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Lowered German GDP Forecast – Warning of US Tariffs

Germany barely seems to be recovering at all next year after the GDP decline in 2024, according to a revised forecast from the German central bank Bundesbank. Bundesbank is lowering its growth forecast for 2025 to 0.
Lowered German GDP Forecast – Warning of US Tariffs

ECB cuts interest rate – euro falls

The European Central Bank (ECB) is lowering its interest rates and is also revising its forecasts for growth and inflation downwards. In the interest rate decision, a key phrase about monetary policy being "restrictive" is removed, which causes the euro to fall slightly.
ECB cuts interest rate – euro falls

Double rate cut in Switzerland – the franc falls

The Central Bank of Switzerland surprises the market with a double rate cut of 50 basis points (0. 50 percentage points) to 0.
Double rate cut in Switzerland – the franc falls

The stock market continued to fall – H&M plummeted

The Stockholm Stock Exchange continued to decline after last week's gains, with the clothing chain H&M as a drag. The European Central Bank's (ECB) lowering of the interest rate did not help – the broad OMXS index fell 0.
The stock market continued to fall – H&M plummeted

ECB Hiker: Can Cut Even if Fed Doesn't Cut

The European Central Bank can continue to lower the interest rate regardless of what the US central bank Federal Reserve does, according to François Villeroy de Galhau, France's central bank governor and member of the ECB's board of directors. .
ECB Hiker: Can Cut Even if Fed Doesn't Cut

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week on a bright note

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the week with an upward trend. At closing, the broad OMXS index had risen by 1 percent.
The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week on a bright note

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Europe both cheers and sighs over Donald Trump's election victory in the USA. The EU machinery is preparing itself for the consequences, with a focus on trade and the war in Ukraine.
Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Euro rises – unexpectedly high inflation

The euro received a boost against the krona following an unexpectedly high preliminary inflation figure for October for the euro countries. The euro now costs around 11.
Euro rises – unexpectedly high inflation

New interest rate cut from ECB

The European Central Bank (ECB) is lowering its key interest rate, i. e.
New interest rate cut from ECB

Nordea's CEO sees positive signals

The major bank Nordea's share price surges significantly on the stock exchange following unexpectedly strong figures in the report for the third quarter. CEO Frank Vang-Jensen sees plenty of positive signals in Sweden – and the Nordic region.
Nordea's CEO sees positive signals

Nordea pulls the Stockholm stock exchange upwards

The Stockholm stock exchange rose slightly on Thursday. The broad OMXS index closed at 0.
Nordea pulls the Stockholm stock exchange upwards

Decreased profit for Nordea – but better than expected

Net interest income and profit are being pushed down for Helsinki-based major bank Nordea, but not as much as feared. Business volumes are stable and customer activity is good, according to CEO Frank Vang-Jensen.
Decreased profit for Nordea – but better than expected

Highest confidence in German economy since June

The outlook for the German economy is more positive, according to German investors and analysts. The Zew index, a monthly survey of sentiment, rose to 13.
Highest confidence in German economy since June

The European Central Bank is expected to lower its key interest rate

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to lower its key interest rate, the so-called deposit rate, by 0. 25 percentage points to 3.
The European Central Bank is expected to lower its key interest rate

The Italian major bank Unicredit Wants to Take Over German Commerzbank

The Italian major bank Unicredit has increased its ownership stake in German Commerzbank to 21 percent, from previously around 9 percent. The transaction must, however, receive clearance from the authorities to be completed, according to a press release from Unicredit.
The Italian major bank Unicredit Wants to Take Over German Commerzbank

Central Bank Paves the Way for Double Cut from Riksbanken

The Fed's double cut in the interest rate may affect the Swedish Central Bank's message next week. At least on the margin, believes SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson.
Central Bank Paves the Way for Double Cut from Riksbanken

Inflation in the eurozone fell in August

Inflation in the eurozone fell to 2. 2 percent in August, down from 2.
Inflation in the eurozone fell in August

The European Central Bank lowers the interest rate – as expected

The European Central Bank (ECB) is lowering its key interest rate, i. e.
The European Central Bank lowers the interest rate – as expected

H&M Tops Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Stockholm Stock Exchange is rising on Thursday. The broad index is trading just before 3:00 pm at a plus of 1 percent.
H&M Tops Stockholm Stock Exchange

Alfa Laval tops the Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Stockholm stock exchange rose significantly on Thursday. The broad OMXS index closed at plus 1.
Alfa Laval tops the Stockholm Stock Exchange

Gasoline price continues to fall – lowest in three years

The oil price continues to fall to levels not seen since 2021. For both central banks and consumers, it is welcome news.
Gasoline price continues to fall – lowest in three years

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly

The Stockholm stock exchange fell slightly on Tuesday. The OMXS index closed 0.
The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly

Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU

More innovation and enormous investments are required to save Europe, believes former ECB chief Mario Draghi in a weighty report. But the battle is likely to be tough about the benefits of joint borrowing and EU bonds.
Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU

ECB expected to initiate wave of interest rate cuts

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to lower its key interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points on Thursday.
ECB expected to initiate wave of interest rate cuts
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