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Technology stocks drive the market on a cheerful New York stock exchange
The electric car manufacturer Tesla, the semiconductor giant Nvidia, the processor company Intel – and falling market interest rates as well as increased hopes of interest rate cuts on top of that. This is how five of the reasons behind Friday's good mood on the New York stock exchange are spelled.
USA: Mortgage interest rate exceeds 7 percent
The interest rates on American mortgages rose to 7. 09 percent last week, according to industry statistics from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Ericsson weighed down the falling stock market
The Stockholm stock exchange continued to fall on Monday in an international wave of interest rate anxiety following the strong employment figures from the USA last week. Among the heavyweights, Ericsson was a drag.
Fixed Mortgage Rates Pressed Upwards – "A Shift"
The year has begun with a hard global upward pressure on long-term interest rates. USA tariffs and shaky public finances in Europe are causing concern.
Job figures sank Wall Street
The stock market in New York fell sharply since new American labor market statistics got the hope of more interest rate cuts to fade away into the distance. .
The Market is Shaken by US Job Figures
More new jobs than expected in the USA shakes the markets. The stock exchange turns downward and interest rates rise as the hot labor market can erase expected interest rate cuts.
The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell after US job figures.
The Stockholm stock exchange followed the global trend and turned downward after new job figures from the USA. The broad OMXS index closed at minus 1 percent.
Volatile stock trading in New York
The New York stock exchange ended a volatile trading day mostly on the plus side. A protocol from the central bank Federal Reserve (Fed) and uncertainty ahead of new labor market statistics on Friday made the mood swing.
Fed Minutes: Increased Caution
It is wise to consider whether the pace of the reduction of the country's interest rate should be slowed down, shows the protocol that has now been released from a heavy meeting in the USA's central bank Federal Reserve (Fed). .
Many new jobs in the USA - stock market falls
Good news about the American economy is not always good news for stock speculators on Wall Street. Two unexpectedly positive statistical reports led to falling prices on the stock exchanges in New York on Tuesday.
The dollar starts the year strong – strongest in a long time
The dollar is starting the new year on an upward trend. Against the euro, the American currency is rising 0,4 percent to 1,03 dollars per euro, which means the strongest dollar rate in over two years.
This speaks in favor of a Swedish stock exchange rebound
Shunned by several leading stock markets this year. 2025 may however be the Stockholm Stock Exchange's year.
Upswings on Wall Street
Several of the index-heavy technology companies had a good day when the New York Stock Exchange suddenly was in good spirits again and rose on Friday. .
Lower Inflation than Expected in the USA
Inflation in the USA amounted to 2. 4 per cent in November according to the so-called PCE measure, which is the one the USA's central bank Federal Reserve (Fed) prefers to use when deciding on the interest rate.
Volatility on the US stock exchange ended sideways
The New York stock exchange started upwards on Thursday but then turned down and closed sideways. .
The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank
Completely too cautious and a decision that can have major consequences for the Swedish economy. Economists are critical of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate forecast for 2025.
Thedéen's defense: it's about having patience
As expected, the Central Bank is lowering the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points.
The Crown at a New Low for the Year - No Brightening in Sight
The Swedish krona weakened after the interest rate announcement from the USA on Wednesday evening. The krona is traded with a discount of 25-30 percent.
Sharp decline on the US stock exchange after interest rate decision
The New York stock exchange fell sharply on Wednesday after the central bank Fed signaled fewer interest rate cuts next year. .
The interest rate is lowered in the USA
The USA's central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed), is lowering its interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points as expected.
Heavy economists want a double cut
Several heavyweight economists want to see another double cut from the Central Bank on Thursday. But most analysts believe in a "normal" cut, of 0.
Unexpectedly large increase in producer prices in the USA
Producer prices in the USA rose by 0. 4 percent in November, the highest growth rate since the summer, according to fresh figures from the USA's labor market department.
Nasdaq surpasses dream limit after inflation figures
The American Nasdaq composite index closed for the first time at a level above 20,000 points on Wednesday. The technology-heavy stock index rose 1.
New inflation figure paves the way for interest rate cut
Inflation is rising in the USA but in line with market expectations. This now opens up for an interest rate cut from the American Federal Reserve next week.
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