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Mobile payments surge in Denmark, replacing physical cards
More than 9 out of 10 payments in Danish stores are now digital, with mobile phone-based wallet solutions rapidly gaining traction.
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Cash payments decline in Denmark, contingency use rises
Danes increasingly use cash for contingency, despite a continued decline in payments made with physical currency.
Digital payments dominate, offline readiness critical for Danes
Danmarks Nationalbank reports that over 90 percent of Danish payments are now digital, while citizens increasingly hold cash as a contingency.
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Danish housing debt rises to kr. 2,076 billion
Danes' housing debt in banks and mortgage credit institutions increased by kr. 39.2 billion in the first five months of 2026, reaching a total of kr. 2,076 billion.
Denmark maintains DKK 65 billion bond issuance target for H2 2026
Danmarks Nationalbank announced its central government borrowing strategy for the second half of 2026, maintaining the domestic government bond issuance target at DKK 65 billion.
Nødgaard: Digital payments need resilience, sovereignty
Danmarks Nationalbank Governor Ulrik Nødgaard emphasized the critical need for sovereignty and resilience in digital payment systems.
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Krogstrup highlights risks from USD dominance in Europe
Danmarks Nationalbank Governor Signe Krogstrup warned that the US dollar's dominance in European financial markets is associated with increasing financial stability risks.
US firms integrate 43% of expected costs into prices
A new Danmarks Nationalbank working paper finds that U.S. firms incorporate 43 percent of expected future costs into their reset prices.
Global uncertainty, financial risks, stablecoin growth
Danmarks Nationalbank Governor Christian Kettel Thomsen outlined the central bank's perspective on the global economy and financial system.
Danish TARGET DKK payment system updated, handles kr. 830bn daily
Danmarks Nationalbank has updated its TARGET DKK payment infrastructure, detailing its components and adherence to international principles.
Danish central bank raises key rates by 25 basis points
Danmarks Nationalbank has raised its key interest rates by 25 basis points, effective June 12, 2026.
Parents fund children's first homes via wealth or new debt
A Danmarks Nationalbank study finds that parents finance financial support for their children's first home purchases through both asset drawdowns and increased borrowing.