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Trump dodges the question of a possible recession in the USA
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Trump dodges the question of a possible recession in the USA

After the recent domestic economic unrest in the USA, President Donald Trump does not want to state that he rules out the possibility that the country may slide into recession this year.
Powell: Uncertain - but we still have time to wait
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Powell: Uncertain - but we still have time to wait

The uncertainty surrounding the economic future has increased, but the US central bank Federal Reserve (Fed) still has time on its hands before it must consider possible measures, according to its chief Jerome Powell.
Trump's Tariffs Trigger Global Market Turmoil: What's Next?
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Trump's Tariffs Trigger Global Market Turmoil: What's Next?

President Donald Trump's tariffs are causing significant stock market downturns on the world's exchanges. As a saver, one can expect a continued rollercoaster ride, says SEB's macroeconomist Marcus Widén
USA's inflation in line with expectations
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USA's inflation in line with expectations

USA's inflation is holding steady. The January figures were as the market had expected
Customs duties and inflation: The US stock market faltered and fell
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Customs duties and inflation: The US stock market faltered and fell

The uncertainty continues to govern the New York stock exchange – which falls sharply. What is haunting is domestic inflation and interest rate stress as well as the threat of a global trade war
Slight upturn on Wall Street
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Slight upturn on Wall Street

The Crown Strengthens Against the Dollar – Only Temporarily
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The Crown Strengthens Against the Dollar – Only Temporarily

The Swedish krona has got its revenge on the American dollar. However, those who hope for a continued dollar downturn will have to think again, at least according to Handelsbanken
Central Bank Chief Downplays Trump's Interest Rate Speculation
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Central Bank Chief Downplays Trump's Interest Rate Speculation

Fear of tariffs and prices sank Wall Street
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Fear of tariffs and prices sank Wall Street

Customs and price hike anxiety. This is how the presented explanations are spelled out for why the New York Stock Exchange ended the trading week with declines
Fewer new jobs in the USA than expected
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Fewer new jobs in the USA than expected

Fewer jobs than expected were created on the US labor market in January. On the other hand, unemployment is now decreasing
USA inflation stays put
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USA inflation stays put

Trump attacks the central bank
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Trump attacks the central bank

It was no reduction of the USA's interest rate decided by the Federal Reserve (Fed) on Wednesday. Two hours later, President Donald Trump unleashed a hefty barrage of criticism against the central bank
Fixed interest rate and technology wait – Wall Street fell
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Fixed interest rate and technology wait – Wall Street fell

The stocks in New York fell on Wednesday as they awaited reports from index-heavy technology companies and after the central bank left the interest rate unchanged. AI-giant Nvidia had another bumpy day on the stock exchange
Rental Rate Reduction May Be Delayed – Fed "in Waiting Mode"
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Rental Rate Reduction May Be Delayed – Fed "in Waiting Mode"

The next cut in interest rates in the USA may be delayed. High inflation, strong economy, and a new chief in the White House are affecting, according to SEB economist Elisabet Kopelman
The interest rate remains unchanged in the USA
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The interest rate remains unchanged in the USA

After three consecutive interest rate cuts, the US central bank Federal Reserve (Fed) leaves the base interest rate unchanged. The Fed notes that inflation is still too high for a cut
Diminished Expectations of Interest Rate Cut
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Diminished Expectations of Interest Rate Cut

The market's expectations of a further cut in the interest rate this year have been dampened somewhat after Wednesday's announcement from the Central Bank.
The Central Bank lowers the interest rate – promises no more
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The Central Bank lowers the interest rate – promises no more

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate for the sixth time since spring 2024. But a few more reductions, the Swedish Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen does not want to flag
Volvo soared and SEB plummeted
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Volvo soared and SEB plummeted

The truck giant Volvo rushed to the top, the major bank SEB plummeted to the bottom. These were the reactions on the Stockholm Stock Exchange following Wednesday morning's closing
He's giving Trump the cold shoulder – interest rates expected to remain steady
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He's giving Trump the cold shoulder – interest rates expected to remain steady

Donald Trump wants to see more interest rate cuts from the central bank Federal Reserve. Wednesday's message will therefore hardly be applauded by the new President of the USA
AI Fears on Wall Street – Nvidia in Record Plunge
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AI Fears on Wall Street – Nvidia in Record Plunge

A pitch-black day for tech companies on the stock exchange in New York. Nasdaq's technology-heavy composite index fell 3
Revenge for the Stockholm Stock Exchange
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Revenge for the Stockholm Stock Exchange

Is this a first sign of the Stockholm Stock Exchange's comeback? This year's opening puts it in the top tier internationally and, additionally, on track for the best January month since the beginning of the 2000s.
Trump: Will Pressure Fed to Lower Interest Rate
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Trump: Will Pressure Fed to Lower Interest Rate

Technology stocks drive the market on a cheerful New York stock exchange
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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
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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
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