Nordic outlook – Green shoots

Danske Research Team Danske Bank A/S

Highlights

The global economic situation is turning slightly more positive from an already decent near-term outlook.

Nordic economies stand to improve in somewhat different ways, with more domestic growth in Denmark, Sweden and to some extent Finland recovering, and inflation cooling in Norway.

Trade and security policies remain a source of high uncertainty and a longer run negative for growth, although currently overshadowed by the good cyclical situation.

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Danske Research Team

Danske Bank A/S

Research is part of Danske Bank Markets and operate as Danske Bank's research department. The department monitors financial markets and economic trends of relevance to Danske Bank Markets and its clients.

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