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Experts: After the giant rally, the krona slows down this year
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Experts: After the giant rally, the krona slows down this year

The dollar has plummeted and the krona has strengthened recently. However, that trend may soon stop
Trump says Kevin Warsh will be the new Fed chairman
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Trump says Kevin Warsh will be the new Fed chairman

President 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
Stockholm Stock Exchange fell, ABB surged after higher order intake
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Stockholm Stock Exchange fell, ABB surged after higher order intake

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started the day higher, turned down when the US stock market opened lower, and closed down 0. 3 percent
Billions to owners of the big banks as SEB, Nordea and Swedbank distribute almost SEK 90 billion
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Billions to owners of the big banks as SEB, Nordea and Swedbank distribute almost SEK 90 billion

The major banks are inviting shareholders to a dividend party again this year. SEB, Nordea and Swedbank are together distributing almost SEK 90 billion to their owners, according to the banks' financial statements
SEB raises outlook for Swedish economy, expects 3.0 percent GDP growth this year
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SEB raises outlook for Swedish economy, expects 3.0 percent GDP growth this year

Customer protests prompted Swedish banks to abandon animal factories
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Customer protests prompted Swedish banks to abandon animal factories

Several Swedish banks have sharply reduced their investments in global meat companies after protests from customers. But almost a billion kronor of Swedish savings is still invested in companies with poor animal husbandry, according to a new review
Up on the stock market - big sigh of relief
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Up on the stock market - big sigh of relief

World stock markets took a breather after Donald Trump withdrew his threat of new trade tariffs. The Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad OMXS index rose 0
New billion-dollar dividends expected from stock market giants
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New billion-dollar dividends expected from stock market giants

Expect increased dividends in this year's flood of financial statements from listed companies over the coming weeks. We expect SEK 327 billion from the companies we monitor
Stock market crash expected after tariff threats - here's what you should think
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Stock market crash expected after tariff threats - here's what you should think

A 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
Economists on the tariff threat: Keep a cool head
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Economists on the tariff threat: Keep a cool head

Donald Trump's latest tariff threat against Sweden and several other countries, over their support for Denmark in the Greenland issue, will lead to a joint response from the EU, two economists believe.
Economist warns of global trade war after Trump's speech
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Economist warns of global trade war after Trump's speech

Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on anyone who does not support the US's plans to take over Greenland. This could be the final straw for the rest of the world - and make the trade war global, warns Robert Bergqvist, senior economist at SEB
Households expect higher housing prices this year
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Households expect higher housing prices this year

Households generally expect higher housing prices this year and a reduced proportion want to lock in their mortgages, shows the first Housing Price Indicator of the year from major bank SEB.
The Supreme Court will review Trump's tariffs, billions at stake
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The Supreme Court will review Trump's tariffs, billions at stake

Were Donald Trump's global tariffs actually illegal? The question will be answered in the U. S
SEB raises mortgage rates to 3.49 percent for one-year loans
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SEB raises mortgage rates to 3.49 percent for one-year loans

SEB follows its industry peers and raises mortgage rates.
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
The economy under Trump: We're not really worried
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The economy under Trump: We're not really worried

Tariff chaos and trade wars. A turbulent 2025 is coming to an end
Experts: How much housing prices will rise next year
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Experts: How much housing prices will rise next year

Better economic conditions and the abolition of amortization requirements are expected to breathe new life into the housing market in 2026. Several experts predict that prices will rise by around 5 percent in 2026
Gold and silver rush higher, a gauge of how the world is doing
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Gold and silver rush higher, a gauge of how the world is doing

The prices of gold and silver have skyrocketed this year, and have had the strongest development since 1979, according to Bloomberg. The price of gold has risen by 67 percent
It's high time to clean up your finances for the New Year - "Take care"
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It's high time to clean up your finances for the New Year - "Take care"

Control your taxes, take advantage of tax deductions and avoid spending Christmas on credit. Here are some expert tips on how to best clean up and get your finances ready for the new year
How the new mortgage rules affect
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How the new mortgage rules affect

First-time buyers in and around Sweden's major cities will benefit when new mortgage rules are introduced next year. But there is also a risk of rising home prices that erases the benefits for young homebuyers
Swedish banks must review risks in Baltic countries
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Swedish banks must review risks in Baltic countries

The major Swedish banks Swedbank and SEB operate their operations in the Baltic countries with increased risks, according to the European Central Bank (ECB), sources say.
Maintenance behind SEB trouble – accounts disappeared
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Maintenance behind SEB trouble – accounts disappeared

Stockholm Stock Exchange fell after Wall Street opened
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Stockholm Stock Exchange fell after Wall Street opened

The Stockholm Stock Exchange lost its breath in the final hours of the trading week after the New York Stock Exchange opened sour. At the close, Stockholm's broad OMXS index had fallen 0
Here are the Christmas foods that will be cheaper this year
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Here are the Christmas foods that will be cheaper this year

This year's Christmas dinner is slightly cheaper than last year, according to a compilation from SEB. But in five years, prices have skyrocketed
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