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Lower german inflation than expected

Inflation pressure eases unexpectedly quickly in Germany. In August, inflation fell to 1.

Lower german inflation than expected

Dark prospects for the German economy

The German business climate is the worst since February and the recovery in Europe's largest economy has stalled, shows a monthly index from the German analysis institute Ifo. "A crisis situation", says the Ifo chief in a comment.

Dark prospects for the German economy

The Fed announcement could be the turning point: "Enormous relief"

Several central banks have already lowered. The ECB appears to be following suit in September, and now the US Federal Reserve is also announcing that it's time to start cutting interest rates.

The Fed announcement could be the turning point: "Enormous relief"

ECB protocol opens for rate cut in September

The Board of Directors of the European Central Bank (ECB) sees the interest rate meeting in September as a good opportunity to reassess the key interest rate, according to a protocol from the July meeting. However, according to the protocol, it is not certain that there will be a reduction.

ECB protocol opens for rate cut in September

Rapid Cuts - Not if Powell Gets to Decide

Jerome Powell, the head of the US central bank Federal Reserve (Fed), is expected to try to calm down speculations about unusually rapid cuts in a speech at the annual symposium in Jackson Hole on Friday. But the direction is clear.

Rapid Cuts - Not if Powell Gets to Decide

The Major Bank: The Central Bank May Cut Further

The Swedish Central Bank has opened up for three interest rate cuts during the autumn. But with falling inflation and rising unemployment, one can afford more cuts, according to SBAB.

The Major Bank: The Central Bank May Cut Further

The Economy in Flux – It Can All Be Decided

The financial uncertainty is not over. In the coming weeks, several crucial decisions will be made that can affect your economy.

The Economy in Flux – It Can All Be Decided

Despite global stock market turmoil, the krona strengthens

The latest days' global stock market turmoil has not affected the Swedish krona negatively. The krona has instead strengthened – both against the dollar and the euro.

Despite global stock market turmoil, the krona strengthens

Inflation in the eurozone unexpectedly rose

Inflation in the eurozone rose to 2. 6 percent in July, according to preliminary calculations from the statistics agency Eurostat.

Inflation in the eurozone unexpectedly rose

The Crown Falls Again – May Affect Interest Rate Decision

The crown has fallen against both the dollar and the euro over the past month. This makes it more expensive for those who are vacationing in Europe – and can also become a headache for the Swedish Central Bank ahead of the autumn's interest rate decision.

The Crown Falls Again – May Affect Interest Rate Decision

Weak Purchasing Managers' Index Suggests Interest Rate Cut

Expectations of the European Central Bank (ECB) lowering the interest rate in September are increasing after the July purchasing managers' index came in weaker than expected. The composite index, i.

Weak Purchasing Managers' Index Suggests Interest Rate Cut

"After today's interest rate decision: 'It's wide open'"

The European Central Bank (ECB) is leaving its key interest rates unchanged, as expected. But what will happen in September, on the other hand? It's wide open, according to ECB President Christine Lagarde.

"After today's interest rate decision: 'It's wide open'"

Inflation is being pushed downwards in Finland

Inflation in Finland – part of the euro area – falls to 1. 3 per cent in June, according to new figures from the country's statistics bureau.

Inflation is being pushed downwards in Finland

The Fed Chief: We Can Afford to Wait

The USA's central bank chief Jerome Powell says that the Federal Reserve (Fed) is in no hurry to lower the interest rate, even though the inflation statistics are pointing in the right direction. .

The Fed Chief: We Can Afford to Wait

Stock Market Weighed Down by Interest Rate Fears – Dustin Plummets

A wave of interest rate frost swept across the market on Tuesday. The Stockholm stock exchange's broad OMXS index fell by 0.

Stock Market Weighed Down by Interest Rate Fears – Dustin Plummets

This is why Swedish industry is doing better

The recovery in Swedish industry is going faster than in euro countries. Something that can be explained by the weakened krona.

This is why Swedish industry is doing better

German Inflation Falls More Than Expected

Good news for households and companies under pressure from interest rates. The inflation pressure in Europe's largest economy, Germany, fell slightly more than expected in June, according to preliminary figures.

German Inflation Falls More Than Expected

Lower Inflation in France and Spain

Inflation in France and Spain fell in June according to preliminary calculations. And inflation expectations in the eurozone continue to decline, shows an ECB measurement.

Lower Inflation in France and Spain

Forget interest rate cut – it may be delayed until September

Pressed mortgage holders can forget a rate cut this week. It may be delayed until autumn before the Central Bank lowers, predicts Handelsbanken.

Forget interest rate cut – it may be delayed until September

Super Mario lifts Sweden as a role model

Former ECB chief, Italian top politician Mario Draghi, praises Sweden. He highlights the Nordic country's largest nation as a role model when it comes to combining high productivity with a safety net for the poor.

Super Mario lifts Sweden as a role model

EU Election in Seven Points

Outer suburbs are growing in several EU countries, at the same time as a Nordic left-wing wave emerges. Here is everything you need to know about the EU election.

EU Election in Seven Points

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

Rivalries and compromises await as the newly elected European Parliament forms itself. First question: can the leaders of member states agree on who should hold the top jobs?.

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

After the election: here are the tough questions for the EU

Ukraine and the economy are the major challenges that the EU must handle after the election. And soon, a US election is waiting that can have enormous consequences for Europe.

After the election: here are the tough questions for the EU

ECB: Need to keep our foot on the brake

The European Central Bank (ECB) has lowered its interest rates for the first time since 2019. However, President Christine Lagarde reminds us that the fight against inflation is far from over.

ECB: Need to keep our foot on the brake