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Homebuyer believes new mortgage rules benefit banks
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Homebuyer believes new mortgage rules benefit banks

The new mortgage rules will soon take effect, an initiative by the government to bring more people into the housing market. But at a viewing on Kungsholmen in Stockholm, speculators seem to view the rules as neither good nor necessary
The Economist: Brighter Swedish labor market an illusion
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The Economist: Brighter Swedish labor market an illusion

Unemployment is falling and employment is back at peak levels. But there is one figure that points in a different direction - more and more people are “part-time unemployed”
Inflation is under pressure - the Swedish Central Bank could lower the interest rate
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Inflation is under pressure - the Swedish Central Bank could lower the interest rate

Package holidays, car rentals and dental care contributed to pushing down inflation in January, figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB) show. If this trend continues downward, an interest rate cut from the Swedish Central Bank may be relevant, says Alexandra Stråberg, chief economist at Länsförsäkringar
Fewer Swedes can handle an unexpected SEK 25,000 expense
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Fewer Swedes can handle an unexpected SEK 25,000 expense

Every other Swede has difficulty coping with an unexpected expense of SEK 25,000, according to Länsförsäkringar.
Customer protests prompted Swedish banks to abandon animal factories
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Customer protests prompted Swedish banks to abandon animal factories

Several Swedish banks have sharply reduced their investments in global meat companies after protests from customers. But almost a billion kronor of Swedish savings is still invested in companies with poor animal husbandry, according to a new review
Why inflation is falling and strengthening purchasing power
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Why inflation is falling and strengthening purchasing power

Cheaper furniture, fuel and accommodation are pushing down inflation, according to new figures. Welcome news: low inflation means increased purchasing power for households, says Danske Bank's chief economist Susanne Spector
This is why banks are raising mortgage rates now
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This is why banks are raising mortgage rates now

The Riksbank left the key interest rate unchanged at 1. 75 percent this week
Another bank raises mortgage rates
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Another bank raises mortgage rates

Skandia is raising interest rates on mortgages, both with short and longer fixed terms.
They had the cheapest mortgages in November
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They had the cheapest mortgages in November

The average interest rate for variable mortgages was 2. 65 percent in November, according to a review from the comparison service Zmarta
Inflation falls unexpectedly much
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Inflation falls unexpectedly much

Inflation according to the CPIF measure fell to 2. 3 percent in November, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden
This is how high the new ISK tax will be
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This is how high the new ISK tax will be

The tax on the investment savings account (ISK) will be increased next year, but at the same time the tax-free savings amount will be increased to SEK 300,000. This means that saving will in practice become more profitable for most of Sweden's more than four million ISK savers
Green funds invest in blacklisted mines
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Green funds invest in blacklisted mines

Swedish 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
Inflation eats up children's monthly allowance
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Inflation eats up children's monthly allowance

Children are financial losers when inflation rises because few parents increase their monthly or weekly allowance in line with inflation.
Skandia and Länsförsäkringar Reduce Mortgage Rates
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Skandia and Länsförsäkringar Reduce Mortgage Rates

Skandia and Länsförsäkringar are now following the others and lowering the mortgage rate, but both are doing exactly like the other competitors – lowering less than the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate cut last week.
Families with Children Benefit Most from Government Budget
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Families with Children Benefit Most from Government Budget

Families with children who live in houses will be the main winners in the government's budget. But everyone gets a part of the cake, according to Stefan Westerberg, private economist at Länsförsäkringar
Handelsbanken Swish Payment Disruption Resolved
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Handelsbanken Swish Payment Disruption Resolved

Länsförsäkringar Swish Payment Issue Resolved
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Länsförsäkringar Swish Payment Issue Resolved

Food Prices Drop for First Time This Year in Sweden
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Food Prices Drop for First Time This Year in Sweden

For the first time this year, food prices are now falling. A decline in inflation also gives the Swedish Central Bank further room to lower the interest rate, according to assessors
Skandiabanken Offers Lowest Mortgage Rates in August
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Skandiabanken Offers Lowest Mortgage Rates in August

The average interest rate for variable-rate mortgages was 2. 85 percent in August, shows a review from the comparison service Zmarta
Interest Rate Cuts Possible Despite Rising Inflation in Sweden
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Interest Rate Cuts Possible Despite Rising Inflation in Sweden

Inflation in August rose to 3. 3 percent according to the KPIF measure
Swish Payment Issues Resolved for Swedbank and Länsförsäkringar Customers
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Swish Payment Issues Resolved for Swedbank and Länsförsäkringar Customers

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

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

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

Inflation rose even more in July and is now at 3. 0 percent in annual terms, show preliminary figures from SCB
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