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The weak krona worries Swedes the most
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The weak krona worries Swedes the most

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A weakening of the krona is one of the greatest concerns among Swedes when it comes to the country's economy.
Mortgage Rates Fall – They Have the Lowest Rate
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Mortgage Rates Fall – They Have the Lowest Rate

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Mortgage interest rates continue to fall. The major banks have lowered their variable interest rates over the past month – but you'll find the lowest average interest rate among the smaller banks
So much more in your wallet in 2025
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So much more in your wallet in 2025

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After a few tough years, 2025 is expected to be a year that gives households' economy a long-awaited boost. For a family with children, it can mean thousands of kronor more per month
Major Banks Lower Mortgage Interest Rates
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Major Banks Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

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Several banks are now adjusting their mortgage rates downward following the Swedish Central Bank's lowering of the interest rate.
Fewer Bookings for Skistar
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Fewer Bookings for Skistar

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Skistar loses 3 percent in number of booked nights, compared to the same period last year. On the other hand, we have both a better booking situation and higher demand from this week onwards until week 10, says Skistar's CEO Stefan Sjöstrand
Mortgage rates lowered ahead of Riksbank's interest rate decision
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Mortgage rates lowered ahead of Riksbank's interest rate decision

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Several mortgage banks are now lowering their interest rates on so-called variable-rate mortgages ahead of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate decision on Thursday. Both SBAB and Länsförsäkringar are lowering the interest rate on mortgages with a three-month term by 0
County Insurance: This is How Much Housing Prices Will Rise
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County Insurance: This is How Much Housing Prices Will Rise

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Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"
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Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"

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Despite the inflation hike – The Central Bank will lower the interest rate in a couple of weeks. This is the major banks' assessment
The Ski Holiday Becomes Increasingly Expensive – "Like a Luxury Trip"
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The Ski Holiday Becomes Increasingly Expensive – "Like a Luxury Trip"

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Ski holidays are popular – but also cost a pretty penny. For a family with children, the sports break week next year can cost around 47,000 kronor, according to Länsförsäkringar
Fewer Believe in Falling Housing Prices
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Fewer Believe in Falling Housing Prices

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Fewer and fewer Swedes believe that housing prices will go down.
The Banks' New Grip in the Battle for Mortgage Customers
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The Banks' New Grip in the Battle for Mortgage Customers

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When the Swedish Central Bank is expected to lower the interest rate this week, some banks have already gone ahead and adjusted their rates downwards – "a new grip" according to savings economist Christina Sahlberg at Compricer.
It can be much easier to buy a home
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It can be much easier to buy a home

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A raised mortgage ceiling in combination with eased amortization requirements can increase accessibility on the housing market. But not for everyone, warns economist Ola Söderlind
It can be so much easier to buy a home
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It can be so much easier to buy a home

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An increased mortgage ceiling in combination with eased amortization requirements can increase accessibility on the housing market. This applies particularly to young people, says Stefan Westerberg, private economist at Länsförsäkringar
"Last time Trump won, the stock market did well"
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"Last time Trump won, the stock market did well"

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Presidential elections in the USA tend to make the world's stock exchanges more volatile. But it's not time for small savers to sell funds in panic, according to Stefan Westerberg, economist at Länsförsäkringar
Fake Swish - how to avoid being scammed
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Fake Swish - how to avoid being scammed

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Reports of fake Swish apps are emerging in several locations around the country. They are difficult to stop and it's easy to get deceived in stressful situations
County Insurance Lowers Fixed Mortgage Rates
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County Insurance Lowers Fixed Mortgage Rates

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Variable Mortgage Rates Fall Ahead of Riksbank's Decision
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Variable Mortgage Rates Fall Ahead of Riksbank's Decision

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The state-owned mortgage bank SBAB and Länsförsäkringar are lowering the interest rate on mortgages with a three-month term by 0. 20 percentage points
Now Norwegian Swish is available in Sweden
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Now Norwegian Swish is available in Sweden

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Fewer Believe in Rising Housing Prices
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Fewer Believe in Rising Housing Prices

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Despite lower interest rates. Fewer households believe that housing prices will rise, a new survey shows
Bottom grades for the banks' AI solutions
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Bottom grades for the banks' AI solutions

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Swedish banks' digital services with various forms of AI assistants are not a hit with customers. In this year's industry survey of the banking sector from the Swedish Quality Index (SKI), these solutions get a thumbs down
Inflation is raging - "a signal to the Central Bank"
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Inflation is raging - "a signal to the Central Bank"

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Inflation fell more than expected in August, largely due to lower energy prices. This paves the way for a series of interest rate cuts from the Swedish Central Bank
Inflation Falls More Than Expected
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Inflation Falls More Than Expected

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Inflation fell unexpectedly much in August, down to 1. 2 percent according to the KPIF measure
The Child Allowance Covers Less and Less
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The Child Allowance Covers Less and Less

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The high inflation of recent years has led to the child allowance covering almost 30 percent fewer purchases for the child - compared to 2018, when the allowance was last increased. The child allowance has lost in significance, says Stefan Westerberg, private economist at Länsförsäkringar
The Swedish economy is stalling - "no clear turnaround yet"
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The Swedish economy is stalling - "no clear turnaround yet"

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Swedish economy is losing ground and during the second quarter, Sweden's gross national product (GNP) decreased by 0,3 percent, show new figures from SCB. We see no clear turnaround yet, says Alexandra Stråberg, chief economist at Länsförsäkringar
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