Norway Wealth Fund Chief Sees Inflation as Market Risk
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - The CEO of Norway's massive $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund flagged inflationary pressures in the United States as a key risk for financial markets in 2025.
Nicolai Tangen, head of the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, cited concerns over rising inflation in the U.S. during an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He also highlighted sovereign debt levels globally as another potential challenge.
"Whether you get to a point where investors think that government debt is generally too high across the world and they want a much higher coupon to finance governments," Tangen said.
With investments in nearly 9,000 companies across 70 countries, representing 1.5% of global listed equities, Norway's sovereign wealth fund holds significant influence in global markets.