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Thousand-kronor notes to be picked up when the Central Bank increases the pace

A thousand kronor lower mortgage interest on the three million loan - that's the effect when the Swedish Central Bank is expected to make a double rate cut. But risks have emerged along the way.

Thousand-kronor notes to be picked up when the Central Bank increases the pace

Major Banks' Profits Increase Again

The major banks' profits are increasing despite the lower interest rates. When the profitability of mortgage loans is squeezed, the banks find other revenue streams.

Major Banks' Profits Increase Again

The market convinced of double rate cut

The market is pricing in a double rate cut of 0. 50 percentage points by the Swedish Central Bank in November, followed by another cut in December, according to pricing.

The market convinced of double rate cut

New inflation figure expected to surpass the old one

The new rapid inflation figure – which the Statistics Sweden (SCB) will start reporting tomorrow – will knock out the ordinary inflation figure as the important one, experts believe. I think the market reaction will come in conjunction with rapid-CPI, says major bank SEB's inflation expert Olle Holmgren.

New inflation figure expected to surpass the old one

Increased probability of four interest rate cuts

In line with global recession fears and increased downward pressure on global interest rates, the market is becoming increasingly convinced that there will be four rate cuts by the Swedish Central Bank's policy rate this year. The probability of four rate cuts to 2.

Increased probability of four interest rate cuts

"It was about time" - The Central Bank may be too slow

It is a welcome message that the Swedish Central Bank is now opening up for more interest rate cuts than before. The fear is, however, that it may be too late, according to several assessors.

"It was about time" - The Central Bank may be too slow

Nervous on the market: It could get messy

The market is on high alert ahead of the American inflation figure for July this afternoon. It could get messy if there are surprises, according to SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren.

Nervous on the market: It could get messy

Black day on the world's stock exchanges

The global stock market anxiety is rising. During the night, the Tokyo stock exchange has had its worst fall since "Black Monday" 1987.

Black day on the world's stock exchanges

The euro is rising – French election uncertainty eases slightly

The euro strengthens against the dollar and stock markets around the world rise after the first round of the French parliamentary election. The market breathes a sigh of relief as it does not appear that the far-right party National Rally – which seems to become the largest party – will gain its own majority.

The euro is rising – French election uncertainty eases slightly

ECB expected to cut interest rates – possibly six times

It has been a given fact among assessors for some time. The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to follow the Riksbank's lead and lower its interest rates by 0.

ECB expected to cut interest rates – possibly six times