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Trump Declines EU Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Dispute

USA's President Donald Trump says that he "does not seek a settlement" with the EU on tariffs. The EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic writes on the other hand that the EU continues to seek an agreement with the US.

Trump Declines EU Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Dispute

Trump's Global Car Tariffs Begin as Broader Trade Measures Loom

On Thursday, Donald Trump's car tariffs come into force globally. But before that, announcements about new comprehensive tariffs may come.

Trump's Global Car Tariffs Begin as Broader Trade Measures Loom

US Implements 25% Car Tariffs to Boost Domestic Production

USA's President Donald Trump is introducing 25-percent tariffs on all vehicles and vehicle components manufactured outside the USA from April 3 and May 3, respectively. This is not a negotiating tactic.

US Implements 25% Car Tariffs to Boost Domestic Production

Trump's Tariff Policy Scares US Consumers

The American consumers' confidence in the economy fell sharply in March, according to the monthly Michigan index. In the background, uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff policy is haunting.

Trump's Tariff Policy Scares US Consumers

Escalated Tariff War: "Not Good at All"

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has delivered a new broadside in the trade war against Canada with his announcement on Tuesday of 50-percent tariffs on steel and aluminum. This is, of course, not good at all, says US economist Elisabet Kopelman at the major bank SEB.

Escalated Tariff War: "Not Good at All"

The Dollar's Fall - Part of Trump's Strategy

President Trump wants a weaker dollar. And right now, he seems to be succeeding.

The Dollar's Fall - Part of Trump's Strategy

Trump's Tariff Reprieve: What It Means for US Automakers and Trade

The White House is giving the American automotive industry a month's reprieve from the 25-percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. The automotive sector is the obvious own goal for the USA, says economist Elisabet Kopelman.

Trump's Tariff Reprieve: What It Means for US Automakers and Trade

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.

The Expert: It May Become US Tariffs on Everything from the EU

Rental Rate Reduction May Be Delayed – Fed "in Waiting Mode"

The next cut in interest rates in the USA may be delayed. High inflation, strong economy, and a new chief in the White House are affecting, according to SEB economist Elisabet Kopelman.

Rental Rate Reduction May Be Delayed – Fed "in Waiting Mode"

The interest rate is lowered in the USA

The USA's central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed), is lowering its interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points as expected.

The interest rate is lowered in the USA

Trump's Minister Paves the Way for Quick Tariff Decision

Wall Street veteran Howard Lutnick, who loudly defended tariffs in the autumn's election campaign in the USA, is to be nominated for the position as the USA's next trade minister, according to incoming President Donald Trump. The message paves the way for a quick decision on tariffs.

Trump's Minister Paves the Way for Quick Tariff Decision

Securing Your Savings in the Event of a Trump Victory

It's still far from clear. But a victory for former President Donald Trump in the presidential election in the USA looks increasingly likely in measurements and odds.

Securing Your Savings in the Event of a Trump Victory

Strong US figure - "reduces recession fears"

The job market in the USA is significantly stronger than expected, show new figures. The news reduces the pressure on the American central bank, according to Elisabet Kopelman, USA analyst at SEB.

Strong US figure - "reduces recession fears"

USA's job market slows down faster

The American job market is clearly slowing down, show new figures. The US economy is losing momentum and several interest rate cuts are getting closer.

USA's job market slows down faster

Trump vs Harris: How the Election Can Affect Your Economy

Escalating trade war with clear inflation risks - towards a policy that is more or less a continuation of President Joe Biden's agenda. The US election can send economic shockwaves around the world.

Trump vs Harris: How the Election Can Affect Your Economy

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged

The USA's central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed), is leaving the interest rate unchanged, in the range of 5. 25-5.

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged

The Expert: Fed Waits - "Has Been Burned Before"

Interest rate cuts in the fall or not? The world's central banks are holding their breath ahead of the Federal Reserve's signals tonight. At the same time, the American central bank is in no hurry here and now.

The Expert: Fed Waits - "Has Been Burned Before"

Wall Street bigwigs rally behind Trump

He is already popular on Wall Street and among small business owners. Now, support for the former President Donald Trump is also spreading among the USA's financial elite.

Wall Street bigwigs rally behind Trump

Inflation in the USA falls unexpectedly

Inflation in the USA unexpectedly fell in May. On the stock exchange, it was thumbs up, also in Stockholm – as it opens up for interest rate cuts from the USA's central bank.

Inflation in the USA falls unexpectedly

Double Economic Message in the USA: "Standing and Weighing"

Both important inflation figures and an interest rate decision await in the USA on Wednesday. Several uncertainties make the situation difficult to navigate for the central bank Federal Reserve (Fed).

Double Economic Message in the USA: "Standing and Weighing"