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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
Upswings on Wall Street
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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
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Lower Inflation than Expected in the USA

Volatility on the US stock exchange ended sideways
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Unexpectedly large increase in producer prices in the USA

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