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More banks raise variable mortgage rates
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More banks raise variable mortgage rates

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
Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure
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Thedéen is waiting after the new inflation figure

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

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

Inflation according to the KPIF measure rose sharply to 2. 2 percent in January, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB)
The weak krona worries Swedes the most
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The weak krona worries Swedes the most

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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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