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How the war in the Middle East is affecting the Swedish economy
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How the war in the Middle East is affecting the Swedish economy

Stock market screens are flashing red after this weekend's attacks in the Middle East, while oil prices are rising. According to several experts, the unrest could affect Swedish wallets in both the short- and long-term
Nordea: Weighing up an interest rate cut
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Nordea: Weighing up an interest rate cut

There is a 50 percent probability that the Swedish Central Bank will lower the key interest rate, Nordea writes in its latest mortgage interest forecast.
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
Several major banks are lowering mortgage rates
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Several major banks are lowering mortgage rates

Nordea, SBAB and Skandia are lowering several of their listed mortgage interest rates.
More foreign-born people are getting jobs - the gap is closing rapidly
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More foreign-born people are getting jobs - the gap is closing rapidly

The proportion of foreign-born people who are employed has increased sharply in recent years, and the gap with Swedish-born people has narrowed significantly since 2020. This positive trend in recent years has been overlooked, says Anna Westlund, an economist at Nordea
Major banks rise as Stockholm Stock Exchange falls
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Major banks rise as Stockholm Stock Exchange falls

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started happily, soured, and regained its nerve - before gloom finally prevailed. The broad OMXS index closed down 0
Market gravity - global wave of AI anxiety
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Market gravity - global wave of AI anxiety

The OMXS index on the Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the last trading day of the week down 0. 1 percent
Skandiabanken offers the lowest variable mortgage interest rate
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Skandiabanken offers the lowest variable mortgage interest rate

Skandiabanken offered the lowest variable mortgage interest rate among 13 lenders in Zmarta's monthly compilation for January.
Inflation falls, opens the way for interest rate cuts
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Inflation falls, opens the way for interest rate cuts

Inflation is falling, and unexpectedly so. Today's outcome increases the likelihood that the Swedish Central Bank will lower interest rates, says Susanne Spector, chief economist at Danske Bank
Riksbank warns of turbulent times after Trump's statement
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Riksbank warns of turbulent times after Trump's statement

As expected, the Swedish Central Bank is leaving the key interest rate unchanged. However, it is now warning of increased uncertainty around the inflation outlook, among other things
Stockholm Stock Exchange fell, ABB surged after higher order intake
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Stockholm Stock Exchange fell, ABB surged after higher order intake

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started the day higher, turned down when the US stock market opened lower, and closed down 0. 3 percent
Billions to owners of the big banks as SEB, Nordea and Swedbank distribute almost SEK 90 billion
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Billions to owners of the big banks as SEB, Nordea and Swedbank distribute almost SEK 90 billion

The major banks are inviting shareholders to a dividend party again this year. SEB, Nordea and Swedbank are together distributing almost SEK 90 billion to their owners, according to the banks' financial statements
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
Rally for Ericsson as Stockholm stock market stays cautious
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Rally for Ericsson as Stockholm stock market stays cautious

Telecom company Ericsson's shares rose sharply on the last trading day of the week, while the Stockholm Stock Exchange as a whole hovered near zero. The broad OMXS index rose 0
Warning: Greenland crisis could change the game plan
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Warning: Greenland crisis could change the game plan

Swedish growth is picking up this year, according to the latest estimates by three major banks. However, the Greenland crisis has increased the risk of a major setback if it leads to a full-blown trade war between the US and the EU and challenges NATO cooperation
New billion-dollar dividends expected from stock market giants
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New billion-dollar dividends expected from stock market giants

Expect increased dividends in this year's flood of financial statements from listed companies over the coming weeks. We expect SEK 327 billion from the companies we monitor
Stockholm Stock Exchange ends week unchanged
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Stockholm Stock Exchange ends week unchanged

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed unchanged on Friday. Gambling company Betsson had a tough day
Venezuela's problem oil - thick, expensive and dirty
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Venezuela's problem oil - thick, expensive and dirty

Venezuela's oil production facilities are old and worn out. In addition, the oil is thick, expensive - and among the dirtiest in the world
Stock market slightly down, but banks are winners
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Stock market slightly down, but banks are winners

After a decline on Tuesday morning, the Stockholm Stock Exchange recovered in late trading and closed near unchanged. The broad OMXS index fell 0
Inflation is falling, there could be another interest rate cut
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Inflation is falling, there could be another interest rate cut

Heavily leveraged households with variable-rate mortgages may begin to hope for another interest rate cut, according to several key analysts TT spoke to. An unexpectedly low inflation figure for December increases the likelihood of a cut
Stockholm Stock Exchange reaches new record levels
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Stockholm Stock Exchange reaches new record levels

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the third trading day of the year at record highs, with substantial gains among several major companies. The OMXS rose 2
Swedbank raises fixed-term mortgage rates by 0.09 to 0.10 percentage points
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Swedbank raises fixed-term mortgage rates by 0.09 to 0.10 percentage points

Stockholm Stock Exchange rises 0.7 percent after Christmas break
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Stockholm Stock Exchange rises 0.7 percent after Christmas break

The Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad OMXS index rose 0. 7 percent on Monday after a few days' Christmas closure
Stockholm stock market slightly up ahead of the Christmas holiday as Saab rises
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Stockholm stock market slightly up ahead of the Christmas holiday as Saab rises

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose slightly ahead of the Christmas holiday. The OMXS index closed up 0
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