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Swedish Central Bank Lowers Interest Rate Twice This Year to 1.75%

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate twice this year, down to 1. 75 percent in September, according to a new forecast from Swedbank's economists.

Swedish Central Bank Lowers Interest Rate Twice This Year to 1.75%

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Despite Evolution's 19% Stock Plunge

Walpurgis Eve's shortened trading day ended with a clear increase for the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The worse it was then for the live casino company Evolution.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Despite Evolution's 19% Stock Plunge

SEB CEO Warns New Bank Tax Could Impact Loan Costs and Returns

Just over a year before the next parliamentary election, the Social Democrats are repeating their proposal for a new tax on banks' interest income – to create room for welfare investments. The bill for such a tax would be passed on to, among others, mortgage borrowers, pension funds, and foundations, according to Johan Torgeby, the CEO of the major bank SEB.

SEB CEO Warns New Bank Tax Could Impact Loan Costs and Returns

SEB Shares Drop Amid Unexpectedly High Credit Losses

The major bank SEB reports an operating profit in line with market expectations. However, the credit losses increase unexpectedly sharply and the outlook is clouded by great uncertainty in the shadow of the Trump administration's trade war.

SEB Shares Drop Amid Unexpectedly High Credit Losses

SKF and Kinnevik Lead Gains in a Declining Stockholm Stock Market

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started the week's trading with a slight decline of 0. 1 percent.

SKF and Kinnevik Lead Gains in a Declining Stockholm Stock Market

Few Clear Losers in Swedish Companies' Report Season So Far

Two weeks of report flood have so far not revealed any clear losers among Swedish listed companies. The order intake has actually been quite good in many cases.

Few Clear Losers in Swedish Companies' Report Season So Far

Experts Diverge on Future Swedish Interest Rate Changes

On the interest rate market, the actors assume two cuts in the Swedish Central Bank's benchmark rate this year. But among the major banks' forecasters, there is a significant spread when it comes to the benchmark rate right now.

Experts Diverge on Future Swedish Interest Rate Changes

Major Swedish Banks See Profit Decline in 2024 Report

The Swedish banks increased their profits in 2024, according to the Financial Supervisory Authority's (FI) new bank report. However, the three major banks, SEB, Handelsbanken, and Swedbank, reported lower profits as a result of increased administrative costs and lower net interest income, which is what the banks earn from lending and borrowing.

Major Swedish Banks See Profit Decline in 2024 Report

ECB Lowers Rates Again, More Cuts Expected This Year

The European Central Bank (ECB) is lowering its interest rates for the seventh time since June last year. And more rate cuts are expected during the year, which could open up for interest rate cuts also in Sweden.

ECB Lowers Rates Again, More Cuts Expected This Year

Economists Critique Spring Budget as Outdated Amid Tariff Challenges

The Government's spring budget is cautious and does not take into account Donald Trump's tariff shock, leading economists believe. The ROT deduction may not be what one should focus on first, believes Lars Calmfors, professor emeritus, regarding the largest investment of 4 billion kronor.

Economists Critique Spring Budget as Outdated Amid Tariff Challenges

Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances

Despite the turbulent economic situation, there is a lack of good wallet news in the spring budget. It can mean a lot for some households, says Shoka Åhrman, savings economist at SPP.

Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances

Swedish Exporters Face Uncertainty Amid Trump's Tariff Impact

The stronger krona is expected to have hit hard against Swedish export companies during the first quarter. But what is waiting around the corner is more unclear than in a long time after Trump's tariff shock.

Swedish Exporters Face Uncertainty Amid Trump's Tariff Impact

Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances

Despite the turbulent economic situation, there are still few good wallet news in the spring budget. It can mean a lot for some households, says Shoka Åhrman, savings economist at SPP.

Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances

Young people go against the trend – buying stocks in the crash

During the stock market crash in the days following Donald Trump's tariff decision, young people went against the stream and bought shares, according to the online broker Avanza. It's like catching a falling knife, says 17-year-old Elias El Shobaki.

Young people go against the trend – buying stocks in the crash

Trump's Concern - Investors Punish the USA

Turbulence in the economy usually gets investors to seek shelter in dollars or American government bonds. But now something has happened.

Trump's Concern - Investors Punish the USA

These are the small savers' shares that have fallen the most

It's pointing sharply downwards for small savers' favourite shares after Donald Trump's inauguration in January. The biggest losers are SBB and Tesla, which have dropped 28 and 40 per cent respectively.

These are the small savers' shares that have fallen the most

Highest Food Price Increases since 2023 – Coffee Skyrockets

Food prices rose by 5. 4 per cent annually in March, according to new figures from SCB.

Highest Food Price Increases since 2023 – Coffee Skyrockets

Chinese Tariffs Shake Global Markets, Stockholm Stocks Drop 2 Percent

The turbulence on the stock market continues. President Donald Trump's tariff decision against China leaves deep marks with falling prices, among other things in Stockholm.

Chinese Tariffs Shake Global Markets, Stockholm Stocks Drop 2 Percent

Trump's Remarks Spark Rebound in Stockholm and European Markets

The Stockholm stock exchange rose sharply on Tuesday after the crash the day before. The leading European stock exchanges also turned upwards.

Trump's Remarks Spark Rebound in Stockholm and European Markets

Sweden's Inflation Falls More Than Expected, Offering Economic Relief

Inflation is falling more than expected. A positive news according to economists.

Sweden's Inflation Falls More Than Expected, Offering Economic Relief

EU Tariffs on US Goods Could Raise Prices for Swedish Shoppers

Despite the fact that the EU does not want a trade war with the USA, certain American goods may still be subject to tariffs and become more expensive for Swedish consumers. This could be, for example, orange juice, peanut butter, bourbon, but also steel, says Pia Fromlet, euro economist at bank SEB.

EU Tariffs on US Goods Could Raise Prices for Swedish Shoppers

Stock Market Faces Uncertainty After Trump's Tariff Announcement

Winter time for the global trading system and great uncertainty. This is how experts describe the situation after President Donald Trump's tariff announcement on Wednesday.

Stock Market Faces Uncertainty After Trump's Tariff Announcement

Stockholm Stocks Slide as Tariff Concerns Hit Major Companies

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell ahead of Wednesday evening's expected tariff announcement from US President Donald Trump. Among the heavyweights, not least the defense conglomerate Saab and medical technology company Getinge lost value.

Stockholm Stocks Slide as Tariff Concerns Hit Major Companies

Major Banks Boost Stockholm Stock Exchange as European Markets Rise

The 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.

Major Banks Boost Stockholm Stock Exchange as European Markets Rise