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ECB Chief Sees Trump's Policy as Boost for Euro Stability
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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 Members Advocate for Interest Rate Cut in June
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ECB Members Advocate for Interest Rate Cut in June

Interest Rate Cuts Possible Later This Year Say Analysts
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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
ECB Lowers Rates Again, More Cuts Expected This Year
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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
ABB Gains Despite Downturn in Stockholm Stock Exchange
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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
Man Fined €4,500 for Hugging German Chancellor Scholz
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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)
Eurozone Inflation Drop Fuels Hopes for ECB Rate Cuts
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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
German Inflation Drop Signals Potential ECB Rate Cut in April
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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
French Inflation Dips Below Expectations, Impacting ECB Decisions
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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.
Swedish Krona SEK Hits Strongest Level Against Euro and Dollar Since 2022
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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 Interest Rate Hike Odds Rise to 40 Percent, SEB Reports
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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
Major Bank: Risk of Interest Rate Hike Before Summer
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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
The Euro Rises After "Hawkish" ECB Rate Cut
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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
Swish Restored After ECB Platform Glitch Causes Brief Outage
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Swish Restored After ECB Platform Glitch Causes Brief Outage

A Multi-Billion Fund to Save Industry
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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
Pension Giant Believes in Strong Stockholm Stock Exchange
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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
So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs
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So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs

If President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on the EU, the Swedish steel and automotive industry may be affected. At the same time, an upward inflation pressure could make it more difficult to continue with interest rate cuts
Stock market up – over 7 percent in January
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Stock market up – over 7 percent in January

The Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad OMXS index hovered around zero on Friday and closed at plus 0. 1 percent
The ECB lowers the interest rate – more is expected
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The ECB lowers the interest rate – more is expected

The European Central Bank (ECB) lowers the interest rates as expected by 0,25 percentage points. The market expects further reductions in the near future
EU on the Environment: Must Become More Flexible
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EU on the Environment: Must Become More Flexible

The EU sets the direction towards better competitiveness and less bureaucracy - but still promises a continued investment in the climate. However, we must be flexible, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
ECB Chief: We Must Prepare for Tariffs
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ECB Chief: We Must Prepare for Tariffs

Bankers to build European transfer system
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Bankers to build European transfer system

German economy continues to shrink
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German economy continues to shrink

The EU's economic engine, the German economy, contracted for the second year in a row in 2024, according to the country's statistics agency Destatis. And no major recovery for the export-dependent economy is expected to come in 2025
The Warning: The ECB is far too slow
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The Warning: The ECB is far too slow

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