Nordic & Swiss Data Response Norwegian GDP (Q1 13) The mainland Norwegian economy picked-up strongly in Q1, suggesting that Q4’s slowdown was an outlier. But we still expect the economy to slow later in the year as the euro-zone crisis intensifies and... 16th May 2013 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Swiss GDP (Q4 12) Swiss GDP data for Q4 confirmed that, while growth is clearly slowing, the economy has continued to outperform most others in Europe. But we expect the economy to stagnate this year as problems in the... 28th March 2013 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Iceland GDP (Q4 12) Q4’s Icelandic GDP data confirmed that the economy is slowly recovering from its financial crisis. But while Iceland looks set to continue to outperform the peripheral euro-zone economies this year... 8th March 2013 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Swedish GDP (Q4 12) Q4’s Swedish GDP numbers confirmed that the robust recovery has fizzled out. But Sweden should still perform far better than the euro-zone and most of its neighbours in 2013. 1st March 2013 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Danish GDP (Q4 12) The Danish economy contracted sharply at the end of 2012 as both weak domestic demand and the euro-zone crisis weighed heavily on economic activity. 28th February 2013 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Norwegian GDP (Q4 12) The Norwegian economy rebounded in Q4 after contracting the previous quarter on account of the energy sector, but mainland growth slowed significantly. 13th February 2013 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Swiss & Swedish GDP (Q3 12) Swiss and Swedish GDP figures for Q3 showed that the two economies remained resilient despite the euro-zone’s troubles. But while both may avoid deep recessions next year, we expect growth to be much... 29th November 2012 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Norwegian GDP (Q3 12) Despite the fall in overall GDP in Q3, Norway is still weathering the euro-zone debt crisis rather well. 20th November 2012 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Swiss GDP (Q2 12) Q2’s fall in Swiss GDP could mark the start of a new recession. While Switzerland’s domestic outlook is far better than that of the euro-zone, the open economy will suffer from a strong currency and... 4th September 2012 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Norwegian GDP (Q2 12) Q2’s Norwegian GDP data provided further signs that the economy is shrugging off the euro-zone debt crisis. But although Norway is likely to remain one of Europe’s best performers over the coming... 23rd August 2012 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Swedish GDP (Q2 12) The Swedish GDP figures for Q2 confirmed that the economy is continuing to weather the storm from the euro-zone far better than most of its neighbours. 30th July 2012 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Swedish GDP (Q1 12) The Swedish GDP figures for Q1 suggest that the economy is withstanding the eurozone fiscal crisis pretty well. But we still think that Sweden is set for a bumpy ride andthat the Riksbank will reduce... 30th May 2012 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Norwegian GDP (Q1 12) GDP data for Q1 this year showed Norway’s economy expanding at a very healthy pace. But on balance, we think the adverse effects of the euro-zone debt crisis will prompt Norges Bank to cut its key... 22nd May 2012 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Swedish GDP (Q4 11) Q4’s Swedish GDP figures brought the strongest evidence yet that the problems in the euro-zone are taking their toll on Europe’s healthiest economies. We continue to think that the Riksbank will lower... 29th February 2012 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Swiss GDP (Q3 11) Q3’s Swiss GDP figures confirmed that the economy is finally beginning to suffer from the franc’s strength. With the currency remaining strong and demand from the eurozone set to slump, the economy... 1st December 2011 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Swedish GDP (Q3 11) Q3’s GDP figures revealed that, for now at least, the Swedish economy continues to expand rapidly. Nonetheless, we expect the deepening euro-zone debt crisis to hit Sweden before too long, prompting... 29th November 2011 · 1 min read