Eurozone inflation is set to push above the ECB’s 2% target for the first time since 2018. But we think higher near-term inflation is unlikely to...
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Norway | A strong, consumer-led rebound is to be expected
Posted by James Watson on Jun 28, 2021
Hard data indicate a positive start to Q2, and we expect the economy tostrengthen further through the summer. While a relatively slow vaccination...
Sweden | Country Economic Forecast May
Posted by James Watson on May 21, 2021
The Swedish economy grew by 1.1% in Q1 according to the flash estimate, the best performance in western Europe. Monthly indicators show that this was...
Finland | Country Economic Forecast May
Posted by James Watson on May 12, 2021
Finland is keeping tight control over the coronavirus outbreak. New infections are falling steadily, over 40% of the adult population has received at...
Norway | Country Economic Forecast April
Posted by James Watson on Apr 30, 2021
Norway’s economy is restrained by activity restrictions that aim to maintain tight control over the pandemic. However, once containment measures...
Sweden | Country Economic Forecast April
Posted by James Watson on Apr 21, 2021
Sweden’s economy looks increasingly resilient to the latest round of activity restrictions. Despite stricter lockdown measures and a slow vaccine...
Norway | Country Economic Forecast March
Posted by James Watson on Mar 29, 2021
The fastest rise in virus cases of the pandemic so far, a lacklustre vaccine rollout, and a stringent lockdown are dragging on Norway’s economy. Yet...
US | Highest hurdle to a more open trade policy is still China
Posted by James Watson on Feb 8, 2021
The Joe Biden administration faces unresolved trade disputes across the world, but the US-China relationship is the area with the greatest barriers...
US-China trade ties will remain frayed for some time
Posted by James Watson on Aug 12, 2020
The coronavirus crisis makes it even less likely that China will achieve its trade deal targets for US export purchases. This could further strain...