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High Summer Inflation Delays Swedish Interest Rate Cut
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High Summer Inflation Delays Swedish Interest Rate Cut

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Package tours and food pulled up the inflation in July. The new detailed price figures from SCB confirm the picture that an interest rate cut will be delayed
Sweden's Upcoming Budget Focuses on Households Amid Economic Challenges
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Sweden's Upcoming Budget Focuses on Households Amid Economic Challenges

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Households are in focus when the government presents its budget initiatives in September, predict several economists. They also expect the government to take drastic measures this time
July Inflation Rise Challenges Swedish Central Bank's Rate Plans
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July Inflation Rise Challenges Swedish Central Bank's Rate Plans

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Inflation rose even more in July and is now at 3. 0 percent in annual terms, show preliminary figures from SCB
Weak GDP Growth May Lead to Swedish Interest Rate Cut
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Weak GDP Growth May Lead to Swedish Interest Rate Cut

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Swedish economy is running on low gear. GDP increased less than expected during the year's second quarter
Package Tours and Car Rentals Drive June Inflation Increase
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Package Tours and Car Rentals Drive June Inflation Increase

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Package tours and car rental prices pushed up inflation in June, according to the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). Among food prices – which were virtually unchanged in June compared to May – the prices of fresh berries and leeks stood out the most
Skandia and Länsförsäkringar Reduce Fixed Mortgage Rates
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Skandia and Länsförsäkringar Reduce Fixed Mortgage Rates

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More Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Rates After Central Bank Cut
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More Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Rates After Central Bank Cut

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How to Manage Your Mortgage After Interest Rate Cut
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How to Manage Your Mortgage After Interest Rate Cut

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For those with mortgages with variable interest rates, the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate cut comes as a relief. But a reduced loan interest rate of 0
Food Prices Stabilize, Paving Way for Potential Interest Rate Cut
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Food Prices Stabilize, Paving Way for Potential Interest Rate Cut

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Food prices including alcohol-free drinks rose by a mere 0. 2 percent in May, compared to April
Swedish Households Expect Lower Mortgage Rates in One Year
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Swedish Households Expect Lower Mortgage Rates in One Year

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The Swedes believe that the variable interest rate on mortgages will be at 3. 01 percent in a year
Swedish Homebuyers Unaware of Climate Risks to Properties
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Swedish Homebuyers Unaware of Climate Risks to Properties

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Every tenth Swedish home risks being affected by landslides, floods and flooding. But few buyers believe that their own home is exposed
Homebuyers Prefer Eco-Friendly Upgrades Over Saunas
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Homebuyers Prefer Eco-Friendly Upgrades Over Saunas

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Sauna bathing has landed in the spotlight this spring after the comedy group KAJ made a hit and tonight represents Sweden in the European Championship with its song "Just Bathe in the Sauna". Therefore, the sauna might be a little extra hot right now – but building one in your own home is a mood booster rather than a value increaser, according to several real estate agents
Highest Food Price Increases since 2023 – Coffee Skyrockets
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Highest Food Price Increases since 2023 – Coffee Skyrockets

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Food prices rose by 5. 4 per cent annually in March, according to new figures from SCB
Summer House Buyers Urged to Consider Climate Risks in Sweden
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Summer House Buyers Urged to Consider Climate Risks in Sweden

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In five years, more than 12,000 leisure homes have been damaged so severely by natural disasters that insurance money has been paid out. Länsförsäkringar Fastighetsförmedling believes that many homebuyers have poor knowledge of the risks
Swedish Food Prices Rise in Line with European Trends
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Swedish Food Prices Rise in Line with European Trends

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Higher food prices are not unique to Sweden. Prices are rising just as much elsewhere in Europe, shows a new compilation
Another Major Bank Raises Mortgage Interest Rates
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Another Major Bank Raises Mortgage Interest Rates

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Mortgage lenders raise interest rates
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Mortgage lenders raise interest rates

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Record outflow from US funds – opting for Swedish
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Record outflow from US funds – opting for Swedish

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Swedish banks and households make record-large withdrawals from US funds – and invest in Sweden like never before. I believe it will be a lasting trend, says Stefan Westerberg, private economist at Länsförsäkringar
More banks raise variable mortgage rates
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More banks raise variable mortgage rates

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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

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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"

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Inflation is now rising unexpectedly much. The consequence: an interest rate cut from the Central Bank is seen as very distant, according to analysts
Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure
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Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure

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Increased prices of coffee, fish, and vegetables pushed up inflation in January. But it is unclear how it will affect future interest rate decisions
Half Expect Rising Housing Prices
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Half Expect Rising Housing Prices

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Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut
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Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut

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Inflation according to the KPIF measure rose sharply to 2. 2 percent in January, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB)
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