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The Major Bank: Trump's Demands Can Give Saab a Boost

The defense company Saab has surged over 30 percent on the stock exchange in just one week. However, major bank SEB still sees great potential for the company as an effect of, among other things, Donald Trump's statements.

The Major Bank: Trump's Demands Can Give Saab a Boost

End to Interest Rate Cuts – Major Bank Changes Its Mind

There 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.

End to Interest Rate Cuts – Major Bank Changes Its Mind

Technical problems at Nordea resolved

Nordea was affected by technical problems with login in its app and online banking this morning. Since 11:30, the problems should be resolved, says Henrik Devell, press spokesperson at the bank.

Technical problems at Nordea resolved

Saab the Heaviest Pull on a Merry Stock Exchange

The 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.

Saab the Heaviest Pull on a Merry Stock Exchange

SSAB wins on the stock exchange despite threats of steel tariffs

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose broadly on the first day of the trading week. The OMXS index increased by 0.

SSAB wins on the stock exchange despite threats of steel tariffs

Bound Mortgage Rates on the Way Up

The variable mortgage rates continued to fall in January. On the other hand, the fixed rates have bottomed out and turned upwards at the beginning of the year, according to statistics that show what households actually pay for their home loans.

Bound Mortgage Rates on the Way Up

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week with a decline

The Stockholm stock exchange's downturn continued on Friday. At closing, the broad OMXS index was down 0.

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week with a decline

Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut

Inflation according to the KPIF measure rose sharply to 2. 2 percent in January, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut

Major Banks Increase Dividend to 115 Billion

The major banks' profits were largely stagnant in 2024. However, the dividends to shareholders will increase in the spring with over ten billion to a total of 115 billion kronor, plus tens of billions more in share buybacks.

Major Banks Increase Dividend to 115 Billion

The Expert: It May Become US Tariffs on Everything from the EU

Medicines, vehicles, electrical equipment, and food are some sectors that are expected to be close at hand when Donald Trump plans tariffs against the EU. But it could also be a broadside with new tariffs on everything from the EU – including Swedish US exports.

The Expert: It May Become US Tariffs on Everything from the EU

Tariffs analysis: Softer than feared

After the USA introduced new tariffs against China, the average tariff rate is now 23 percent, according to SEB's economists. It is a slightly softer stance than what was feared from the election campaign, says Marcus Widén, economist at SEB.

Tariffs analysis: Softer than feared

"Economist: 'It can get worse'"

The Stockholm stock exchange falls sharply after USA's tariff announcement. I think it can get worse.

"Economist: 'It can get worse'"

So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs

If President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on the EU, the Swedish steel and automotive industry may be affected. At the same time, an upward inflation pressure could make it more difficult to continue with interest rate cuts.

So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs

Tariffs to wait for after Trump's tariffs

The market withstood Donald Trump's tariff threats. But when the threats became reality, the American stock exchange fell.

Tariffs to wait for after Trump's tariffs

Diminished Expectations of Interest Rate Cut

The market's expectations of a further cut in the interest rate this year have been dampened somewhat after Wednesday's announcement from the Central Bank. .

Diminished Expectations of Interest Rate Cut

Bankers lower mortgage rates – this is how you should think now

Several banks are now lowering their variable mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's recent rate cut. So how should mortgage borrowers think? Look out for yourself, says Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at the comparison site Compricer.

Bankers lower mortgage rates – this is how you should think now

Volvo soared and SEB plummeted

The truck giant Volvo rushed to the top, the major bank SEB plummeted to the bottom. These were the reactions on the Stockholm Stock Exchange following Wednesday morning's closing.

Volvo soared and SEB plummeted

No Increase in Dividend Payout from SEB

The major bank SEB chooses not to propose any increased dividend to the shareholders. Instead, a comprehensive repurchase program of the company's shares is proposed.

No Increase in Dividend Payout from SEB

SEB and Swedbank: Two Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate twice this year, to 2. 0 percent, predicts Swedbank and SEB in new economic reports.

SEB and Swedbank: Two Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

China's AI Breakthrough - "Bolt from the Blue"

A Chinese breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) – a successful budget version of an AI app from Deepseek – is shaking up the AI circles in the West. It appears to be a model that is just as effective as Open AI and significantly more energy- and cost-efficient.

China's AI Breakthrough - "Bolt from the Blue"

The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks

The basic tip is that the Central Bank lowers the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points to 2.

The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks

Volvo Cars: Not Worried About New US Rules

Before Joe Biden stepped down as the President of the USA, his administration presented new rules regarding technology from, among others, China. Connected vehicles with technology developed or manufactured in China are considered a security threat and shall therefore be prohibited.

Volvo Cars: Not Worried About New US Rules

Biden's final move - a knockout blow for Volvo Cars?

One of Joe Biden's final moves as president can hit hard on Volvo Cars. The major bank SEB does not rule out a total sales ban for the Swedish car manufacturer on the important US market.

Biden's final move - a knockout blow for Volvo Cars?

"Surprised that markets don't react more"

He barely had time to take office before several tariff threats thundered from the USA's President Donald Trump. I am surprised that the markets do not react more, says Robert Bergqvist, senior economist at SEB.

"Surprised that markets don't react more"