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Iceland GDP (Q3 14)

Iceland’s economy rebounded in Q3 after contracting for two consecutive quarters, led by a surge in investment. Although the quarterly data are very volatile, this expansion suggests that Iceland is...

5th December 2014 · 1 min read

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Swiss GDP (Q3 14)

Q3’s Swiss GDP figures suggested that the economy is still holding up well against the twin pressures of euro-zone weakness and the strong franc. But the Swiss National Bank may have more work to do...

3rd December 2014 · 1 min read

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Swedish & Danish GDP (Q3 14)

The rise in Swedish GDP in Q3 provides further evidence of a steady recovery and will help to alleviate fears of a Japanese-style bout of deflation and stagnation. But growth is not strong enough for...

28th November 2014 · 1 min read

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Norwegian GDP (Q3 14)

Q3’s reasonably solid gain in GDP maintained Norway’s position as the strongest of the Nordic economies. But signs of weaker household spending and the likely negative effects of lower oil prices...

20th November 2014 · 1 min read

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Swedish CPI (Oct. 14)

The rise in Sweden’s headline inflation rate in October will do little to dispel fears that the country is succumbing to a damaging bout of deflation and will maintain pressure on the Riksbank to...

11th November 2014 · 1 min read

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Iceland GDP (Q2 14)

Iceland’s economy contracted in Q2 for the third consecutive quarter, raising questions over the sustainability of the economic recovery. But there are still reasons to believe that its economy will...

19th September 2014 · 1 min read

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Swiss GDP (Q2 14)

Switzerland’s economy unexpectedly stagnated in Q2, suggesting that it is feeling the effects of weakness in the euro-zone, its major trading partner.

2nd September 2014 · 1 min read

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Danish GDP (Q2 14)

The Danish economy unexpectedly contracted in Q2 as a result of a sharp fall in exports, suggesting that Denmark is feeling the effects of the slowdown in its biggest trading partner, the euro-zone.

29th August 2014 · 1 min read

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Norwegian GDP (Q2 14)

Q2’s sharp rise in Norwegian GDP made imminent policy action by the Norges Bank look very unlikely. But we still expect the Bank to cut interest rates next year as the krone strengthens further and...

21st August 2014 · 1 min read

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Swedish GDP (Q2 14, Prov.)

The provisional estimate of Swedish Q2 GDP revealed a disappointingly weak pace of growth. But domestic demand remains reassuringly strong, suggesting that the economic recovery will remain on track.

30th July 2014 · 1 min read

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Iceland GDP (Q1 14)

The small fall in Icelandic GDP in the first quarter of 2014 was somewhat disappointing but we do not think that this marks the start of a renewed deterioration in the economy.

6th June 2014 · 1 min read

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Finland GDP (Q1 14)

Q1 GDP data confirmed that Finland’s economy is still struggling to exit its recession. Indeed, it now seems that 2014 will mark the third straight year of economic contraction for the northernmost...

5th June 2014 · 1 min read

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Swedish GDP (Q1 14)

Q1’s small fall in Swedish GDP was little surprise after its sharp rise in Q4. But while the economy’s underlying growth is decent, the Riksbank might yet ease policy again in order to ward of...

30th May 2014 · 1 min read

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Swiss GDP (Q1 14)

Q1’s pick-up in Swiss GDP growth is a relief after a weak Q4 and suggests that the economy is still coping with the strong franc. But the threat of prolonged deflation will keep the central bank in...

28th May 2014 · 1 min read

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Danish GDP (Q1 14)

The Danish economy started 2014 strongly. But continued household deleveraging means that growth this year is likely to be more sluggish than the consensus expects.

28th May 2014 · 1 min read