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Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises as Week Begins with Gains

After three trading days in decline, the Stockholm stock exchange started the week with increases. At the close, the broad OMXS index was up 0,7 percent.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises as Week Begins with Gains

US Stock Markets Bolstered by Optimism Amid Tariff Concerns

In the midst of a turmoil of tariff threats, geopolitical uncertainty and warnings of trade wars, American stock exchanges seem to be steadily navigating the storm. Hopes that the tariffs Trump has threatened with will not materialize are giving them wind in their sails, believes Elisabet Kopelman, US economist at major bank SEB.

US Stock Markets Bolstered by Optimism Amid Tariff Concerns

Uncertainty Dominates Stock Market After Key Reporting Week

Summer's really heavy reporting week is completed. The professionals see a consistent theme: uncertainty.

Uncertainty Dominates Stock Market After Key Reporting Week

SEB Becomes Sole Major Bank Investing in NATO-Based Nuclear Weapons

The Wallenberg sphere's major bank SEB opened up in June to invest venture capital in and lend to nuclear weapons manufacturers – if they are based in NATO countries. The other Swedish major banks have not followed suit.

SEB Becomes Sole Major Bank Investing in NATO-Based Nuclear Weapons

Percy Barnevik Remembered as a Legend in Swedish Business

Legend in Swedish business and with a large portion of drive – this is how Percy Barnevik is described after his death. ”The first Swede who got international fame within business”, writes financier Christer Gardell to TT.

Percy Barnevik Remembered as a Legend in Swedish Business

Investor Underperforms Market but Remains Confident in Portfolio

Trade barriers and tariffs do not make Investor think again when it comes to which companies to invest in. We are very pleased and secure in the companies we have, says CEO Christian Cederholm to TT.

Investor Underperforms Market but Remains Confident in Portfolio

Nordea Maintains 2025 Forecast Amid Economic Concerns

Despite economic concerns, major bank Nordea is sticking to its forecast for 2025. The bank's profit during the second quarter decreased slightly compared to 2024.

Nordea Maintains 2025 Forecast Amid Economic Concerns

Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls 0.8% Amid Volatile Trading

The Stockholm stock exchange fluctuated up and down during Wednesday but in the end the broad OMXS-index closed at a minus of 0. 8 percent.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls 0.8% Amid Volatile Trading

Trump Shifts Tactics with 100% Tariff Threat Against Russia

The threat of 100-percent tariffs against Russia is a sign that Donald Trump has changed tactics – from economic carrot to stick, according to Robert Bergqvist, senior economist at SEB. .

Trump Shifts Tactics with 100% Tariff Threat Against Russia

Price Base Amount Increase Could Boost Wallets Next Year

The price base amount that affects, among other things, study grants and various benefits can be increased by 400 kronor in 2026, according to SCB. For most people, this would mean that they get more money in their wallet next year, says Américo Fernández, private economist at SEB.

Price Base Amount Increase Could Boost Wallets Next Year

Households Expect Housing Prices to Fall Despite Market Changes

Households' expectations of the housing market are pessimistic. More people believe that prices will fall.

Households Expect Housing Prices to Fall Despite Market Changes

Trump's 30% Tariff Threat Aims to Pressure EU, Says Economist

Trump's threat of import duties of 30 percent is a way to pressure the EU, believes Robert Bergqvist, senior economist at SEB. .

Trump's 30% Tariff Threat Aims to Pressure EU, Says Economist

EU and US Face Tariff Talks Deadline Amid Economic Shock Concerns

EU's Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is on his way to Washington for a new round of tariff talks with the US Trade Representative Jamiesen Greer. They now have a week to make a deal before President Donald Trump's so-called tariff pause and negotiation deadline expires on July 9.

EU and US Face Tariff Talks Deadline Amid Economic Shock Concerns

Market Signals Two Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns

Unexpectedly gloomy statistics, weak indicators and dovish central bank signals. Now the door has been opened for two cuts of the steering rate – to 1.

Market Signals Two Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns

New Mortgage Rules Aim to Enhance Interest Rate Negotiations

Now banks must inform their customers at least one month before the interest rebate on mortgages expires. We hope that this will give mortgage customers an honest chance to be able to negotiate their mortgage interest rate, says Moa Langemark at the Financial Supervisory Authority.

New Mortgage Rules Aim to Enhance Interest Rate Negotiations

Middle East Conflict Escalation Could Trigger Inflation Concerns

The escalation of the war between Israel and Iran with the US involvement can create ripples in the world economy. Continued rising oil prices can affect Swedish households as well.

Middle East Conflict Escalation Could Trigger Inflation Concerns

Switzerland Cuts Interest Rate to 0 Percent

Switzerland's central bank, SNB, lowers the country's interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points to 0 percent.

Switzerland Cuts Interest Rate to 0 Percent

Swedish Central Bank Considers More Interest Rate Cuts Amid Global Uncertainty

The Swedish Central Bank sees "a certain probability" for more interest rate cuts this year after Wednesday's cut of 25 points. But the Swedish Central Bank places great emphasis on the uncertain global situation in its report.

Swedish Central Bank Considers More Interest Rate Cuts Amid Global Uncertainty

Swedish Central Bank Expected to Lower Interest Rate Wednesday

Most assessors agree that the Swedish Central Banken will proceed with a reduction of the interest rate by 0,25 percent on Wednesday. The monetary policy constitutes the first line of defense in the economic situation we find ourselves in now.

Swedish Central Bank Expected to Lower Interest Rate Wednesday

Why the Stock Market Remains Resilient Amid Global Challenges

Customs chaos, war and threats of a long low-conjuncture - much has spoken against the stock exchange the last half-year. But the stock exchange has shaken off each blow, and the question is now how long it can continue.

Why the Stock Market Remains Resilient Amid Global Challenges

Stock Market Decline Less Severe Than Expected After Israeli Attack

The Stockholm stock exchange fell 1. 1 percent on Friday after the Israeli attack on Iran.

Stock Market Decline Less Severe Than Expected After Israeli Attack

Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops After Trump's Tariff Announcement

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell back on Thursday after a new tariff move by US President Donald Trump. The broad OMXS-index fell 0.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops After Trump's Tariff Announcement

Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Unchanged Amid US-China Trade Talk Anticipation

The Stockholm Stock Exchange retreated slightly on Tuesday and the broad OMXS-index closed unchanged. .

Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Unchanged Amid US-China Trade Talk Anticipation

Swedish Economy Grows in April Despite Industry Setback

Increased household consumption and higher production in the business sector meant that the Swedish economy grew by 0,4 percent in April compared to the previous month, according to a preliminary calculation from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). But at the same time, orders received by the industry fell sharply.

Swedish Economy Grows in April Despite Industry Setback