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Swedish Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady, Hints at Possible Cut
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Swedish Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady, Hints at Possible Cut

The Swedish Central Bank leaves the interest rate unchanged but keeps the door open for a reduction this year. Economists are however uncertain that it will become reality
High Summer Costs Delay Swedish Interest Rate Cut
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High Summer Costs Delay Swedish Interest Rate Cut

No reduction now, but maybe in September. That's what economists' guesses look like ahead of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate announcement on Wednesday
High Hopes Unmet in Trump-Putin Meeting, Experts Predict Neutral Market Reaction
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High Hopes Unmet in Trump-Putin Meeting, Experts Predict Neutral Market Reaction

Neutral market reactions are to be expected after the meeting between Trump and Putin, according to experts. There were high expectations ahead of this meeting that were not fulfilled
Cryptocurrency Interest Surges in Sweden Amid Record Bitcoin Levels
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Cryptocurrency Interest Surges in Sweden Amid Record Bitcoin Levels

Bitcoin is traded at new record levels and the interest in cryptocurrencies is once again at the top in Sweden, above all among young men. The interest has really increased, no doubt about it, says Philip Scholtzé, savings economist at Avanza
Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Down 0.5 Percent
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Down 0.5 Percent

The Stockholm stock exchange started the first day of the trading week with a weak upturn, but turned and at the close the broad OMXS index had fallen 0,5 percent.
Stable Housing Price Expectations Rise in August, SEB Reports
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Stable Housing Price Expectations Rise in August, SEB Reports

Households have become a little more optimistic about the development of residential prices, shows SEB's residential price indicator for August.
Sweden's Upcoming Budget Focuses on Households Amid Economic Challenges
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Sweden's Upcoming Budget Focuses on Households Amid Economic Challenges

Households are in focus when the government presents its budget initiatives in September, predict several economists. They also expect the government to take drastic measures this time
Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Up 0.5% Amid EQT and Boozt Gains
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Up 0.5% Amid EQT and Boozt Gains

The Stockholm stock exchange continues the week in major key and got a bit of extra speed during the afternoon – but at closing the increase had decreased. The broad index OMXS still ended the trading day with a plus of 0
Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises as Week Begins with Gains
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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
US Stock Markets Bolstered by Optimism Amid Tariff Concerns
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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
Uncertainty Dominates Stock Market After Key Reporting Week
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Uncertainty Dominates Stock Market After Key Reporting Week

Summer's really heavy reporting week is completed. The professionals see a consistent theme: uncertainty
SEB Becomes Sole Major Bank Investing in NATO-Based Nuclear Weapons
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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
Percy Barnevik Remembered as a Legend in Swedish Business
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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
Investor Underperforms Market but Remains Confident in Portfolio
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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
Nordea Maintains 2025 Forecast Amid Economic Concerns
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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
Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls 0.8% Amid Volatile Trading
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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
Trump Shifts Tactics with 100% Tariff Threat Against Russia
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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.
Price Base Amount Increase Could Boost Wallets Next Year
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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
Households Expect Housing Prices to Fall Despite Market Changes
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Households Expect Housing Prices to Fall Despite Market Changes

Households' expectations of the housing market are pessimistic. More people believe that prices will fall
Trump's 30% Tariff Threat Aims to Pressure EU, Says Economist
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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.
EU and US Face Tariff Talks Deadline Amid Economic Shock Concerns
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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
Market Signals Two Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Concerns
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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
New Mortgage Rules Aim to Enhance Interest Rate Negotiations
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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
Middle East Conflict Escalation Could Trigger Inflation Concerns
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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
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