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Weak GDP Growth May Lead to Swedish Interest Rate Cut

Swedish economy is running on low gear. GDP increased less than expected during the year's second quarter.
Weak GDP Growth May Lead to Swedish Interest Rate Cut

European Central Bank Maintains Key Interest Rate at 2 Percent

European Central Bank (ECB) leaves its key interest rates unchanged, with the bank's important deposit rate remaining at 2 percent. The message was expected after eight interest rate cuts in a year by the ECB – which halved the key interest rates ahead of the July meeting.
European Central Bank Maintains Key Interest Rate at 2 Percent

Lower Tariffs Drive Stockholm Stock Exchange Gains

The Stockholm stock exchange continues the upward trend. At the close on Thursday, the broad OMXS index had risen 0,4 percent – in line with global stock market gains.
Lower Tariffs Drive Stockholm Stock Exchange Gains

ECB Expected to Maintain Current Interest Rate

The market expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to leave the interest rates unchanged in Thursday's interest rate decision. The result will come early in the afternoon.
ECB Expected to Maintain Current Interest Rate

Muted Corporate Loan Demand in Euro Zone Despite Lower Rates

Demand for loans among companies in the euro zone was muted during the second quarter, shows a report from the European Central Bank (ECB). The net increase from the previous quarter was 2 percent.
Muted Corporate Loan Demand in Euro Zone Despite Lower Rates

Stockholm Stock Exchange Opens Week with Slight Gains

The Stockholm stock exchange started the trading week slightly up. The broad OMXS index rose 0.
Stockholm Stock Exchange Opens Week with Slight Gains

Euro Zone Inflation Rises to 2.0 Percent in June

Inflation in the euro zone rose to 2. 0 percent in June from 1.
Euro Zone Inflation Rises to 2.0 Percent in June

German Inflation Falls Unexpectedly to 2.0 Percent in June

Inflation in Germany unexpectedly fell to 2. 0 percent in June, according to the German statistics office Destatis.
German Inflation Falls Unexpectedly to 2.0 Percent in June

Inflation Increases in Major Eurozone Countries

Consumer prices rose by 0. 8 percent in annual terms in France in June, show preliminary calculations.
Inflation Increases in Major Eurozone Countries

German Economic Confidence Surges in June, Surpassing Expectations

Future confidence in the German economy is improving and investors' optimism lifted unexpectedly much in June, shows a monthly index from the Zew institute. .
German Economic Confidence Surges in June, Surpassing Expectations

Swedish Households Could Save Thousands if Interest Rates Drop

Households with large variable mortgages can look forward to thousands in lower loan costs this year – if the Central Bank does as the market believes and lowers the interest rate two more times. The first interest rate reduction is expected on Wednesday.
Swedish Households Could Save Thousands if Interest Rates Drop

Denmark Cuts Interest Rate Following ECB Decision

Den Danish central bank Nationalbanken lowers the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points from 1.
Denmark Cuts Interest Rate Following ECB Decision

ECB Lowers Interest Rate Amid Inflation Forecast Adjustments

The European Central Bank (ECB) lowers interest rates as expected by 0. 25 percentage points.
ECB Lowers Interest Rate Amid Inflation Forecast Adjustments

Eurozone Inflation Falls Below ECB Target in May

Inflation in the eurozone decreased to 1. 9 per cent in May, according to new statistics.
Eurozone Inflation Falls Below ECB Target in May

Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Week with Loss Amid Global Tariff Concerns

The Stockholm Stock Exchange began the new week with falling prices. The trend is similar in the rest of the world after new American tariff games.
Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Week with Loss Amid Global Tariff Concerns

Spain's Inflation Drops to 1.9 Percent in May, Lowest in Seven Months

Inflation in Spain fell to 1. 9 percent in May, according to preliminary figures.
Spain's Inflation Drops to 1.9 Percent in May, Lowest in Seven Months

Stock Market Dips While Satellite Company Ovzon Surges 42 Percent

The Stockholm stock exchange fluctuated around zero on the week's last trading day after Thursday's half-day holiday, but the broad OMXS index closed at minus 0. 3 percent in the end.
Stock Market Dips While Satellite Company Ovzon Surges 42 Percent

Bulgaria Set to Adopt Euro Currency in 2026

The EU country Bulgaria is on its way to become the 21st country to introduce the euro as currency. A final formal obstacle can soon be overcome and open up for the transition in 2026.
Bulgaria Set to Adopt Euro Currency in 2026

Weak Economic Data May Lead to ECB Interest Rate Cut in June

A gloomy mood in both the German and French economies is now opening up for a rate cut from the European Central Bank (ECB) in June, writes the news agency Bloomberg. For Europe's largest and most important economy, Germany, the country's composite purchasing managers' index rose to 48.
Weak Economic Data May Lead to ECB Interest Rate Cut in June

ECB Chief Sees Trump's Policy as Boost for Euro Stability

That the euro is strengthened against the dollar is a consequence of President Donald Trump's unpredictable policy and implies an opportunity for Europe. She says Christine Lagarde, head of the European Central Bank (ECB) in an interview with La Tribune Dimanche.
ECB Chief Sees Trump's Policy as Boost for Euro Stability

ECB Members Advocate for Interest Rate Cut in June

The only correct thing is to lower the interest rate in June, provided that the current forecasts of a decreasing inflation rate and a slower economic cycle hold. This is what the Finnish member of the European Central Bank (ECB), Olli Rehn, said during an appearance in Helsinki on Friday.
ECB Members Advocate for Interest Rate Cut in June

Interest Rate Cuts Possible Later This Year Say Analysts

Swedish households struggling with high mortgage rates should not count on help from the Central Bank this week, according to most analysts. But there may be interest rate reductions later this year.
Interest Rate Cuts Possible Later This Year Say Analysts

ECB Lowers Rates Again, More Cuts Expected This Year

The European Central Bank (ECB) is lowering its interest rates for the seventh time since June last year. And more rate cuts are expected during the year, which could open up for interest rate cuts also in Sweden.
ECB Lowers Rates Again, More Cuts Expected This Year

ABB Gains Despite Downturn in Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended half-day trading on Maundy Thursday on a minus. The broad OMXS index closed 0.
ABB Gains Despite Downturn in Stockholm Stock Exchange
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