Inflation is clearly on the rise. But not yet enough for the Swedish Central Bank to raise interest rates in a few weeks, analysts believe. Then it would be a real surprise, says Swedbank chief economist Mattias Persson.
BusinessThe US Federal Reserve (Fed) once again leaves the US policy rate unchanged. However, the committee was not unanimous, and three members wanted to see an increase. A real family feud, says Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh about the decision.
BusinessA hawkish tone from the Fed chief, higher inflation risks and a closed door to market guidance. These are some of the reasons why there is a certain risk that the US central bank will raise the key interest rate as early as Wednesday evening, says Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank.
BusinessThe Swedish Central Bank is leaving the key interest rate unchanged this Thursday. Don't expect any interest-rate increases during the rest of 2026 or in 2027. That assessment is now being made by the major bank, Swedbank.
BusinessThe war in Iran has created a "very serious situation," according to Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen. "There is much that is uncertain now. It changes from day to day, not to say hour by hour," he said at a press conference.
BusinessUS President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he has decided to raise global tariffs to 15 percent. The announcement has been met with criticism from Sweden.
BusinessPresident Donald Trump's counter-move on the tariff issue came after just a couple of hours. The uncertainty surrounding the new announcement will remain for much longer, Persson says. There is much uncertainty, and once again a veil lies over global growth, Persson says.
BusinessA stronger dollar triggered a plunge in gold and other commodity prices. The new head of the US Federal Reserve looms in the background. It may not be such a radical shift, says Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank.
BusinessPresident Trump announced on Truth Social that he has nominated former central banker Kevin Warsh to be the next head of the Federal Reserve. "He will never let you down. Congratulations, Kevin!" Trump wrote.
BusinessSwedish growth is picking up this year, according to the latest estimates by three major banks. However, the Greenland crisis has increased the risk of a major setback if it leads to a full-blown trade war between the US and the EU and challenges NATO cooperation.
BusinessA price drop is expected when stock markets open on Monday after a new US tariff threat against Europe, but it could be short-lived. Experience suggests this after a year of constant threats from Donald Trump, analysts say.
BusinessMarket anxiety spreads after the news that the U.S. Department of Justice is threatening to indict Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Gold and silver rise, while the U.S. dollar and prices on the New York Stock Exchange weaken.
BusinessThe Riksbank will leave the key interest rate unchanged at 1.75 percent. It is only towards the end of 2027 that it may be possible to raise it, the announcement said.
BusinessThe Swedish economy has begun to recover and the labor market will strengthen next year, predicts Swedbank in its economic report. The major bank does not expect an interest rate increase from the Riksbank until 2027.
BusinessThe Tidö parties' budget initiative is larger than many had thought beforehand. The content is, however, far from what the Swedish economy needs, according to several assessors. It is an own goal, says Swedbank's chief economist Mattias Persson about the initiative that the government is missing according to him.
BusinessInflation in August rose to 3.3 percent according to the KPIF measure. But the underlying inflation is falling, shows SCB's new figures. The figures and assessments of where the interest rate is heading are diverging. This increases the likelihood of an interest rate cut, says Nordea's chief analyst Torbjörn Isaksson.
BusinessUSA'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.
BusinessPresident Donald Trump's first trade agreement is in harbor. According to Trump, it's about an agreement between the USA and the United Kingdom.
BusinessThe 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. Colleagues at SEB believe that the Swedish Central Bank settles for a reduction to.
BusinessOn 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. Some count on the benchmark rate being left unchanged. Others believe in three cuts this year.
BusinessSwedish GDP fell by 1.5 percent in February compared to January, according to SCB. It was weaker than expected, especially when looking at the composition, says Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank.
BusinessThe Stockholm stock exchange is plummeting. Annika Winsth, chief economist at Nordea, is now hoping for a strong braking of the American economy. This could force President Donald Trump to change his mind about the tariffs.
BusinessThe trade tariffs have paralyzed the global market. Experts believe that the uncertainty will continue when the world's stock exchanges open on Monday. On Friday, the fear index was at panic levels. This suggests that it's difficult to see how this will disappear when we open on Monday, says Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank.
BusinessInflation is falling more than expected. A positive news according to economists. In the uncertain world we are in, this was a news that was incredibly longed for and unexpected, says Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank.
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