Sweden Living World Business Sports Entertainment FAQ

Cover image for Mattias Persson

Mattias Persson

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 Announces First US-UK Trade Agreement

President Donald Trump's first trade agreement is in harbor. According to Trump, it's about an agreement between the USA and the United Kingdom.

Trump Announces First US-UK Trade Agreement

Swedish Central Bank Lowers Interest Rate Twice This Year to 1.75%

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate twice this year, down to 1. 75 percent in September, according to a new forecast from Swedbank's economists.

Swedish Central Bank Lowers Interest Rate Twice This Year to 1.75%

Experts Diverge on Future Swedish Interest Rate Changes

On the interest rate market, the actors assume two cuts in the Swedish Central Bank's benchmark rate this year. But among the major banks' forecasters, there is a significant spread when it comes to the benchmark rate right now.

Experts Diverge on Future Swedish Interest Rate Changes

Unexpected Swedish GDP Drop Sparks Economic Concerns: Analysis

Swedish GDP fell by 1. 5 percent in February compared to January, according to SCB.

Unexpected Swedish GDP Drop Sparks Economic Concerns: Analysis

Nordea Economist Seeks US Economic Slowdown to Curb Tariffs

The Stockholm stock exchange is plummeting. Annika Winsth, chief economist at Nordea, is now hoping for a strong braking of the American economy.

Nordea Economist Seeks US Economic Slowdown to Curb Tariffs

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.

Experts Predict Ongoing Stock Market Volatility as Trade Tensions Rise

Sweden's Inflation Falls More Than Expected, Offering Economic Relief

Inflation is falling more than expected. A positive news according to economists.

Sweden's Inflation Falls More Than Expected, Offering Economic Relief

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.

Trump's Tariffs Higher Than Expected, Experts Warn of Lingering Uncertainty

Trump's Tariffs Spark Global Economic Uncertainty, Experts Warn

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.

Trump's Tariffs Spark Global Economic Uncertainty, Experts Warn

Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"

Inflation is now rising unexpectedly much. The consequence: an interest rate cut from the Central Bank is seen as very distant, according to analysts.

Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"

Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

Today's interest rate cut is the last one that the Swedish Central Bank is currently signaling. Completely wrong, according to several actors who want to see further cuts in the near future.

Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

SEB and Swedbank: Two Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate twice this year, to 2. 0 percent, predicts Swedbank and SEB in new economic reports.

SEB and Swedbank: Two Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts

Inflation fell more than analysts had calculated in December. The probability of the Swedish Central Bank lowering the interest rate again as early as the end of January is increasing.

Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts

The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank

Completely too cautious and a decision that can have major consequences for the Swedish economy. Economists are critical of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate forecast for 2025.

The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank

Heavy economists want a double cut

Several heavyweight economists want to see another double cut from the Central Bank on Thursday. But most analysts believe in a "normal" cut, of 0.

Heavy economists want a double cut

The forecast: Higher housing prices next year

The economy is weak and unemployment is high. But next year, there may be a brightening, predicts Swedbank in an economic forecast.

The forecast: Higher housing prices next year

Lowest Inflation in Almost Five Years

Inflation fell to 1. 1 per cent in September according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Lowest Inflation in Almost Five Years

Inflation is raging - "a signal to the Central Bank"

Inflation fell more than expected in August, largely due to lower energy prices. This paves the way for a series of interest rate cuts from the Swedish Central Bank.

Inflation is raging - "a signal to the Central Bank"

Central Bank Economists: Repo Rate on its Way to 2 Percent

The recovery is near after nearly three years of stagnation and 2025 will see growth take off, according to an economic forecast from Swedbank. The Swedish Central Bank is contributing by lowering the interest rate to 2.

Central Bank Economists: Repo Rate on its Way to 2 Percent

"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

Major Bank: Absolutely Right of the Central Bank

The Governor of the Central Bank, Erik Thedéen, is open to three interest rate cuts this year. The news is dividing experts.

Major Bank: Absolutely Right of the Central Bank

Major Bank: Mistake Not to Cut Interest Rate Now

It will not be an interest rate cut on Thursday, according to some of the country's gathered experts. But Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank, believes it will be seen as a mistake in hindsight.

Major Bank: Mistake Not to Cut Interest Rate Now

Economist: Time to Step on the Gas in Fiscal Policy

The subdued inflation opens up for a greater reform scope in the government's autumn budget, according to Swedbank's chief economist Mattias Persson. It is time to invest more in the future, he says.

Economist: Time to Step on the Gas in Fiscal Policy