Stockholm's stock exchange rose 3.9 percent on Wednesday following an overnight ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US. The rally was broad among heavyweights, with Volvo AB up 7.7 percent. Concerns about the deal's fragility did little to dampen investor sentiment.

April 08, 2026 Reported by AI

Following a ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran, pressure is mounting on Europe to join a naval mission securing shipping in the Persian Gulf. Discussions behind the scenes consider framing it as a Nato operation. The alliance is preparing an offer for Washington.

US President Donald Trump announced that the government will waive sanctions on some countries to ensure oil supply and curb prices amid the Middle East conflict. He stated the suspension would last until the Strait of Hormuz functions normally, but provided no details. Sources suggest the measure may target Russian oil.

March 08, 2026 Reported by AI

An editorial in Dala-Demokraten describes how Europe's conservatives cheer US bombs over Iran, despite alleged violations of international law. The piece accuses them of avoiding discussion of the illegal attack war by resorting to emotions.

DFB sports director Rudi Völler has described the debate over boycotting the football World Cup in the USA due to Donald Trump's policies as "senseless." At a conference in Berlin, he emphasized that such a boycott would harm athletes and achieve nothing. Völler draws on past experiences with Olympic boycotts.

February 21, 2026 Reported by AI

Swedish economists and officials have criticized US President Donald Trump's escalation of global tariffs to 15% following the Supreme Court's invalidation of his prior levies, citing policy unseriousness and economic uncertainty for exporters. The government plans to assist companies via a hotline and push new trade deals.