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US Consumer Confidence Hits 12-Year Low Over Inflation Concerns

Inflation worries due to the Trump administration's trade war are dominating the mood among American consumers, shows a monthly index from The Conference Board. Future confidence is down to its lowest level in twelve years, according to a sub-index.

US Consumer Confidence Hits 12-Year Low Over Inflation Concerns

Wall Street Rallies as Hopes Rise for Softer Tariff Policies

Wall Street rose sharply in a cheerful start to the trading week. Once again, the mood is being steered by President Donald Trump's shifting statements about import tariffs – and now investors are choosing to put their trust in hope.

Wall Street Rallies as Hopes Rise for Softer Tariff Policies

China Holds Steady on Interest Rates Amid Economic Challenges

Chinese banks are leaving their one- and five-year interest rates unchanged at 3. 1 and 3.

China Holds Steady on Interest Rates Amid Economic Challenges

Zelensky: Speaking with Trump today

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is to talk to his American counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday. This is stated by Zelenskyj himself during a state visit to Finland, at a live broadcast press conference.

Zelensky: Speaking with Trump today

Wall Street rises – after a pitch-black week

From down like a pancake to up like a sun. The New York stock exchange turned around and ended an otherwise very dark trading week with rising prices.

Wall Street rises – after a pitch-black week

Klarna registers for stock exchange listing in New York

Payment giant Klarna has registered with the US financial supervisory authority SEC to be introduced on the New York Stock Exchange. Bloomberg predicts one of the year's largest financial company listings on Wall Street.

Klarna registers for stock exchange listing in New York

American Airlines flags loss

American Airlines is now the next airline giant to report a larger quarterly loss than expected after its competitor Delta Airlines announced the same. .

American Airlines flags loss

China's Consumer Price Index Falls

Consumer prices in China fell last month, which is the first time since January 2024. The Consumer Price Index, an important measure of inflation, fell by 0.

China's Consumer Price Index Falls

The Euro Rises After "Hawkish" ECB Rate Cut

The euro received a boost after an interest rate decision from the European Central Bank (ECB), up around five öre against the krona to 11 kronor. The market is reacting to the ECB describing the interest rate level as clearly less restrictive, which is interpreted as a signal that there may not be many more cuts.

The Euro Rises After "Hawkish" ECB Rate Cut

Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"

Inflation is now rising unexpectedly much. The consequence: an interest rate cut from the Central Bank is seen as very distant, according to analysts.

Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"

Starmer welcomed Zelenskyj after the chaotic meeting

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj was warmly welcomed with consideration by the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street. We must achieve a sustainable peace that shows Ukraine's sovereignty, said Starmer.

Starmer welcomed Zelenskyj after the chaotic meeting

Multiple Media Outlets Denied Access to Trump's Meeting

The White House denied reporters from several news media access to the USA's President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting on Wednesday, reports the news agency Reuters. .

Multiple Media Outlets Denied Access to Trump's Meeting

American restaurant chain Hooters on the Brink of Bankruptcy

The American restaurant chain Hooters, known for its young lightly dressed waitresses and chicken wings, may eventually have a bankruptcy application on the menu. .

American restaurant chain Hooters on the Brink of Bankruptcy

Northvolt Owner: "Moving Quickly in the Right Direction"

Northvolt has got significantly better momentum in production at the Skellefteå factory. This is stated by one of the owners, the CEO of the First AP Fund, Kristin Magnusson Bernard.

Northvolt Owner: "Moving Quickly in the Right Direction"

Sources: Prada wants to buy Versace

The Italian luxury company Prada may be on its way to acquire the competitor Versace, according to sources to the news agency Bloomberg. The company, which was once founded by Gianni Versace but is now owned by British Capri Holdings, made an operating loss of 21 million dollars in the last quarter and has been on its way to being sold to the American holding company Tapestry, owner of American brands such as Kate Spade and Coach.

Sources: Prada wants to buy Versace

Trump's Order: Stop Climate Work Immediately

The USA's catastrophic responsibility authority has been ordered to discontinue all work related to climate change. .

Trump's Order: Stop Climate Work Immediately

Trump pauses prosecution for bribery abroad

President Donald Trump has ordered the US Department of Justice to stop prosecuting Americans suspected of having violated federal American legislation against bribery of foreign officials. This will mean significantly more business for the USA, says Trump.

Trump pauses prosecution for bribery abroad

India's Central Bank Lowers Interest Rate

India's central bank lowers the interest rate to 6. 25 percent from the previous 6.

India's Central Bank Lowers Interest Rate

Amazon both meets and disappoints expectations

The American e-commerce giant Amazon partially exceeded expectations in its quarterly report after the stock market closed in New York on Thursday. However, the company also provided several announcements that were received negatively and the stock fell in after-hours trading.

Amazon both meets and disappoints expectations

Tesla's sales plummet in Germany

The American electric car manufacturer Tesla's sales in Germany crashed in January, when 1,277 new Tesla vehicles were registered according to German authorities. .

Tesla's sales plummet in Germany

Spotify exceeds expectations – the stock surges

Spotify's share – already one of the year's winners on Wall Street – is surging upward after the streaming service's 2024 financial report. The company is setting records for profit and profitability – and is also exceeding expectations regarding the number of users.

Spotify exceeds expectations – the stock surges

New Record for the Gold Price

The gold price reaches new record levels. It went up on Thursday to 2,798.

New Record for the Gold Price

Unexpectedly Strong Nordea Report Impresses

The stock exchange is not particularly impressed by the major bank Nordea's financial report. The share barely moves at all, despite reports showing that the bank is doing slightly better than expected and that the dividend will be increased again this year.

Unexpectedly Strong Nordea Report Impresses

Tech companies can profit from Chinese AI breakthrough

It is far from all tech giants that have taken a beating after the unexpected Chinese AI breakthrough, with Deepseek. Apple and Meta - among the largest players in the sector - can instead rejoice at rising stock prices after the news of good, but significantly cheaper AI models.

Tech companies can profit from Chinese AI breakthrough