The Stockholm stock exchange's initial rise was traded away in afternoon trading. Like leading European stock exchanges, the OMXS index fell slightly. It was toughest for the real estate company SBB – which dove 8 percent.
BusinessLast week, the Swedish Central Bank lowered the interest rate and at the same time indicated that another reduction may come later this year. Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen thinks it's too early to say how the escalation in the Middle East in the past week can affect the interest rate decision.
BusinessThe Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate for the second time this year. At the same time, the weak Swedish economy opens up for more cuts in the autumn. There is a wet blanket over the development, says the Governor of the Swedish Central Bank Erik Thedéen.
BusinessThe Government wants to lower the requirement for how large a cash contribution is needed for a housing loan and abolish the extra amortization requirement. Private economists from several different banks give a thumbs up but at the same time raise a warning finger for new borrowers.
BusinessHouseholds with large variable mortgages can look forward to thousands in lower loan costs this year – if the Central Bank does as the market believes and lowers the interest rate two more times. The first interest rate reduction is expected on Wednesday.
BusinessMarket's conviction of two interest rate cuts this year has increased the past week, shows the pricing among market actors.
BusinessInflation was lower than expected in May. This speaks for an interest rate cut already in June rather than in the autumn, according to economists.
BusinessWith just over two weeks until the next announcement, the Governor of the Swedish Central Bank, Erik Thedéen, still leaves the door open for an interest rate cut.
BusinessThe Swedish Central Bank would have lowered the interest rate faster. This view is held by a number of economists in a report where the Swedish Central Bank's monetary policy in 2024 is evaluated.
BusinessThe shaky US dollar – usually seen as a safe haven – can cause financial instability, warns the Swedish Central Bank. There is reason to keep an eye on this, says Erik Thedéen.
BusinessThe Swedish Central Bank is clear-cut – introducing cash liability for stores that sell food. And strengthening banks' responsibility to accept cash. One must "be able to pay also when it is down", says Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen.
BusinessRising coffee prices do not worry the Central Bank at present. If the inflation rise concerns individual goods, there is greater reason for the Central Bank to "take less notice" than if it is broad increases, says the central banker.
Business25 times the Swedish Central Bank mentions the word "uncertainty" in its monetary policy update. But Sweden may have a better position than many other countries. Generally speaking, it is the country that is most affected, a little paradoxically, the country that voluntarily introduces these tariffs, namely the USA, says the Swedish Central Bank Governor.
BusinessNot now, but maybe later. The Swedish Central Bank, as expected, left the repo rate unchanged at 2.25 percent, but simultaneously opens up for a cut further ahead.
BusinessThe Stockholm stock exchange was boosted by a surge of stock market upswings that rolled over the world on Thursday. The broad OMXS index rose 0.7 percent. The risk appetite increased since the USA's president Donald Trump flagged a major trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
BusinessThe stock market crash can create disturbances in the financial system. The tariffs can provide inflation impulses. The growth forecast from March may need to be lowered. The trade war initiated by the Trump administration's tariffs has created a serious situation, according to the central bank governor Erik Thedéen.
BusinessThe effects of the American tariffs are difficult to assess, according to the Governor of the Central Bank Erik Thedéen. Now we have to have ice in our stomachs, he says about last night's message.
BusinessThe probability of the Swedish Central Bank raising the interest rate this year has increased significantly after last week's interest rate decision, according to the pricing on the interest rate market. From levels around 4 percent before the interest rate decision, the probability in the pricing now stands at 40 percent, shows a report from the major bank SEB.
BusinessThe Swedish Central Bank is leaving the repo rate unchanged at 2.25 percent, as expected. And in its forecast, the bank's direction does not want to signal either increases or decreases. We will act if the development becomes different from what we predict, says CEO Erik Thedéen.
BusinessThe Swedish Central Bank is not expected to adjust the interest rate at this week's interest rate meeting. But unexpectedly high Swedish inflation and Trump's trade war may lead to a hike soon. It may be a hike in May or June, says Nordea's chief analyst Torbjörn Isaksson.
BusinessThe stronger krona, the Trump administration's trade war and dramatic geopolitical changes are affecting monetary policy, according to the central bank governor Erik Thedéen. But the main scenario remains unchanged despite what he describes as "unusually turbulent times".
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