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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

Man Fined €4,500 for Hugging German Chancellor Scholz

The middle-aged man slipped past Olaf Scholz's bodyguards and gave Germany's Federal Chancellor a hug. But you don't do that unpunished – the 50-year-old has now been fined 4,500 euros (50,000 kronor).
Man Fined €4,500 for Hugging German Chancellor Scholz

Eurozone Inflation Drop Fuels Hopes for ECB Rate Cuts

Inflation in the eurozone is falling towards the target. This means that there may be one or two interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank (ECB) during the first half of the year.
Eurozone Inflation Drop Fuels Hopes for ECB Rate Cuts

German Inflation Drop Signals Potential ECB Rate Cut in April

Inflation in Germany falls more than expected, according to preliminary calculations for March. This can open up for another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank (ECB) in April.
German Inflation Drop Signals Potential ECB Rate Cut in April

French Inflation Dips Below Expectations, Impacting ECB Decisions

Both France's and Spain's inflation was significantly lower in March than expected, which may affect the European Central Bank (ECB) at the next interest rate decision. .
French Inflation Dips Below Expectations, Impacting ECB Decisions

Swedish Krona SEK Hits Strongest Level Against Euro and Dollar Since 2022

The Swedish krona is strengthening against both the euro and the dollar. The euro is now down to its lowest level since autumn 2022.
Swedish Krona SEK Hits Strongest Level Against Euro and Dollar Since 2022

Swedish Interest Rate Hike Odds Rise to 40 Percent, SEB Reports

The probability of the Swedish Central Bank raising the interest rate this year has increased significantly after last week's interest rate decision, according to the pricing on the interest rate market. From levels around 4 percent before the interest rate decision, the probability in the pricing now stands at 40 percent, shows a report from the major bank SEB.
Swedish Interest Rate Hike Odds Rise to 40 Percent, SEB Reports

Major Bank: Risk of Interest Rate Hike Before Summer

The Swedish Central Bank is not expected to adjust the interest rate at this week's interest rate meeting. But unexpectedly high Swedish inflation and Trump's trade war may lead to a hike soon.
Major Bank: Risk of Interest Rate Hike Before Summer

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

Swish Restored After ECB Platform Glitch Causes Brief Outage

The payment service Swish is working again after being down for about an hour on Wednesday afternoon. The reason was technical problems with a platform operated by the European Central Bank (ECB).
Swish Restored After ECB Platform Glitch Causes Brief Outage

A Multi-Billion Fund to Save Industry

Europe's industry is to be transformed with billions from the emissions trading and guarantees for cheaper energy, hopes the EU Commission. And simpler rules are to give small businesses better growth.
A Multi-Billion Fund to Save Industry

Pension Giant Believes in Strong Stockholm Stock Exchange

It will be the Stockholm Stock Exchange's and the crown's revenge this year – at least if you believe First AP Fund's CEO Kristin Magnusson Bernard. There are conditions for both a strong stock market development and actually also for the crown to strengthen when capital flows come in.
Pension Giant Believes in Strong Stockholm Stock Exchange
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