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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

Strategist Warns of Rising Risk Amid US Budget Deficit and Debt

The USA's budget deficit and national debt are expected to deteriorate with the Trump administration's disputed tax cuts, now halfway through Congress. The interest rate chill is spreading on the market and an increasing number of professionals are raising warning flags.

Strategist Warns of Rising Risk Amid US Budget Deficit and Debt

Major Banks Differ on Swedish Interest Rate Cuts for 2023

There is great uncertainty surrounding the interest rate development during the year. Handelsbanken and Swedbank are counting on two cuts.

Major Banks Differ on Swedish Interest Rate Cuts for 2023

Rising Food Prices: Coffee Costs Surge by 42 Percent

The increase in food prices accelerated further in April. It has become 42 percent more expensive, according to new SCB figures.

Rising Food Prices: Coffee Costs Surge by 42 Percent

Stock Market Pauses Amid Trade War News as SBB Soars 40 Percent

The strong price increases have ebbed out after Monday's announcement about a pause in the trade war between China and the USA. The OMXS index, like leading European stock exchanges, closed near zero – The real estate company SBB rocketed 40 percent.

Stock Market Pauses Amid Trade War News as SBB Soars 40 Percent

Fake Online Purchases Worth Millions Blocked by Authorities and Banks

The police, the Consumer Agency and the four major banks have together stopped thousands of purchases on fake online stores by starting to share information with each other. The collaboration, which took place at the end of the year, led to the total amount stopped being tens of millions of kronor higher than before.

Fake Online Purchases Worth Millions Blocked by Authorities and Banks

Trade Agreement Between US and UK Faces Uncertainty, Says Economist

The trade agreement between the USA and the United Kingdom can best be described as a symbolic move with a limited economic value, according to economist Robert Bergqvist. This is a framework filled with too many question marks.

Trade Agreement Between US and UK Faces Uncertainty, Says Economist

Economists Split on Potential Swedish Interest Rate Cut

Even if the Central Bank keeps the door open for an interest rate cut further ahead, Nordea's chief economist Annika Winsth is doubtful about whether it will happen. SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren, on the other hand, believes increasingly strongly in a cut as early as June.

Economists Split on Potential Swedish Interest Rate Cut

Economists Split on Possible Interest Rate Cut by Swedish Central Bank

Even if the Central Bank keeps the door open for an interest rate cut further ahead, Nordea's chief economist Annika Winsth is doubtful about whether it will happen. SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren, on the other hand, believes increasingly strongly in a cut as early as June.

Economists Split on Possible Interest Rate Cut by Swedish Central Bank

Swedish Inflation Too High for Central Bank to Cut Rates

Inflation remained unchanged in April at 2. 3 per cent.

Swedish Inflation Too High for Central Bank to Cut Rates

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