Financial waters are choppy as crosscurrents from high inflation, rising interest rates and recession fears challenge the global economy and markets. 

Find out what to expect when we release the Nordea Economic Outlook on 7 September, with our latest analyses and projections for the Nordic and global economies.

Join us for a webinar in English with Group Chief Economist Helge J. Pedersen.

Date: 7 September 2022
Time: 12:00 CET
Duration: 30 minutes with Q&A
Language: English

Economic Outlook
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Corporate insights

Sweden’s economic resilience drives new business

Despite global uncertainties, Sweden’s robust economic fundamentals pave the way for an increase in corporate transaction activity in the second half of 2025. Nordea’s view is that interest rates are likely to remain low, and our experts accordingly expect a pickup in deals.

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Economic Outlook

Finnish economic outlook: Waiting for the turn

Finland’s economic growth has been delayed this year. Economic fundamentals have improved, as lower interest rates and lower inflation improve consumers’ purchasing power. However, the long period of weak confidence in the economy continues to weigh on consumption and investment.

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Economic Outlook

Monetary stimulus comes with a delay in Finland

The monetary policy tightening initiated by the ECB in 2022 halted economic growth in Finland and sent home prices tumbling. So why isn’t the monetary policy loosening that began a year ago having a positive effect on the Finnish economy yet?

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