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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

More Households Expect Housing Prices to Rise Next Year

The share of households that believe in rising housing prices next year has increased to 49 percent, an increase of two percentage points from last month, according to SEB's housing price indicator. The share of households that believe in falling prices increases by 1 percentage point to 14 percent.

More Households Expect Housing Prices to Rise Next Year

Economist Agrees with Elon Musk in US Budget Dispute

In this matter, Elon Musk is right in the quarrel that has erupted between him and Donald Trump. This is what Robert Bergqvist, senior economist at SEB, means, who says that it is welcome that someone raises their voice about the US state budget.

Economist Agrees with Elon Musk in US Budget Dispute

Eurozone Inflation Falls Below ECB Target in May

Inflation in the eurozone decreased to 1. 9 per cent in May, according to new statistics.

Eurozone Inflation Falls Below ECB Target in May

Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Week with Loss Amid Global Tariff Concerns

The Stockholm Stock Exchange began the new week with falling prices. The trend is similar in the rest of the world after new American tariff games.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Week with Loss Amid Global Tariff Concerns

Small Business Owners Show Slightly Improved Future Confidence

The solo entrepreneurs' confidence in the future is recovering somewhat, shows the major bank SEB's Entrepreneur Indicator. The indicator increases by 7 units to plus 9, up from plus 2.

Small Business Owners Show Slightly Improved Future Confidence

Swedish Economy Shrinks in Q1 2025 Raising Interest Rate Cut Likelihood

Swedish economy shrinks unexpectedly during the year's first quarter, based on a second calculation by the Statistics Bureau (SCB). Today's figure has increased the probability of an interest rate cut, says Nordea's chief analyst Torbjörn Isaksson.

Swedish Economy Shrinks in Q1 2025 Raising Interest Rate Cut Likelihood

Nvidia and Wallenberg Collaborate on AI Supercomputer in Sweden

The American tech giant Nvidia is to open an AI center in Sweden. Large Swedish companies such as Astra Zeneca, Saab, SEB and Ericsson will participate in the operations.

Nvidia and Wallenberg Collaborate on AI Supercomputer in Sweden

Trump Declines EU Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Dispute

USA's President Donald Trump says that he "does not seek a settlement" with the EU on tariffs. The EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic writes on the other hand that the EU continues to seek an agreement with the US.

Trump Declines EU Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Dispute