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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

Swedish Interest Rate Hike Odds Rise to 40 Percent, SEB Reports

The probability of the Swedish Central Bank raising the interest rate this year has increased significantly after last week's interest rate decision, according to the pricing on the interest rate market. From levels around 4 percent before the interest rate decision, the probability in the pricing now stands at 40 percent, shows a report from the major bank SEB.

Swedish Interest Rate Hike Odds Rise to 40 Percent, SEB Reports

Trump's Tariff Policy Scares US Consumers

The American consumers' confidence in the economy fell sharply in March, according to the monthly Michigan index. In the background, uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff policy is haunting.

Trump's Tariff Policy Scares US Consumers

Food prices are skyrocketing – butter and coffee at the top

Food prices increased by 3. 9 percent in February compared to the same month last year.

Food prices are skyrocketing – butter and coffee at the top

Escalated Tariff War: "Not Good at All"

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has delivered a new broadside in the trade war against Canada with his announcement on Tuesday of 50-percent tariffs on steel and aluminum. This is, of course, not good at all, says US economist Elisabet Kopelman at the major bank SEB.

Escalated Tariff War: "Not Good at All"

Dollar below ten kronor – "several explanations"

The Swedish krona continues to strengthen and the US dollar temporarily fell below 10 kronor on the foreign exchange market on Tuesday morning – for the first time since December 2023. There are several explanations, says SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson.

Dollar below ten kronor – "several explanations"

This is how much the mortgage rate fell in February

The variable mortgage rates continued to fall in February, according to statistics showing what households actually pay for their home loans. .

This is how much the mortgage rate fell in February

Sources: Klarna close to listing on the New York stock exchange

Payment giant Klarna is aiming to raise 10 billion kronor in connection with a listing on the New York stock exchange, reports Bloomberg, citing sources. An application for listing may come as early as next week.

Sources: Klarna close to listing on the New York stock exchange

Trump's Tariff Reprieve: What It Means for US Automakers and Trade

The White House is giving the American automotive industry a month's reprieve from the 25-percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. The automotive sector is the obvious own goal for the USA, says economist Elisabet Kopelman.

Trump's Tariff Reprieve: What It Means for US Automakers and Trade

Sweden's Inflation Rises: Could an Interest Rate Cut Follow?

Inflation in February is expected to rise to 2. 7 percent according to the CPIF measure, up from 2.

Sweden's Inflation Rises: Could an Interest Rate Cut Follow?

Oil Prices Plunge: U.S., Saudi, Russia Deal Sparks Global Shift

The global market price of crude oil falls sharply for the second day in a row. An agreement between the USA, Saudi Arabia, and Russia – which has paved the way for increased oil production ahead – lies behind the development.

Oil Prices Plunge: U.S., Saudi, Russia Deal Sparks Global Shift

Expert on Trump's Tariff Threat: EU Cannot Remain Passive

The EU's response to Trump's tariff threats may be to increase imports from the USA. The EU cannot sit still and will have to act, says Pia Fromlet, who is a euro economist at SEB bank.

Expert on Trump's Tariff Threat: EU Cannot Remain Passive

Expert: Threatening Trade War Could Lead to "Serious Situation"

The stock exchange is fumbling in the dark ahead of the threat of punitive tariffs between the EU and the USA, says Robert Bergqvist, senior economist at SEB. In a trade war, there are no winners.

Expert: Threatening Trade War Could Lead to "Serious Situation"

Giant investors bet on defense stocks

Course 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.

Giant investors bet on defense stocks

Women Fare Better than Men on the Stock Exchange

Last 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.

Women Fare Better than Men on the Stock Exchange

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