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Fake Swish - how to avoid being scammed

Reports of fake Swish apps are emerging in several locations around the country. They are difficult to stop and it's easy to get deceived in stressful situations.

Fake Swish - how to avoid being scammed

Despite the interest rate cut - a fixed mortgage rate "isn't wrong"

Despite today's expected interest rate cut and a continued low interest rate ahead – the calculations show that a fixed interest rate can be advantageous in the current situation. If you only look at the cost, it's not obviously wrong to perhaps choose a fixed rate for three, four, or five years, says SBAB's chief economist Robert Boije.

Despite the interest rate cut - a fixed mortgage rate "isn't wrong"

Variable Mortgage Rates Fall Ahead of Riksbank's Decision

The state-owned mortgage bank SBAB and Länsförsäkringar are lowering the interest rate on mortgages with a three-month term by 0. 20 percentage points.

Variable Mortgage Rates Fall Ahead of Riksbank's Decision

Danske Bank lowers variable mortgage interest rate

Danske Bank is following up on last week's cuts from Handelsbanken and Nordea and is lowering the interest rate on mortgages with a three-month binding period by 0. 20 percentage points.

Danske Bank lowers variable mortgage interest rate

Major Bank Lowers Mortgage Rate

Danske Bank is lowering the mortgage rate on all fixed-rate mortgages. This is evident from a press release.

Major Bank Lowers Mortgage Rate

Difficult for Bonnesen to get a new trial

The prison sentence against the former Swedbank CEO Birgitte Bonnesen will be appealed to the Supreme Court, assures her lawyer. However, the odds are against the Supreme Court taking up her case.

Difficult for Bonnesen to get a new trial

Half of Denmark's growth comes from Novo Nordisk

Danish Novo Nordisk – which with its successes with weight loss preparations in a few years has become a world-leading pharmaceutical company – is likely to account for half of Denmark's growth this year, according to the economists at the major bank Danske Bank. Denmark's growth is estimated to be 1.

Half of Denmark's growth comes from Novo Nordisk

Lower interest rates and taxes can boost Sweden

The Swedish Central Bank's interest rate cuts and the government's tax cuts will boost the Swedish economy next year. This is what the economists at the major bank Danske Bank believe.

Lower interest rates and taxes can boost Sweden

The Banks are Doing "Everything to Earn a Little Extra"

More banks are now lowering mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's lowering of the repo rate. But the adjustments are modest.

The Banks are Doing "Everything to Earn a Little Extra"

The winners on the stock market when interest rates fall

A swift series of interest rate cuts from the Central Bank is to be expected. It may imply a stock market upswing since lower interest rates fuel the demand for risky investments.

The winners on the stock market when interest rates fall

Silence from mortgage lenders after the interest rate cut

The Swedish Central Bank's interest rate cut has been met with silence from leading mortgage banks. Neither Swedbank nor Handelsbanken – the two largest – have adjusted down mortgage interest rates.

Silence from mortgage lenders after the interest rate cut

Lowest US inflation since 2021

The underlying inflation in the USA fell for the fourth month in a row in July, to the lowest level since 2021. This is a step in the right direction for the Fed to lower the interest rate, says Maria Landeborn, senior strategist at Danske Bank.

Lowest US inflation since 2021

The Economy in Flux – It Can All Be Decided

The financial uncertainty is not over. In the coming weeks, several crucial decisions will be made that can affect your economy.

The Economy in Flux – It Can All Be Decided

Despite global stock market turmoil, the krona strengthens

The latest days' global stock market turmoil has not affected the Swedish krona negatively. The krona has instead strengthened – both against the dollar and the euro.

Despite global stock market turmoil, the krona strengthens

The Expert on the Stock Market Crash: Became Tunnel Vision

After yesterday's big fall, the Tokyo stock exchange takes a big leap upwards – and the rest of the world is expected to follow. But the financial uncertainty is far from over.

The Expert on the Stock Market Crash: Became Tunnel Vision

The expert: Then the stock market could get really bloody

Monday's red figures on the stock exchange can only be the beginning. The risk is great that it will get even worse.

The expert: Then the stock market could get really bloody

Council in the stock market slump: Let your savings be calm

Stock market anxiety is increasing worldwide. How should small savers think about their savings? The last thing one should do is to panic and act accordingly, says Américo Fernández at SEB.

Council in the stock market slump: Let your savings be calm

Risk of Backlash for Tech Giants – and Small Investors

This week, several tech companies in "The magnificent seven" will publish quarterly reports. There is a risk that the results will be worse than expected.

Risk of Backlash for Tech Giants – and Small Investors

Stock market fall on Wall Street – sowing concern about AI bubble

The American stock exchange fell sharply on Wednesday and some analysts are airing thoughts about a possible AI bubble. The market is not impressed by the start of the earnings season for megatech stocks, says Kathleen Brooks at the investment platform XTB to Bloomberg.

Stock market fall on Wall Street – sowing concern about AI bubble

Expert on record-high rent demands: "Ridiculous"

Private landlords in Stockholm County and Gotland want to drastically increase the rent – again. Unreasonable, believes real estate professor Hans Lind.

Expert on record-high rent demands: "Ridiculous"

More Expensive USA Trip if Trump Wins the Election

The attempted murder of presidential candidate Donald Trump in the USA has increased his chances of winning the election, believe analysts. But no greater effects on the market are to be expected.

More Expensive USA Trip if Trump Wins the Election

Strength signal from Norwegian major bank

The Norwegian major bank DNB is feeling the morning air. The profit increased in the second quarter and the bank sees a positive trend in all customer segments, including rising housing prices, more seeking mortgages and higher real wages among Norwegian households.

Strength signal from Norwegian major bank

Ahead of the Reporting Period – the Factor that Triggers a Stock Market Rally

In the midst of high summer, it's time – next week the reporting season for listed companies kicks off. Danske Bank's senior strategist Maria Landeborn points out what can trigger a stock market rally.

Ahead of the Reporting Period – the Factor that Triggers a Stock Market Rally

Danske Bank raises profit forecast

The Danish major bank Danske Bank – number five on the Swedish bank market – is raising its profit forecast for 2024. The net profit for the full year is expected to be 21–23 billion Danish kronor, which can be compared to an earlier forecast of 20–22 billion.

Danske Bank raises profit forecast