How soaring demand for Ozempic and Wegovy is altering Denmark's economy
The success of weight-loss drugs in the United States, particularly Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic, has led to a surge in sales and profits, driving an influx of US dollars into Denmark's economy and boosting the value of the Danish krone. As a result, Denmark's central bank is keeping interest rates low, leading to lower mortgage rates for Danish homeowners.
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