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Klarna wants to sell loan portfolio in the USA

The payment service Klarna is trying to sell a large portion of its loan portfolio in the USA, reports the newspaper Financial Times, citing three anonymous sources. The purpose is to free up capital ahead of a stock exchange listing in New York.
Klarna wants to sell loan portfolio in the USA

Experts Expect Stock Market Boost and Dividend Bonanza

The stock market is expected to shake off concerns about the economy, inflation, tariffs, and wars. Professionals are counting on a dividend party ahead of this year's first reporting season.
Experts Expect Stock Market Boost and Dividend Bonanza

Unexpectedly strong Swedish growth - "good news"

The Swedish economy grew unexpectedly much in November, up 1. 4 percent compared to the previous month.
Unexpectedly strong Swedish growth - "good news"

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.
Mortgage Rates Fall – They Have the Lowest Rate

Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts

Inflation fell more than analysts had calculated in December. The probability of the Swedish Central Bank lowering the interest rate again as early as the end of January is increasing.
Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts

Now the figure is coming that can determine your mortgage rate

Another batch of inflation figures is on the way, this time for December. How much prices rose in December can determine the interest rate situation going forward.
Now the figure is coming that can determine your mortgage rate

Threats to the Global Economy in 2025

War in Ukraine and the Middle East, exacerbated trade conflicts and weak global growth prospects. The world economy – and thereby export-dependent economies like the Swedish – is facing a challenging 2025.
Threats to the Global Economy in 2025

Sweden may need an Elon Musk

The financier Christer Gardell does not want new tariffs, abhors bitcoin and sees Tesla as an overvalued bubble. But he is not particularly worried about Donald Trump as president, and thinks that even Sweden needs an "Elon Musk" to cut costs in the government apparatus.
Sweden may need an Elon Musk

Major Banks: A Heavy Burden on the Stockholm Stock Exchange

After a day when the courses first fell but then recovered, the Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad OMXS index ended the week with a plus of 0. 1 percent.
Major Banks: A Heavy Burden on the Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank

Completely too cautious and a decision that can have major consequences for the Swedish economy. Economists are critical of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate forecast for 2025.
The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank

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. .
Major Banks Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

Distribution Party on the Stock Exchange - "Must Be a Record"

It's being loaded up for a record-breaking payout party on the stock exchange this spring. The payouts are increasing by 11 percent to a total of approximately 326 billion kronor next year, according to a fresh prognosis from the major bank SEB.
Distribution Party on the Stock Exchange - "Must Be a Record"

The trend break - Swedes' Christmas budget increases again

For the first time in three years, Swedes' Christmas budget is increasing. Stockholmers spend the most, according to a survey from Nordea.
The trend break - Swedes' Christmas budget increases again

More rate cuts are needed

Swedish economy is still struggling. Household consumption is decreasing, shows new statistics.
More rate cuts are needed

So much did the mortgage rates fall in November

Between 0. 10 and 0.
So much did the mortgage rates fall in November

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

The Central Bank Lowers the "Neutral Interest Rate"

The Swedish Central Bank is lowering the level of what the board considers a "neutral interest rate", i. e.
The Central Bank Lowers the "Neutral Interest Rate"

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week on a bright note

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the week with an upward trend. At closing, the broad OMXS index had risen by 1 percent.
The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week on a bright note

Bank Slips Up, Must Compensate Customer for Swish Fraud

Nordea does not need to compensate a customer who lost 100,000 kronor in a fraud that occurred via the payment service Swish. This is stated by the Stockholm District Court in a verdict.
Bank Slips Up, Must Compensate Customer for Swish Fraud

Swedish mortgages stand out: "Extremely interest-rate sensitive"

Sweden has a unique system where mortgage borrowers during crises get the entire interest rate shock directly in their pocket. It is a significant reason why the Swedish economy has performed the worst in the Nordic region, says Norwegian economist Kjetil Olsen.
Swedish mortgages stand out: "Extremely interest-rate sensitive"

How much the banks lower the mortgage rate

Between 0. 10 and 0.
How much the banks lower the mortgage rate

Major Banks Lower Mortgage Rates

Several major banks are now lowering their variable mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's double rate cut. SEB is lowering by 0.
Major Banks Lower Mortgage Rates

Central Bank Economist: Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Too Late

Good, but too late, is the comment of trade union economist Tobias Brännemo on the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate decision. That such a large reduction is coming now is a clear sign that the Swedish Central Bank realizes that they lowered too little earlier.
Central Bank Economist: Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Too Late

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

Inflation, according to the measure KPIF, rose in October to 1. 5 percent.
Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

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