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Saab the Heaviest Pull on a Merry Stock Exchange
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Saab the Heaviest Pull on a Merry Stock Exchange

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The defence group Saab was the biggest draw when the Stockholm Stock Exchange rose on Monday, as did several other defence companies on European stock exchanges. The banking sector also performed very well in Stockholm
SSAB wins on the stock exchange despite threats of steel tariffs
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SSAB wins on the stock exchange despite threats of steel tariffs

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The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose broadly on the first day of the trading week. The OMXS index increased by 0
Bound Mortgage Rates on the Way Up
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Bound Mortgage Rates on the Way Up

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The variable mortgage rates continued to fall in January. On the other hand, the fixed rates have bottomed out and turned upwards at the beginning of the year, according to statistics that show what households actually pay for their home loans
The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week with a decline
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week with a decline

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The Stockholm stock exchange's downturn continued on Friday. At closing, the broad OMXS index was down 0
Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut
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Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut

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Inflation according to the KPIF measure rose sharply to 2. 2 percent in January, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Major Banks Increase Dividend to 115 Billion
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Major Banks Increase Dividend to 115 Billion

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The major banks' profits were largely stagnant in 2024. However, the dividends to shareholders will increase in the spring with over ten billion to a total of 115 billion kronor, plus tens of billions more in share buybacks
The Expert: It May Become US Tariffs on Everything from the EU
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The Expert: It May Become US Tariffs on Everything from the EU

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Medicines, vehicles, electrical equipment, and food are some sectors that are expected to be close at hand when Donald Trump plans tariffs against the EU. But it could also be a broadside with new tariffs on everything from the EU – including Swedish US exports
Tariffs analysis: Softer than feared
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Tariffs analysis: Softer than feared

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After the USA introduced new tariffs against China, the average tariff rate is now 23 percent, according to SEB's economists. It is a slightly softer stance than what was feared from the election campaign, says Marcus Widén, economist at SEB
"Economist: 'It can get worse'"
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"Economist: 'It can get worse'"

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The Stockholm stock exchange falls sharply after USA's tariff announcement. I think it can get worse
So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs
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So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs

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If President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on the EU, the Swedish steel and automotive industry may be affected. At the same time, an upward inflation pressure could make it more difficult to continue with interest rate cuts
Tariffs to wait for after Trump's tariffs
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Tariffs to wait for after Trump's tariffs

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The market withstood Donald Trump's tariff threats. But when the threats became reality, the American stock exchange fell
Diminished Expectations of Interest Rate Cut
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Diminished Expectations of Interest Rate Cut

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The market's expectations of a further cut in the interest rate this year have been dampened somewhat after Wednesday's announcement from the Central Bank.
Bankers lower mortgage rates – this is how you should think now
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Bankers lower mortgage rates – this is how you should think now

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Several banks are now lowering their variable mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's recent rate cut. So how should mortgage borrowers think? Look out for yourself, says Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at the comparison site Compricer
Volvo soared and SEB plummeted
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Volvo soared and SEB plummeted

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The truck giant Volvo rushed to the top, the major bank SEB plummeted to the bottom. These were the reactions on the Stockholm Stock Exchange following Wednesday morning's closing
No Increase in Dividend Payout from SEB
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No Increase in Dividend Payout from SEB

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The major bank SEB chooses not to propose any increased dividend to the shareholders. Instead, a comprehensive repurchase program of the company's shares is proposed
SEB and Swedbank: Two Interest Rate Cuts Ahead
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SEB and Swedbank: Two Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

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The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate twice this year, to 2. 0 percent, predicts Swedbank and SEB in new economic reports
China's AI Breakthrough - "Bolt from the Blue"
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China's AI Breakthrough - "Bolt from the Blue"

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A Chinese breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) – a successful budget version of an AI app from Deepseek – is shaking up the AI circles in the West. It appears to be a model that is just as effective as Open AI and significantly more energy- and cost-efficient
The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks
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The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks

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The basic tip is that the Central Bank lowers the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points to 2
Volvo Cars: Not Worried About New US Rules
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Volvo Cars: Not Worried About New US Rules

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Biden's final move - a knockout blow for Volvo Cars?
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Biden's final move - a knockout blow for Volvo Cars?

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One of Joe Biden's final moves as president can hit hard on Volvo Cars. The major bank SEB does not rule out a total sales ban for the Swedish car manufacturer on the important US market
"Surprised that markets don't react more"
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"Surprised that markets don't react more"

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He barely had time to take office before several tariff threats thundered from the USA's President Donald Trump. I am surprised that the markets do not react more, says Robert Bergqvist, senior economist at SEB
The Chief Strategist Warns Against Trump's Cryptocurrency
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The Chief Strategist Warns Against Trump's Cryptocurrency

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First out was Donald Trump and now his wife Melania has also launched a cryptocurrency. If you think bitcoin is a speculative asset, then this is a number of trips even worse, says Johan Javeus, chief strategist at SEB
Experts Expect Stock Market Boost and Dividend Bonanza
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Experts Expect Stock Market Boost and Dividend Bonanza

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The stock market is expected to shake off concerns about the economy, inflation, tariffs, and wars. Professionals are counting on a dividend party ahead of this year's first reporting season
Fixed Mortgage Rates Pressed Upwards – "A Shift"
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Fixed Mortgage Rates Pressed Upwards – "A Shift"

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The year has begun with a hard global upward pressure on long-term interest rates. USA tariffs and shaky public finances in Europe are causing concern
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