The oil price fell on Wednesday to one of the lowest levels in four years. The price then rose sharply when the US President Donald Trump announced a pause on many trade tariffs – except for China.
BusinessWith raised tariffs, a decreased demand for the black gold is expected. The oil price on the world market has fallen to its lowest level in four years. Raw materials in general have become much, much cheaper, says Christian Kopfer at Handelsbanken.
BusinessThe customs chaos means that the Swedish Central Bank needs to lower the interest rate three times this year. Consequently, the floating mortgage interest rate will follow downwards. This assessment is now made by Handelsbanken, which simultaneously warns of a recession in the USA.
BusinessThe Stockholm stock exchange plummeted again on Wednesday following new tariff threats from China and the EU. The broad OMXS index fell 3.2 percent, which was in line with leading European stock exchanges.
BusinessSome of those who wanted to review their assets during the morning's dark stock market hours were met with an error message. The reason was record-high activity.
BusinessChina responds to the USA's new tariffs by imposing an additional 34 percent tariff on goods from the USA. In Stockholm and the rest of Europe, the stock exchanges fell heavily.
BusinessA blow to the USA's car market where consumers will have to pay an extra cost of tens of thousands of kronor. This will be the consequence of President Donald Trump's latest tariff gamble, assesses automotive analyst Hampus Engellau. If they now become a reality, that is.
BusinessThe Stockholm stock exchange followed the trend around the world and fell on Thursday. The broad OMXS index dropped 1.1 percent during a day marked by the US announcement of import tariffs.
BusinessThe Swedish krona is strengthening against both the euro and the dollar. The euro is now down to its lowest level since autumn 2022.
BusinessThe Stockholm stock exchange spent large parts of the day dancing around zero, but the broad OMXS index eventually picked up and closed at a plus of 0.3 percent. The four heavyweight banks had a good day.
BusinessAround the country, you can currently fill up on gasoline for under 16 kronor per liter. It is the lowest price in several years. It is a combination of several factors that lie behind this, says Christian Kopfer, commodity analyst at Handelsbanken – and flags for further price reductions.
BusinessThe variable mortgage rates continued to fall in February, according to statistics showing what households actually pay for their home loans.
BusinessThe Crown strengthens at a record pace. Against the euro, now under 11 kronor for the first time in two years and the dollar is approaching the 10-mark. This could ease the currently increasing inflation pressure. A strong Swedish defense industry and signals that the interest rate is finished falling, may be factors that influence, according to analysts.
BusinessInflation is now rising unexpectedly much. The consequence: an interest rate cut from the Central Bank is seen as very distant, according to analysts. Instead, there is a certain risk of interest rate hikes.
BusinessAmerican tech giants were sold off while the banks got a flying start to the year, according to February's stock statistics from Nordnet.
BusinessCourse fluctuations within defence companies like Saab are now making investors do a complete turnaround. Previous counterarguments are being dismissed as fund giants start investing in defence shares.
BusinessLast year's stock market star was in many ways the defense company Saab. The stock gained 84,000 new owners and the price has soared by over 50 percent. And women again performed better than men with their investments on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, according to new statistics.
BusinessThe Stockholm stock exchange turned sharply downward on Friday afternoon and the broad OMXS index closed at minus 0.3 percent.
BusinessThere will be no more interest rate cuts from the Swedish Central Bank. The major bank Nordea has changed its mind and now expects that it has reached the bottom.
BusinessThe defence group Saab was the biggest draw when the Stockholm Stock Exchange rose on Monday, as did several other defence companies on European stock exchanges. The banking sector also performed very well in Stockholm.
BusinessThe 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. The exchange rate will not become much lower.
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