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AI stocks are reshaping global funds, expert says diversify into Europe and Sweden
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AI stocks are reshaping global funds, expert says diversify into Europe and Sweden

Global tech giants and AI companies are taking up an increasingly large share of Swedes' favorite savings fund - the global fund. That increases the risk in household savings
Strong Stockholm stock market year seen after stable Q2 reports, but Middle East risks remain
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Strong Stockholm stock market year seen after stable Q2 reports, but Middle East risks remain

The big names on the Stockholm Stock Exchange have laid their cards on the table for the second quarter. The reports point to profit growth and a strong stock market year
Mortgages are falling, but savings have become the banks’ new profit engine
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Mortgages are falling, but savings have become the banks’ new profit engine

The major banks are currently earning less on customers' mortgages. They are making that up with savings
The stock markets are running like a train, but Copenhagen is derailed
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The stock markets are running like a train, but Copenhagen is derailed

Despite a shaky commodity market and geopolitical unrest, virtually all major stock market indices are up for the first half of the year. But in Denmark, the numbers are flashing red
Expert: AI profitability concerns could stop the tech giants' stock market rally
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Expert: AI profitability concerns could stop the tech giants' stock market rally

The big tech companies have driven Wall Street stock indexes to new record highs over the past month - despite war and panic in energy markets. But as the companies now report their interim results, the question for investors is how profitable their huge AI investments really are
Fed leaves US interest rates unchanged - war in Iran looms
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Fed leaves US interest rates unchanged - war in Iran looms

The Federal Reserve (Fed) is leaving US interest rates unchanged in the 3. 50–3
How the war in the Middle East is affecting the Swedish economy
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How the war in the Middle East is affecting the Swedish economy

Stock market screens are flashing red after this weekend's attacks in the Middle East, while oil prices are rising. According to several experts, the unrest could affect Swedish wallets in both the short- and long-term
The dividend party makes Swedish stocks hot in 2026
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The dividend party makes Swedish stocks hot in 2026

The Stockholm Stock Exchange is toasting 2026 with optimism - and increased dividends. The companies on the large-cap OMXS30 index alone plan to distribute SEK 250 billion this year
Price collapse and stock market turmoil - the new Fed chief looms
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Price collapse and stock market turmoil - the new Fed chief looms

A stronger dollar triggered a plunge in gold and other commodity prices. The new head of the US Federal Reserve looms in the background
Expert: Tech giants' AI investments a question mark
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Expert: Tech giants' AI investments a question mark

Nvidia and the other tech giants are entering a new reporting season. With hundreds of billions of dollars invested in AI, a lot is at stake
Stockholm Stock Exchange falls 2.1 percent after Trump's tariff threat
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Stockholm Stock Exchange falls 2.1 percent after Trump's tariff threat

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell 2. 1 percent after US President Donald Trump's remarks about punitive tariffs over the weekend
Extremely strong krona makes Swedish travelers feel richer
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Extremely strong krona makes Swedish travelers feel richer

Over the past year, the Swedish krona has strengthened significantly against the US dollar. This makes Swedes kings when traveling abroad, at least when they go to the US
They believe in a Swedish stock market upturn next year, too – "15 percent"
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They believe in a Swedish stock market upturn next year, too – "15 percent"

Profits and growth in the AI sector, as well as increased hope for a brighter future, have pushed up the stock markets this year. There is much to suggest that this will continue in 2026, according to the professionals
Nvidia beats expectations
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Nvidia beats expectations

High hopes but also great market anxiety. Once again, however, chip giant Nvidia beats market expectations
AI craze on the stock markets – "could escalate"
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AI craze on the stock markets – "could escalate"

The AI sector is shaking. The stock prices of the big tech giants are falling worldwide
Fed cuts interest rates: "Pretty comfortable"
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Fed cuts interest rates: "Pretty comfortable"

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) is cutting its key interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points to a range of 3
AI Bubble Concerns Rise Amid Wall Street Records and Major Deals
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AI Bubble Concerns Rise Amid Wall Street Records and Major Deals

Records on Wall Street and a wave of giant deals in artificial intelligence (AI) have fueled speculation about a stock market bubble. It can "turn sharply", warns IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva
Economist: US-China Tariffs Lower Than Expected During Pause
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Economist: US-China Tariffs Lower Than Expected During Pause

That the tariffs between the USA and China are being reduced as much during an announced tariff pause is a relief for the global financial markets, states Danske Bank's senior strategist Maria Landeborn. It is a pause with lower tariffs than what I believe anyone had dared to believe and hope for, she says
Stock Markets Show Signs of Optimism Amid Tariff Concerns
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Stock Markets Show Signs of Optimism Amid Tariff Concerns

After "Liberation day" at the beginning of April, red figures have dominated on the world's stock exchanges. But possibly a brightening is seen, both in the USA and in Europe – and experts sense now a more conciliatory tone from the White House
European Stocks Gain Popularity as Investors Shift Focus from US
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European Stocks Gain Popularity as Investors Shift Focus from US

It has become more popular to invest in Europe since the turn of the year. European stock exchanges have performed better than Wall Street and money is flowing in
Experts Predict Ongoing Stock Market Volatility as Trade Tensions Rise
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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
China's Tariffs Shake Stockholm Stock Exchange, Expert Warns of Escalation
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China's Tariffs Shake Stockholm Stock Exchange, Expert Warns of Escalation

The Stockholm stock exchange plummets further after China's announcement of heavy tariffs against the USA. A significantly worse scenario, says Maria Landeborn, senior strategist at Danske Bank
Stock Market Faces Uncertainty After Trump's Tariff Announcement
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Stock Market Faces Uncertainty After Trump's Tariff Announcement

Winter time for the global trading system and great uncertainty. This is how experts describe the situation after President Donald Trump's tariff announcement on Wednesday
Trump's Tariffs Higher Than Expected, Experts Warn of Lingering Uncertainty
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Trump's Tariffs Higher Than Expected, Experts Warn of Lingering Uncertainty

President Donald Trump's tariffs against the rest of the world became higher than expected, say two experts who TT has spoken to. I think it became a bit worse than what the market had counted on, says Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank
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