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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

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

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'"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

Biden's final move - a knockout blow for Volvo Cars?
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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
"Surprised that markets don't react more"
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"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
The Chief Strategist Warns Against Trump's Cryptocurrency
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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
Experts Expect Stock Market Boost and Dividend Bonanza
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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
Fixed Mortgage Rates Pressed Upwards – "A Shift"
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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
Mortgage Rates Fall – They Have the Lowest Rate
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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
Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts
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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
The Market is Doubtful About Two Interest Rate Cuts This Year
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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
Trump's policy threatens Swedish mortgage rates
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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
Bankers win on weak stock market
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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
Unexpectedly slow for Swedish industry
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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
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