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Swedes in Their 20s Consider AI for Investment Advice, Survey Finds

One of three Swedes in their twenties can imagine making investment decisions based on answers from AI, shows a survey from the Financial Supervisory Authority. But how good is the advice? We asked Chat GPT how we best invest 50,000 kronor.

Swedes in Their 20s Consider AI for Investment Advice, Survey Finds

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Amid Conflicting Tariff News

The Stockholm stock exchange rose on Tuesday, which was in line with leading European stock exchanges. The OMXS index had risen by 0,3 percent at closing in the uncertain situation after the past day's conflicting customs announcements from the Trump administration.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Amid Conflicting Tariff News

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises as OMXS Index Gains 0.6%

The Stockholm stock exchange continued upwards on Thursday. The broad OMXS index closed at plus 0.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises as OMXS Index Gains 0.6%

New Mortgage Rules Aim to Enhance Interest Rate Negotiations

Now banks must inform their customers at least one month before the interest rebate on mortgages expires. We hope that this will give mortgage customers an honest chance to be able to negotiate their mortgage interest rate, says Moa Langemark at the Financial Supervisory Authority.

New Mortgage Rules Aim to Enhance Interest Rate Negotiations

More Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Rates After Central Bank Cut

Danske Bank and Länsförsäkringar are next to lower the variable mortgage rate by 0. 25 percentage points after the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate cut yesterday.

More Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Rates After Central Bank Cut

Major Banks Reduce Mortgage Interest Rates After Central Bank Cut

After today's interest rate cut from the Swedish Central Banken, Swedbank, Nordea and Handelsbanken announce that they are lowering their mortgage interest rates. The banks are lowering the list rate on the variable mortgage by 0,25 percentage points from Thursday.

Major Banks Reduce Mortgage Interest Rates After Central Bank Cut

Lower Inflation in May Signals Possible June Interest Rate Cut

Inflation was lower than expected in May. This speaks for an interest rate cut already in June rather than in the autumn, according to economists.

Lower Inflation in May Signals Possible June Interest Rate Cut

Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Week with Loss Amid Global Tariff Concerns

The Stockholm Stock Exchange began the new week with falling prices. The trend is similar in the rest of the world after new American tariff games.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Week with Loss Amid Global Tariff Concerns

Swedish Economy Shrinks in Q1 2025 Raising Interest Rate Cut Likelihood

Swedish economy shrinks unexpectedly during the year's first quarter, based on a second calculation by the Statistics Bureau (SCB). Today's figure has increased the probability of an interest rate cut, says Nordea's chief analyst Torbjörn Isaksson.

Swedish Economy Shrinks in Q1 2025 Raising Interest Rate Cut Likelihood

Swish Payment Issue Resolved After Three-Hour Disruption

The problem that stopped Swish payments has been solved, the company announces on its website. It lasted for nearly three hours.

Swish Payment Issue Resolved After Three-Hour Disruption

Major Banks Differ on Swedish Interest Rate Cuts for 2023

There is great uncertainty surrounding the interest rate development during the year. Handelsbanken and Swedbank are counting on two cuts.

Major Banks Differ on Swedish Interest Rate Cuts for 2023

Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Slightly Up After Late Rally

The Stockholm stock exchange fell during most of Monday's transactions – but rose towards the end and at closing, the broad OMXS index landed at plus 0. 1 percent.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Slightly Up After Late Rally

Stock Market Pauses Amid Trade War News as SBB Soars 40 Percent

The strong price increases have ebbed out after Monday's announcement about a pause in the trade war between China and the USA. The OMXS index, like leading European stock exchanges, closed near zero – The real estate company SBB rocketed 40 percent.

Stock Market Pauses Amid Trade War News as SBB Soars 40 Percent

Fake Online Purchases Worth Millions Blocked by Authorities and Banks

The police, the Consumer Agency and the four major banks have together stopped thousands of purchases on fake online stores by starting to share information with each other. The collaboration, which took place at the end of the year, led to the total amount stopped being tens of millions of kronor higher than before.

Fake Online Purchases Worth Millions Blocked by Authorities and Banks

Trump Announces Plan to Lower US Drug Prices to Match Global Rates

USA's President Donald Trump will sign a presidential order to lower drug prices for Americans, the President announced at a press conference at the White House. I hit harder at the other countries than the pharmaceutical companies.

Trump Announces Plan to Lower US Drug Prices to Match Global Rates

Gasoline Prices Hit Four-Year Low with Potential for Further Decline

The petrol price has fallen by almost nine kronor per liter since the price peaks in 2022 – to the lowest levels in four years. And the price can continue further down in the near term – but not much, believes the expert.

Gasoline Prices Hit Four-Year Low with Potential for Further Decline

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Despite Evolution's 19% Stock Plunge

Walpurgis Eve's shortened trading day ended with a clear increase for the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The worse it was then for the live casino company Evolution.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Despite Evolution's 19% Stock Plunge

Handelsbanken Surpasses Market Expectations with Strong Quarterly Profit

Handelsbanken beats market expectations with its latest quarterly report. The operating profit for the latest quarter was over 8.

Handelsbanken Surpasses Market Expectations with Strong Quarterly Profit

Volvo Cars Announces Major Job Cuts in Gothenburg Amid Cost-Saving Efforts

The car manufacturer Volvo Cars is to save billions. The company is now announcing major staff cuts.

Volvo Cars Announces Major Job Cuts in Gothenburg Amid Cost-Saving Efforts

Few Clear Losers in Swedish Companies' Report Season So Far

Two weeks of report flood have so far not revealed any clear losers among Swedish listed companies. The order intake has actually been quite good in many cases.

Few Clear Losers in Swedish Companies' Report Season So Far

Experts Diverge on Future Swedish Interest Rate Changes

On 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.

Experts Diverge on Future Swedish Interest Rate Changes

Major Swedish Banks See Profit Decline in 2024 Report

The Swedish banks increased their profits in 2024, according to the Financial Supervisory Authority's (FI) new bank report. However, the three major banks, SEB, Handelsbanken, and Swedbank, reported lower profits as a result of increased administrative costs and lower net interest income, which is what the banks earn from lending and borrowing.

Major Swedish Banks See Profit Decline in 2024 Report

Tenant-Owners Advised on Navigating Interest Rate Uncertainty

The steel bath for many of the country's housing associations is over. But while the costs have stabilized, there is still a big question mark: What will happen with the interest rate going forward?.

Tenant-Owners Advised on Navigating Interest Rate Uncertainty

ECB Lowers Rates Again, More Cuts Expected This Year

The European Central Bank (ECB) is lowering its interest rates for the seventh time since June last year. And more rate cuts are expected during the year, which could open up for interest rate cuts also in Sweden.

ECB Lowers Rates Again, More Cuts Expected This Year