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Food prices are skyrocketing – butter and coffee at the top

Food prices increased by 3. 9 percent in February compared to the same month last year.

Food prices are skyrocketing – butter and coffee at the top

Dollar below ten kronor – "several explanations"

The Swedish krona continues to strengthen and the US dollar temporarily fell below 10 kronor on the foreign exchange market on Tuesday morning – for the first time since December 2023. There are several explanations, says SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson.

Dollar below ten kronor – "several explanations"

Hope for the Economy after German Power Shift

The election result in Germany raises hopes of an economic recovery for the country, which has had a difficult time both politically and economically lately. One can be cautiously optimistic, but one must be cautious, as there is still much that remains, says SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson.

Hope for the Economy after German Power Shift

Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure

Increased prices of coffee, fish, and vegetables pushed up inflation in January. But it is unclear how it will affect future interest rate decisions.

Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure

Threats to the Global Economy in 2025

War in Ukraine and the Middle East, exacerbated trade conflicts and weak global growth prospects. The world economy – and thereby export-dependent economies like the Swedish – is facing a challenging 2025.

Threats to the Global Economy in 2025

Thedéen: The Krona's Fall May Cause Inflation Problems

The crown has fallen to 11. 04 kronor per dollar – the lowest rate this year.

Thedéen: The Krona's Fall May Cause Inflation Problems

Thousand-kronor notes to be picked up when the Central Bank increases the pace

A thousand kronor lower mortgage interest on the three million loan - that's the effect when the Swedish Central Bank is expected to make a double rate cut. But risks have emerged along the way.

Thousand-kronor notes to be picked up when the Central Bank increases the pace

Stock Market Euphoria as Trump Heads for Victory

It is still not entirely decided, but Donald Trump is heading for victory in the American election. This gets the financial markets in the USA to rejoice and the dollar to strengthen.

Stock Market Euphoria as Trump Heads for Victory

Why the Central Bank didn't cut rates by 0.50 percentage points just yet

The Swedish Central Bank had not signaled. Therefore, there was no double rate cut just yet, but it will come later, believe analysts.

Why the Central Bank didn't cut rates by 0.50 percentage points just yet

Thousand-kronor notes await lower interest rate

A autumn of interest rate cuts awaits and already this week, the Swedish Central Bank may strike with a double cut. At the beginning of next year, a million loan with variable interest rate may be 800 kronor cheaper per month.

Thousand-kronor notes await lower interest rate

Central Bank Paves the Way for Double Cut from Riksbanken

The Fed's double cut in the interest rate may affect the Swedish Central Bank's message next week. At least on the margin, believes SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson.

Central Bank Paves the Way for Double Cut from Riksbanken

Larger investments than expected – these are the needs

A welcome budget message that is applauded from several directions. Now the big question is what the money will be spent on.

Larger investments than expected – these are the needs

"It was about time" - The Central Bank may be too slow

It is a welcome message that the Swedish Central Bank is now opening up for more interest rate cuts than before. The fear is, however, that it may be too late, according to several assessors.

"It was about time" - The Central Bank may be too slow

Double Interest Rate Cut Not Ruled Out

This week, the inflation figure will be released, which will determine whether there will be an interest rate cut from the Swedish Central Bank shortly after and how large it will be in that case. A double rate cut is more likely right now than no cut at all, says Jens Magnusson from SEB.

Double Interest Rate Cut Not Ruled Out

The stock market crash did not occur this week - "overreaction"

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the week in green territory despite the recent turbulence. The large decline appears to be an overreaction, says SEB's chief economist Jens Magnusson.

The stock market crash did not occur this week - "overreaction"

More Expensive USA Trip if Trump Wins the Election

The attempted murder of presidential candidate Donald Trump in the USA has increased his chances of winning the election, believe analysts. But no greater effects on the market are to be expected.

More Expensive USA Trip if Trump Wins the Election

USA inflation falls – interest rate cuts loom

Households and companies pressed by high interest rates can rejoice at an unexpectedly weak inflation figure for June from the USA. Now the probability of several interest rate cuts this year increases – even on Swedish mortgages.

USA inflation falls – interest rate cuts loom

French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises

The euro strengthens against the dollar, French government bond yields fall and the Paris stock exchange rises sharply after the first round of the French parliamentary election. The market breathes a sigh of relief as it does not appear that the far-right party National Rally – which appears to be becoming the largest party – will gain its own majority.

French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises

Turbulence on the Paris Stock Exchange - "great uncertainty"

It has been rocky on the Paris Stock Exchange since President Emmanuel Macron called for new elections following the fiasco in the EU election. Here, one is unexpectedly thrown into some sort of political vacuum.

Turbulence on the Paris Stock Exchange - "great uncertainty"