea Group Chief Economist Helge Pedersen

Date: 24 January 2024
Time: 11:00 CET
Duration: 30 minutes with Q&A
Language: English

Interested in one of our local Nordic webinars?

In addition to our webinar in English, we also hold webinars in local languages from our four Nordic home markets. Sign up via the links below.

Finnish - 24 January at 11:00 EET

Norwegian - 24 January at 12:00 CET

Danish - 24 January at 10:00 CET

Swedish - 24 January at 14:00 CET

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