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Falling oil prices and rising Stockholm Stock Exchange
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Falling oil prices and rising Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose 1. 3 percent on Wednesday, while oil prices fell
War premium on mortgage interest rates - series of increases by major mortgage lenders
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War premium on mortgage interest rates - series of increases by major mortgage lenders

Nordea, SBAB, Swedbank, Danske Bank - a series of major mortgage lenders - have raised fixed mortgage rates in recent days. Experts describe this as a result of the war premium that banks have to pay on their mortgage bonds after the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28
Major banks raise long-term mortgage rates
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Major banks raise long-term mortgage rates

Swedbank, one of the largest lenders in the Swedish mortgage market, is raising interest rates on mortgages with terms of one to ten years. The increase comes after long-term market interest rates were pushed higher by the war in the Middle East
The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose, but the major banks fell
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose, but the major banks fell

The Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad OMXS index closed Tuesday, up 0. 4 percent, after brisk trading
Big differences in bank fees - Danske Bank is the most expensive
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Big differences in bank fees - Danske Bank is the most expensive

A review by the comparison service Zmarta/U Score shows that different banks charge their customers fees that differ by several hundred Swedish kronor.
US reverses stance on Iranian oil - minimal effect
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US reverses stance on Iranian oil - minimal effect

The US is making a U-turn and temporarily allowing the sale of Iranian oil. It is a strange decision and will also have minimal effect on the oil price, Thina Margrethe Saltvedt, chief analyst at Nordea, points out
Nordea raises fixed mortgage rates
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Nordea raises fixed mortgage rates

Nordea is raising its fixed mortgage rates.
Riksbank Governor: Very serious situation as Iran war raises economic uncertainty
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Riksbank Governor: Very serious situation as Iran war raises economic uncertainty

The war in Iran has created a "very serious situation," according to Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen. "There is much that is uncertain now
Stockholm Stock Exchange falls slightly in volatile trading
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Stockholm Stock Exchange falls slightly in volatile trading

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell slightly on Tuesday, with the broad OMXS index down 0. 1 percent
Stock market turned positive following its big siblings
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Stock market turned positive following its big siblings

Stock market sentiment rebounded after last week's declines. Stockholm followed leading global stock exchanges, and the broad OMXS index rose 0
The oil pipelines that circle the strait - Everything helps
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The oil pipelines that circle the strait - Everything helps

Oil supplies are stagnating in the Gulf states, and prices are skyrocketing after the sea route was effectively closed to tankers. A 1,200-mile pipeline across the Arabian Desert offers an outlet, but even that route is fraught with uncertainty and danger
How the oil crisis can hit your wallet
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How the oil crisis can hit your wallet

It is considerably more expensive to refuel. Airline fares and electricity prices are likely to rise
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
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