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Volvo soared and SEB plummeted

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.

Volvo soared and SEB plummeted

No Increase in Dividend Payout from SEB

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.

No Increase in Dividend Payout from SEB

SEB and Swedbank: Two Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate twice this year, to 2. 0 percent, predicts Swedbank and SEB in new economic reports.

SEB and Swedbank: Two Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

China's AI Breakthrough - "Bolt from the Blue"

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.

China's AI Breakthrough - "Bolt from the Blue"

The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks

The basic tip is that the Central Bank lowers the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points to 2.

The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks

Volvo Cars: Not Worried About New US Rules

Before Joe Biden stepped down as the President of the USA, his administration presented new rules regarding technology from, among others, China. Connected vehicles with technology developed or manufactured in China are considered a security threat and shall therefore be prohibited.

Volvo Cars: Not Worried About New US Rules

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

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.

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

"Surprised that markets don't react more"

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.

"Surprised that markets don't react more"

The Chief Strategist Warns Against Trump's Cryptocurrency

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.

The Chief Strategist Warns Against Trump's Cryptocurrency

Experts Expect Stock Market Boost and Dividend Bonanza

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.

Experts Expect Stock Market Boost and Dividend Bonanza

Fixed Mortgage Rates Pressed Upwards – "A Shift"

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.

Fixed Mortgage Rates Pressed Upwards – "A Shift"

Mortgage Rates Fall – They Have the Lowest Rate

Mortgage interest rates continue to fall. The major banks have lowered their variable interest rates over the past month – but you'll find the lowest average interest rate among the smaller banks.

Mortgage Rates Fall – They Have the Lowest Rate

Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts

Inflation fell more than analysts had calculated in December. The probability of the Swedish Central Bank lowering the interest rate again as early as the end of January is increasing.

Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts

The Market is Doubtful About Two Interest Rate Cuts This Year

The probability of the Swedish Central Bank lowering the interest rate twice this year has clearly decreased, according to a report from the major bank SEB. A decrease – of 0.

The Market is Doubtful About Two Interest Rate Cuts This Year

Trump's policy threatens Swedish mortgage rates

In two weeks, he will be sworn in. And the world is eagerly waiting to see what the 47th president of the USA will do with the economy.

Trump's policy threatens Swedish mortgage rates

Bankers win on weak stock market

The Stockholm stock exchange fluctuated around zero on the last day of the trading week, but during the afternoon many prices fell, with the exception of the banking giants. The broad OMXS index closed at minus 0.

Bankers win on weak stock market

Unexpectedly slow for Swedish industry

Swedish manufacturing industry slowed down more than expected in December, shows a purchasing managers' index from Swedbank and Silf. A weak development in the surrounding world is unexpectedly hitting demand hard.

Unexpectedly slow for Swedish industry

Major Banks: A Heavy Burden on the Stockholm Stock Exchange

After a day when the courses first fell but then recovered, the Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad OMXS index ended the week with a plus of 0. 1 percent.

Major Banks: A Heavy Burden on the Stockholm Stock Exchange

Major Banks Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

Several banks are now adjusting their mortgage rates downward following the Swedish Central Bank's lowering of the interest rate. .

Major Banks Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

The Crown at a New Low for the Year - No Brightening in Sight

The Swedish krona weakened after the interest rate announcement from the USA on Wednesday evening. The krona is traded with a discount of 25-30 percent.

The Crown at a New Low for the Year - No Brightening in Sight

Banker charged - stole 30 million from customers

A former capital manager at the major bank SEB is suspected of having stolen nearly 30 million kronor from their clients – and transferred the money to their partner. They are now being prosecuted, reports Aftonbladet.

Banker charged - stole 30 million from customers

Distribution Party on the Stock Exchange - "Must Be a Record"

It's being loaded up for a record-breaking payout party on the stock exchange this spring. The payouts are increasing by 11 percent to a total of approximately 326 billion kronor next year, according to a fresh prognosis from the major bank SEB.

Distribution Party on the Stock Exchange - "Must Be a Record"

So much did the mortgage rates fall in November

Between 0. 10 and 0.

So much did the mortgage rates fall in November

Bitcoin at a new high level: "Like a magnet"

The cryptocurrency bitcoin has for the first time surpassed 100,000 dollars per bitcoin during the night. When you approach such special levels, it becomes almost like a magnet, says Johan Javeus, senior economist at SEB.

Bitcoin at a new high level: "Like a magnet"