Economics

‘A glimpse of hope’ - Nordea Economic Outlook published today

2012-03-27

In Nordea's Economic Outlook out today the headline ‘A glimpse of hope’ refers to the new seemingly more favourable prospects for the global economy after the financial drama of 2011.

Oil is the world’s most powerful political tool at the moment

2012-01-09

While softer supply/demand balances point to weaker oil prices in H1 2012, global geopolitical risk outweighs the bearish fundamental signal.

Euro area turnaround on the way?

2012-01-05

At the beginning of 2012 most observers and analysts expect the sovereign debt crisis to rumble on and perhaps even deteriorate further.

2012 - a year of challenges

2011-12-28

Without saying too much it is safe to conclude that 2011 was a year of unforeseen events that had a significant impact on the global economy.

Global rates forecast update: While waiting for Santa Claus, Draghi will deliver

2011-12-05

EU leaders are not expected to agree on a grand bargain to contain the debt crisis – at least not on this side of Christmas. Instead European Central Bank president Drahgi on 8 December will cut rates and offer 2-3 year LTRO’s, signalling leading rates will be lower for longer.

US Super Committee likely to admit defeat on debt deal

2011-11-21

Barring an unlikely, last-second breakthrough, the committee is likely to announce Monday or Tuesday that it failed to reach its mandated goal of writing a bipartisan bill to reduce deficits over the next 10 years by at least USD 1.2trn.

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EBA capital review confirms Nordea's strong position

2011-10-27

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published on Wednesday its estimate of necessary recapitalisation in the European banking sector.

Stagnation

2011-10-12

Recent data reinforce the picture that Swedish economic growth is slowing. Exports are slipping, the domestic economy is wobbly and there are already signs that unemploy-ment is rising.

Economic Outlook: Signs of crisis

2011-08-31

Leading economic indicators suggest that the world economy is facing a very uncertain period.

Nordea raises growth forecast

2011-01-19

The outlook for the Nordics is fine

2010-08-30