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Thousand-kronor notes to be picked up when the Central Bank increases the pace

A thousand kronor lower mortgage interest on the three million loan - that's the effect when the Swedish Central Bank is expected to make a double rate cut. But risks have emerged along the way.

Thousand-kronor notes to be picked up when the Central Bank increases the pace

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell – Astra Zeneca plummeted

The Stockholm stock exchange fell slightly at Tuesday's close. The broad OMXS index declined by 0.

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell – Astra Zeneca plummeted

Securing Your Savings in the Event of a Trump Victory

It's still far from clear. But a victory for former President Donald Trump in the presidential election in the USA looks increasingly likely in measurements and odds.

Securing Your Savings in the Event of a Trump Victory

The Dollar Is Getting Increasingly Expensive

The Swedish krona is losing value against the US dollar, which is now at its highest level since last summer. One dollar now costs 10.

The Dollar Is Getting Increasingly Expensive

Lower Inflation in the USA

Inflation in the USA amounted to 2. 1 per cent in September according to the so-called PCE measure.

Lower Inflation in the USA

Consumption boosts US GDP ahead of election

Consumers and companies in the USA continue to spend money, despite global headwinds and uncertainty ahead of the US election next week. And more jobs are being created than expected in the world's largest economy.

Consumption boosts US GDP ahead of election

Technology Giants Weigh Down Wall Street

The New York stock exchange fell on Wednesday, mainly due to declines in some of the index-heavy technology companies. iPhone manufacturer Apple fell 2.

Technology Giants Weigh Down Wall Street

Mixed picture on Asia's leading stock exchanges

Several of the leading Asian stock exchanges started Tuesday's trading down in a situation where investors are worried that the Fed will slow down its interest rate cuts, while the geopolitical situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. On the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the key Nikkei 225 index had shrunk by 1.

Mixed picture on Asia's leading stock exchanges

Upwards on the New York Stock Exchange

The leading indexes on Wall Street were traded upwards on Tuesday – with tech giants as locomotives – after gloomy faces on Monday. .

Upwards on the New York Stock Exchange

Largest stock market crash since the financial crisis

The Hong Kong stock exchange can summarize the worst trading day in 16 years. At closing, the Hang Seng index had plummeted by over 9 percent, which is the largest decline since the financial crisis in 2008.

Largest stock market crash since the financial crisis

Strong US figure - "reduces recession fears"

The job market in the USA is significantly stronger than expected, show new figures. The news reduces the pressure on the American central bank, according to Elisabet Kopelman, USA analyst at SEB.

Strong US figure - "reduces recession fears"

Top Economist: Trump's Style Can Calm Conflicts

Donald Trump has promised quick peace in Ukraine if he wins the election in the USA. He will learn that it is complicated, but Trump's unconventional style could be an opening in several global conflicts, believes top economist Nathan Sheets.

Top Economist: Trump's Style Can Calm Conflicts

Powell: No Rush with Rapid Interest Rate Cuts

The American central bank, Fed, lowered the interest rate by 50 points earlier in September - more than many experts had expected. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell emphasized in a speech on Monday that future potential rate cuts will not necessarily be as large.

Powell: No Rush with Rapid Interest Rate Cuts

Port Strike in the USA May Cause Freight Chaos

A giant strike among dockworkers risks creating consequences for the US economy. For households, it may in turn cause problems ahead of the coming Christmas.

Port Strike in the USA May Cause Freight Chaos

Inflation falls in the USA

Inflation in the USA amounted to 2. 2 per cent in August according to the so-called PCE measure.

Inflation falls in the USA

The stock market rose – people's shares went up

The week got off to a slow start on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. But it turned upwards, albeit with a slight decline in the last hour of trading.

The stock market rose – people's shares went up

Thousand-kronor notes await lower interest rate

A autumn of interest rate cuts awaits and already this week, the Swedish Central Bank may strike with a double cut. At the beginning of next year, a million loan with variable interest rate may be 800 kronor cheaper per month.

Thousand-kronor notes await lower interest rate

Mixed on Wall Street – Intel rose after rumor

The conclusion of the trading week was volatile, with varying colors on Wall Street's leading indexes. .

Mixed on Wall Street – Intel rose after rumor

Stock Market Weakens Ahead of the Weekend

Thursday's interest rate party turned into a recoil downwards on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The OMXS index fell by 0.

Stock Market Weakens Ahead of the Weekend

New records on Wall Street after double rate cut

The New York stock exchange was in a radiant mood on Thursday after the American central bank Federal Reserve's lowering of the interest rate by 0. 5 percentage points.

New records on Wall Street after double rate cut

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

The Norwegian Krone Rises After Interest Rate Announcement

The Norwegian krone is strengthening since Norges Bank left the interest rate unchanged at 4. 50 percent – the highest level since 2008.

The Norwegian Krone Rises After Interest Rate Announcement

Strong stock market upswing following lowered US interest rate

The risk appetite on the market seems to have gained new strength. The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose sharply and broadly following Wednesday's unexpectedly large interest rate cut by the US central bank Federal Reserve (Fed).

Strong stock market upswing following lowered US interest rate

Downward trend in the USA after Fed's double rate cut

The American central bank, Federal Reserve, decided on a double rate cut on Wednesday. Trading before the interest rate decision was cautious and the cut did not lead to any violent index movements on the New York Stock Exchange.

Downward trend in the USA after Fed's double rate cut