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Service Sector Recovery Stalls as Activity Declines Unexpectedly

The recovery in the service sector has come to a halt and activity in the sector is unexpectedly decreasing, according to the purchasing managers' index from Swedbank and Silf. The slowdown is weighing down development in the business sector.
Service Sector Recovery Stalls as Activity Declines Unexpectedly

Swedish Central Bank Lowers Interest Rate Twice This Year to 1.75%

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate twice this year, down to 1. 75 percent in September, according to a new forecast from Swedbank's economists.
Swedish Central Bank Lowers Interest Rate Twice This Year to 1.75%

Stronger Krona Eases Price Pressure in Swedish Industry

Despite economic uncertainty, there are positive tones within Swedish industry. Inflation tendencies are decreasing noticeably, shows an important business cycle measure.
Stronger Krona Eases Price Pressure in Swedish Industry

Swedbank Swish App Issues Resolved for Customers

On Wednesday evening, many of Swedbank's customers experienced problems with the mobile app Swish. When customers tried to transfer money via the service, an error message about disruption appeared.
Swedbank Swish App Issues Resolved for Customers

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Despite Evolution's 19% Stock Plunge

Walpurgis Eve's shortened trading day ended with a clear increase for the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The worse it was then for the live casino company Evolution.
Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Despite Evolution's 19% Stock Plunge

Factory Giants Drag Down Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Stockholm stock exchange's broad OMXS index fell 0. 4 per cent on Tuesday, weighed down by declines in engineering companies whose results did not meet the forecasts.
Factory Giants Drag Down Stockholm Stock Exchange

Swedbank Exceeds Expectations as Share Price Rises 2 Percent

Swedbank's profit was pressed down during the first quarter. But the bank exceeded market expectations and on the Stockholm Stock Exchange it's thumbs up.
Swedbank Exceeds Expectations as Share Price Rises 2 Percent

SKF and Kinnevik Lead Gains in a Declining Stockholm Stock Market

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started the week's trading with a slight decline of 0. 1 percent.
SKF and Kinnevik Lead Gains in a Declining Stockholm Stock Market

Few Clear Losers in Swedish Companies' Report Season So Far

Two weeks of report flood have so far not revealed any clear losers among Swedish listed companies. The order intake has actually been quite good in many cases.
Few Clear Losers in Swedish Companies' Report Season So Far

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

Tenant-Owners Advised on Navigating Interest Rate Uncertainty

The steel bath for many of the country's housing associations is over. But while the costs have stabilized, there is still a big question mark: What will happen with the interest rate going forward?.
Tenant-Owners Advised on Navigating Interest Rate Uncertainty

Child Allowance Hits 50-Year Low, Covering Just 25% of Costs

Does it feel like the child allowance is running out faster now than a few years ago? It may be because it has decreased by 21 percent in fixed prices since 2018. The last three, four years it has been constantly going downhill.
Child Allowance Hits 50-Year Low, Covering Just 25% of Costs

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

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

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

Unexpected Swedish GDP Drop Sparks Economic Concerns: Analysis

Swedish GDP fell by 1. 5 percent in February compared to January, according to SCB.
Unexpected Swedish GDP Drop Sparks Economic Concerns: Analysis

Handelsbanken Forecasts Lower Mortgage Rates as Interest Cuts Loom

The customs chaos means that the Swedish Central Bank needs to lower the interest rate three times this year. Consequently, the floating mortgage interest rate will follow downwards.
Handelsbanken Forecasts Lower Mortgage Rates as Interest Cuts Loom

Swedbank Predicts Swedish Central Bank to Cut Interest Rates Again

The Swedish Central Bank must act to handle the consequences of the Trump administration's tariffs, according to Swedbank's chief economist Andreas Wallström. At least one interest rate cut is a new main scenario among the bank's economists.
Swedbank Predicts Swedish Central Bank to Cut Interest Rates Again

Swedish Central Bank Expected to Cut Rates Amid Customs Crisis

The customs crisis may push down the mortgage rate. The market is now fully counting on the Swedish Central Bank to lower the interest rate this year – a complete turnaround since Donald Trump's customs shock last Wednesday.
Swedish Central Bank Expected to Cut Rates Amid Customs Crisis

Nordea Economist Seeks US Economic Slowdown to Curb Tariffs

The Stockholm stock exchange is plummeting. Annika Winsth, chief economist at Nordea, is now hoping for a strong braking of the American economy.
Nordea Economist Seeks US Economic Slowdown to Curb Tariffs

Experts Predict Ongoing Stock Market Volatility as Trade Tensions Rise

The trade tariffs have paralyzed the global market. Experts believe that the uncertainty will continue when the world's stock exchanges open on Monday.
Experts Predict Ongoing Stock Market Volatility as Trade Tensions Rise

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

Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops 4.2 Percent Amid Global Market Slump

China responds to the USA's new tariffs by imposing an additional 34 percent tariff on goods from the USA. In Stockholm and the rest of Europe, the stock exchanges fell heavily.
Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops 4.2 Percent Amid Global Market Slump
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