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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
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
Why inflation is falling and strengthening purchasing power
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Why inflation is falling and strengthening purchasing power

Cheaper furniture, fuel and accommodation are pushing down inflation, according to new figures. Welcome news: low inflation means increased purchasing power for households, says Danske Bank's chief economist Susanne Spector
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.
Major banks raise mortgage rates, Handelsbanken and Danske Bank increase fixed-term rates
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Major banks raise mortgage rates, Handelsbanken and Danske Bank increase fixed-term rates

Handelsbanken and Danske Bank are doing what many others in the industry have already done - raising 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
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
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
Cheaper package holidays are pushing down inflation
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Cheaper package holidays are pushing down inflation

"Cheaper package holidays contributed to inflation falling in November, but food prices continued to rise. Today's outcome above all removes the risk that we would enter next year with uncomfortably high inflation," says Danske Bank's chief economist Susanne Spector
They had the cheapest mortgages in November
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They had the cheapest mortgages in November

The average interest rate for variable mortgages was 2. 65 percent in November, according to a review from the comparison service Zmarta
Inflation falls unexpectedly much
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Inflation falls unexpectedly much

Inflation according to the CPIF measure fell to 2. 3 percent in November, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden
Danske Bank: Interest rate hikes are getting closer
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Danske Bank: Interest rate hikes are getting closer

The outlook for the Swedish economy is brightening, according to economists at Danske Bank – who see interest rate hikes approaching. “Outcomes and indicators point consistently towards stronger development,” they write in a new economic report
House prices fell in November
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House prices fell in November

House prices fell back slightly in November after an otherwise strong recovery in the second half of the year, according to Danske Bank's house price indicator.
Klarna launches its own cryptocurrency
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Klarna launches its own cryptocurrency

Payment company Klarna is launching its own cryptocurrency: Klarna USD. The aim is to “significantly reduce costs for both consumers and merchants,” the payment company writes in a press release
Novo Nordisk boosted the Danish economy
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Novo Nordisk boosted the Danish economy

A boost for the pharmaceutical sector contributed to a boost for Denmark's GDP in the third quarter, preliminary figures from the country show.
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
The hottest election question – but how many are unemployed?
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The hottest election question – but how many are unemployed?

Unemployment is set to be one of the hottest issues of the election. And new figures show that it continues to rise and that Sweden has the third highest unemployment rate in Europe
Interest rate unchanged - uncertain about next steps
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Interest rate unchanged - uncertain about next steps

The Riksbank, as expected, is leaving the key interest rate unchanged at 1. 75 percent
Price increases in the housing market – “lightening”
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Price increases in the housing market – “lightening”

There are "bright spots" in the housing market, according to a house price indicator from Danske Bank for October. At least that's true if you're planning to sell your home
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
Swedish GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations; Interest Rate Hike Possible
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Swedish GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations; Interest Rate Hike Possible

Swedish economy grows significantly faster than expected. There is thus a risk that the government has fueled the economy too much and that a rate hike draws nearer, according to assessors
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
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