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Experts Diverge on Future Swedish Interest Rate Changes

On the interest rate market, the actors assume two cuts in the Swedish Central Bank's benchmark rate this year. But among the major banks' forecasters, there is a significant spread when it comes to the benchmark rate right now.

Experts Diverge on Future Swedish Interest Rate Changes

Major Swedish Banks See Profit Decline in 2024 Report

The Swedish banks increased their profits in 2024, according to the Financial Supervisory Authority's (FI) new bank report. However, the three major banks, SEB, Handelsbanken, and Swedbank, reported lower profits as a result of increased administrative costs and lower net interest income, which is what the banks earn from lending and borrowing.

Major Swedish Banks See Profit Decline in 2024 Report

ECB Lowers Rates Again, More Cuts Expected This Year

The European Central Bank (ECB) is lowering its interest rates for the seventh time since June last year. And more rate cuts are expected during the year, which could open up for interest rate cuts also in Sweden.

ECB Lowers Rates Again, More Cuts Expected This Year

Economists Critique Spring Budget as Outdated Amid Tariff Challenges

The Government's spring budget is cautious and does not take into account Donald Trump's tariff shock, leading economists believe. The ROT deduction may not be what one should focus on first, believes Lars Calmfors, professor emeritus, regarding the largest investment of 4 billion kronor.

Economists Critique Spring Budget as Outdated Amid Tariff Challenges

Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances

Despite the turbulent economic situation, there is a lack of good wallet news in the spring budget. It can mean a lot for some households, says Shoka Åhrman, savings economist at SPP.

Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances

Swedish Exporters Face Uncertainty Amid Trump's Tariff Impact

The stronger krona is expected to have hit hard against Swedish export companies during the first quarter. But what is waiting around the corner is more unclear than in a long time after Trump's tariff shock.

Swedish Exporters Face Uncertainty Amid Trump's Tariff Impact

Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances

Despite the turbulent economic situation, there are still few good wallet news in the spring budget. It can mean a lot for some households, says Shoka Åhrman, savings economist at SPP.

Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances

Young people go against the trend – buying stocks in the crash

During the stock market crash in the days following Donald Trump's tariff decision, young people went against the stream and bought shares, according to the online broker Avanza. It's like catching a falling knife, says 17-year-old Elias El Shobaki.

Young people go against the trend – buying stocks in the crash

Trump's Concern - Investors Punish the USA

Turbulence in the economy usually gets investors to seek shelter in dollars or American government bonds. But now something has happened.

Trump's Concern - Investors Punish the USA

These are the small savers' shares that have fallen the most

It's pointing sharply downwards for small savers' favourite shares after Donald Trump's inauguration in January. The biggest losers are SBB and Tesla, which have dropped 28 and 40 per cent respectively.

These are the small savers' shares that have fallen the most

Highest Food Price Increases since 2023 – Coffee Skyrockets

Food prices rose by 5. 4 per cent annually in March, according to new figures from SCB.

Highest Food Price Increases since 2023 – Coffee Skyrockets

Chinese Tariffs Shake Global Markets, Stockholm Stocks Drop 2 Percent

The turbulence on the stock market continues. President Donald Trump's tariff decision against China leaves deep marks with falling prices, among other things in Stockholm.

Chinese Tariffs Shake Global Markets, Stockholm Stocks Drop 2 Percent

Trump's Remarks Spark Rebound in Stockholm and European Markets

The Stockholm stock exchange rose sharply on Tuesday after the crash the day before. The leading European stock exchanges also turned upwards.

Trump's Remarks Spark Rebound in Stockholm and European Markets

Sweden's Inflation Falls More Than Expected, Offering Economic Relief

Inflation is falling more than expected. A positive news according to economists.

Sweden's Inflation Falls More Than Expected, Offering Economic Relief

EU Tariffs on US Goods Could Raise Prices for Swedish Shoppers

Despite the fact that the EU does not want a trade war with the USA, certain American goods may still be subject to tariffs and become more expensive for Swedish consumers. This could be, for example, orange juice, peanut butter, bourbon, but also steel, says Pia Fromlet, euro economist at bank SEB.

EU Tariffs on US Goods Could Raise Prices for Swedish Shoppers

Stock Market Faces Uncertainty After Trump's Tariff Announcement

Winter time for the global trading system and great uncertainty. This is how experts describe the situation after President Donald Trump's tariff announcement on Wednesday.

Stock Market Faces Uncertainty After Trump's Tariff Announcement

Stockholm Stocks Slide as Tariff Concerns Hit Major Companies

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell ahead of Wednesday evening's expected tariff announcement from US President Donald Trump. Among the heavyweights, not least the defense conglomerate Saab and medical technology company Getinge lost value.

Stockholm Stocks Slide as Tariff Concerns Hit Major Companies

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