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Tenant-Owners Advised on Navigating Interest Rate Uncertainty
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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?
ECB Lowers Rates Again, More Cuts Expected This Year
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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
Swedish Exporters Face Uncertainty Amid Trump's Tariff Impact
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Swedish Exporters Face Uncertainty Amid Trump's Tariff Impact

The stronger krona is expected to have hit hard against Swedish export companies during the first quarter. But what is waiting around the corner is more unclear than in a long time after Trump's tariff shock
Young people go against the trend – buying stocks in the crash
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Young people go against the trend – buying stocks in the crash

During the stock market crash in the days following Donald Trump's tariff decision, young people went against the stream and bought shares, according to the online broker Avanza. It's like catching a falling knife, says 17-year-old Elias El Shobaki
These are the small savers' shares that have fallen the most
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These are the small savers' shares that have fallen the most

It's pointing sharply downwards for small savers' favourite shares after Donald Trump's inauguration in January. The biggest losers are SBB and Tesla, which have dropped 28 and 40 per cent respectively
Oil Prices Surge After Trump's Tariff Announcement
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Oil Prices Surge After Trump's Tariff Announcement

The oil price fell on Wednesday to one of the lowest levels in four years. The price then rose sharply when the US President Donald Trump announced a pause on many trade tariffs – except for China
Oil Prices Plummet to Four-Year Low as Global Demand Drops
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Oil Prices Plummet to Four-Year Low as Global Demand Drops

With raised tariffs, a decreased demand for the black gold is expected. The oil price on the world market has fallen to its lowest level in four years
Handelsbanken Forecasts Lower Mortgage Rates as Interest Cuts Loom
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Handelsbanken Forecasts Lower Mortgage Rates as Interest Cuts Loom

The customs chaos means that the Swedish Central Bank needs to lower the interest rate three times this year. Consequently, the floating mortgage interest rate will follow downwards
Stockholm Stock Exchange Tumbles as Trade Tensions Escalate
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Tumbles as Trade Tensions Escalate

The Stockholm stock exchange plummeted again on Wednesday following new tariff threats from China and the EU. The broad OMXS index fell 3
Record Activity Causes Platform Disruptions During Stock Market Plunge
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Record Activity Causes Platform Disruptions During Stock Market Plunge

Some of those who wanted to review their assets during the morning's dark stock market hours were met with an error message. The reason was record-high activity
Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops 4.2 Percent Amid Global Market Slump
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops 4.2 Percent Amid Global Market Slump

China responds to the USA's new tariffs by imposing an additional 34 percent tariff on goods from the USA. In Stockholm and the rest of Europe, the stock exchanges fell heavily
Trump's Tariff Plan Could Drive Up Car Costs, Impact US Market
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Trump's Tariff Plan Could Drive Up Car Costs, Impact US Market

A blow to the USA's car market where consumers will have to pay an extra cost of tens of thousands of kronor. This will be the consequence of President Donald Trump's latest tariff gamble, assesses automotive analyst Hampus Engellau
US Tariffs Trigger Global Stock Market Dip; Volvo and Banks Hit Hard
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US Tariffs Trigger Global Stock Market Dip; Volvo and Banks Hit Hard

The Stockholm stock exchange followed the trend around the world and fell on Thursday. The broad OMXS index dropped 1
Swedish Krona SEK Hits Strongest Level Against Euro and Dollar Since 2022
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Swedish Krona SEK Hits Strongest Level Against Euro and Dollar Since 2022

The Swedish krona is strengthening against both the euro and the dollar. The euro is now down to its lowest level since autumn 2022
Major Banks Boost Stockholm Stock Exchange as European Markets Rise
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Major Banks Boost Stockholm Stock Exchange as European Markets Rise

The Stockholm stock exchange spent large parts of the day dancing around zero, but the broad OMXS index eventually picked up and closed at a plus of 0. 3 percent
Another Major Bank Raises Mortgage Interest Rates
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Another Major Bank Raises Mortgage Interest Rates

Mortgage lenders raise interest rates
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Mortgage lenders raise interest rates

Lowest Gasoline Price in Several Years – and More to Come
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Lowest Gasoline Price in Several Years – and More to Come

Around the country, you can currently fill up on gasoline for under 16 kronor per liter. It is the lowest price in several years
This is how much the mortgage rate fell in February
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This is how much the mortgage rate fell in February

The variable mortgage rates continued to fall in February, according to statistics showing what households actually pay for their home loans.
This is why the Swedish currency SEK is surging right now
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This is why the Swedish currency SEK is surging right now

The Crown strengthens at a record pace. Against the euro, now under 11 kronor for the first time in two years and the dollar is approaching the 10-mark
Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"
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Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"

Inflation is now rising unexpectedly much. The consequence: an interest rate cut from the Central Bank is seen as very distant, according to analysts
Karl Hedin Seeks Buyers for His Multi-Billion Kronor Business Empire
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Karl Hedin Seeks Buyers for His Multi-Billion Kronor Business Empire

Swedish small investors dump Tesla
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Swedish small investors dump Tesla

American tech giants were sold off while the banks got a flying start to the year, according to February's stock statistics from Nordnet.
Giant investors bet on defense stocks
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Giant investors bet on defense stocks

Course fluctuations within defence companies like Saab are now making investors do a complete turnaround. Previous counterarguments are being dismissed as fund giants start investing in defence shares
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