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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
Ericsson weighed down the falling stock market
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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"
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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