The Stockholm Stock Exchange lost its breath in the final hours of the trading week after the New York Stock Exchange opened sour. At the close, Stockholm's broad OMXS index had fallen 0.1 percent.
BusinessThe average interest rate for variable mortgages was 2.65 percent in November, according to a review from the comparison service Zmarta.
BusinessThe Stockholm Stock Exchange rode a wave of stock market gains around the world. The appetite for stocks is increasing as more and more people expect an interest rate cut in the US next week. Stockholm's broad OMXS index rose 1.4 percent on Thursday.
BusinessInflation is expected to have fallen significantly in November. The next move from the Riksbank is now an interest rate hike rather than a cut, according to Handelsbanken.
BusinessNvidia is making money like crazy. The quarterly report itself does not raise any concerns about an AI bubble. The question mark lies with the customers, who are valued higher than before the IT crash in 2000. Will they make enough money, that is the question, says Esbjörn Lundevall, equity strategist at SEB.
BusinessSaab's multi-billion dollar deal with Colombia puts further pressure on the defense group's capacity. It also opens doors to a larger export market. It is a deal with a high geopolitical profile and risk, in my opinion, says Handelsbanken's Daniel Djurberg.
BusinessSwedish funds and banks are investing in blacklisted mining projects through green funds, a new report shows. I can understand that savers feel frustrated that it is difficult to make a green fund choice, says Jakob König at Fair Finance Guide, who conducted the survey together with the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.
SwedenThe news channel EFN is downsizing and around 20 employees are affected, reports Journalisten.
EntertainmentNext year, housing prices will rise by around 6 percent, Handelsbanken predicts in its latest real estate report.
BusinessBanks are required to inform their customers at least one month before the interest rate discount on mortgages expires. However, Ekonomiekot reports that the banks are lacking in clarity.
BusinessAI fever and a gloomy US job market are shaking up the world's stock markets. The market and the Federal Reserve are flying around in the dark, says Handelsbanken's currency strategist Tommy von Brömsen.
BusinessThe Stockholm Stock Exchange started Friday trading higher, but prices fell after just an hour. The broad OMXS index closed down 0.3 percent, weighed down by declines in engineering companies and banks.
BusinessInflation as measured by the CPIF was unchanged in October at 3.1 percent, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB). This was higher than expected. Analysts had expected an average of 2.9 percent, according to Bloomberg.
BusinessThe Stockholm Stock Exchange started Tuesday in the red and remained in that area for the rest of the day. At the close, the broad OMXS index had fallen 0.8 percent.
BusinessIt could soon be cheaper to fill up your petrol or diesel tank. The world market price of crude oil is falling as a decision on increased production is expected ahead of this weekend's meeting of the OPEC+ cartel – where Russia and Saudi Arabia are holding the reins.
BusinessMajor bank SEB's profit for the third quarter came in lower than expected. The bank's net interest income, however, surprises positively.
BusinessThe Saab share price rose after Sweden and Ukraine signed a statement of intent that may result in a major deal involving 100–150 Jas Gripen fighter jets. But on the stock market otherwise, the mood was subdued.
BusinessHandelsbanken, one of the country's major mortgage lenders, reports an operating result of 7.8 billion kronor for the third quarter. This can be compared to the profit of 9.1 billion during the corresponding quarter last year.
BusinessThe Stockholm stock exchange turned sour and retreated on Friday, among other things Volvo and EQT fell heavily. The OMXS index closed at minus 1.3 percent.
BusinessMajor banks have become better at securing the right to a payment account but they need to do more, writes the Financial Supervisory Authority in a report.
BusinessThe Stockholm stock exchange continues upwards and rose on Monday for the seventh day in a row. The broad OMXS index closed at plus 0.5 percent.
BusinessSeveral major banks have lowered their mortgage rates – but not as much as the Swedish Central Bank's reduction. According to savings economist Christina Sahlberg, the banks have been unusually cautious. It's about enormous amounts of money, she says.
BusinessHandelsbanken and Danske Bank are joining other major banks and lowering the variable mortgage interest rate.
BusinessThe Stockholm stock exchange closed the trading week with a plus of 0.1 percent.
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