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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
Switzerland Cuts Interest Rate to 0 Percent
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Switzerland Cuts Interest Rate to 0 Percent

Swedish Central Bank Considers More Interest Rate Cuts Amid Global Uncertainty
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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 Expected to Lower Interest Rate Wednesday
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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
Why the Stock Market Remains Resilient Amid Global Challenges
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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
Stock Market Decline Less Severe Than Expected After Israeli Attack
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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
Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops After Trump's Tariff Announcement
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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 Closes Unchanged Amid US-China Trade Talk Anticipation
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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.
Swedish Economy Grows in April Despite Industry Setback
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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
More Households Expect Housing Prices to Rise Next Year
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More Households Expect Housing Prices to Rise Next Year

Economist Agrees with Elon Musk in US Budget Dispute
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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
Eurozone Inflation Falls Below ECB Target in May
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Eurozone Inflation Falls Below ECB Target in May

Inflation in the eurozone decreased to 1. 9 per cent in May, according to new statistics
Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Week with Loss Amid Global Tariff Concerns
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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
Small Business Owners Show Slightly Improved Future Confidence
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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
Swedish Economy Shrinks in Q1 2025 Raising Interest Rate Cut Likelihood
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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
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