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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

Expert: Monetary Policy Exclamation Mark from Fed

The American central bank Fed's double cut of the interest rate by 0. 5 percentage points is a welcome message for the USA, the world, and Sweden, according to analyst Robert Bergqvist.
Expert: Monetary Policy Exclamation Mark from Fed

Double rate cut by Fed – more cuts await

The USA's central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed), is lowering its interest rate by 0. 50 percentage points.
Double rate cut by Fed – more cuts await

Increase in housing starts in the USA

The number of initiated housing constructions increased by 9. 6 percent to 1.
Increase in housing starts in the USA

The stock market fell ahead of the interest rate decision from the USA

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell ahead of Wednesday evening's interest rate decision from the US central bank. The OMXS index dropped 0.
The stock market fell ahead of the interest rate decision from the USA

Japan's stock exchanges rise ahead of Fed's decision

The stock exchanges in Japan and China began Wednesday's trading by moving in different directions in a situation where investors are awaiting the highly anticipated interest rate decision from the American central bank, which will come later on Wednesday. In Tokyo, the important Nikkei 225 index had risen by 0.
Japan's stock exchanges rise ahead of Fed's decision

Unexpectedly large boost for USA's industry

Industrial production in the USA increased by 0. 8 percent in August compared to July, according to statistics from the USA's central bank Federal Reserve (Fed).
Unexpectedly large boost for USA's industry

The dollar is pressured ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision

The dollar is following the market interest rates in the USA downwards ahead of Wednesday's interest rate decision from the USA. The American currency now costs under 10.
The dollar is pressured ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision

Mining Company Winner on Calm Stock Exchange

The Stockholm stock exchange fluctuated around the zero line on the first day of the trading week. The broad OMXS index closed at plus 0.
Mining Company Winner on Calm Stock Exchange

Hong Kong falls when others are closed

It was down in Monday's opening trade on the Hong Kong stock exchange, the Hang Seng index was down 0. 6 percent just before lunch.
Hong Kong falls when others are closed

The Large Bank Believes in a Faster Pace in the Economy

Handelsbanken raises its forecast for Swedish growth this year to 0. 9 percent, up from previously 0.
The Large Bank Believes in a Faster Pace in the Economy

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

USA's job market slows down faster

The American job market is clearly slowing down, show new figures. The US economy is losing momentum and several interest rate cuts are getting closer.
USA's job market slows down faster

Weakest job figures from the USA since 2021

Far fewer new jobs were created than expected in the USA in August, according to monthly statistics from payroll administrator ADP. The number of new jobs in the private sector totals 99,000 according to ADP.
Weakest job figures from the USA since 2021

USA week ended with rising prices

The New York Stock Exchange ended the trading week with rising prices. The broad S&P 500 index rose 1.
USA week ended with rising prices

Unchanged Inflation in the USA

Inflation in the USA amounted to 2. 5 per cent in July according to the so-called PCE measure.
Unchanged Inflation in the USA

Trump vs Harris: How the Election Can Affect Your Economy

Escalating trade war with clear inflation risks - towards a policy that is more or less a continuation of President Joe Biden's agenda. The US election can send economic shockwaves around the world.
Trump vs Harris: How the Election Can Affect Your 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"

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