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Larger investments than expected – these are the needs

Larger investments than expected – these are the needs

Thu 22 Aug 2024 15:57 CEST

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

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

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

Tue 20 Aug 2024 10:59 CEST

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

Double Interest Rate Cut Not Ruled Out

Double Interest Rate Cut Not Ruled Out

Sun 11 Aug 2024 08:28 CEST

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

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

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

Fri 9 Aug 2024 17:50 CEST

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

More Expensive USA Trip if Trump Wins the Election

More Expensive USA Trip if Trump Wins the Election

Mon 15 Jul 2024 09:53 CEST

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

USA inflation falls – interest rate cuts loom

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USA inflation falls – interest rate cuts loom

Thu 11 Jul 2024 14:30 CEST

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

French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises

French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises

Mon 1 Jul 2024 09:40 CEST

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

Turbulence on the Paris Stock Exchange - "great uncertainty"

Turbulence on the Paris Stock Exchange - "great uncertainty"

Thu 20 Jun 2024 05:50 CEST

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