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Nordea raises fixed mortgage rates
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Nordea raises fixed mortgage rates

Stockholm Stock Exchange fell after Wall Street opened
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Stockholm Stock Exchange fell after Wall Street opened

The Stockholm Stock Exchange lost its breath in the final hours of the trading week after the New York Stock Exchange opened sour. At the close, Stockholm's broad OMXS index had fallen 0
They had the cheapest mortgages in November
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They had the cheapest mortgages in November

The average interest rate for variable mortgages was 2. 65 percent in November, according to a review from the comparison service Zmarta
Stockholm Stock Exchange rises – hopes for lower US interest rates
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Stockholm Stock Exchange rises – hopes for lower US interest rates

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rode a wave of stock market gains around the world. The appetite for stocks is increasing as more and more people expect an interest rate cut in the US next week
Swedish economy unexpectedly strong: "The worst is behind us"
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Swedish economy unexpectedly strong: "The worst is behind us"

The Swedish economy is gaining further momentum and growing faster than expected. - This will also have an impact on the labor market, with some delay
Ice cream and candy behind unexpected inflationary pressure
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Ice cream and candy behind unexpected inflationary pressure

Price increases on ice cream and sweets are being pointed out as factors that contributed to the unexpectedly high inflationary pressure in October. Heavy price increases on travel and electricity are also looming
Large difference between banks' average interest rates
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Large difference between banks' average interest rates

Banks' average interest rates continue to fall. So do savings rates – although to a significantly greater extent
Unexpectedly high inflation in October
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Unexpectedly high inflation in October

Inflation as measured by the CPIF was unchanged in October at 3. 1 percent, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB)
The Stockholm Stock Exchange turned around – Sinch fell sharply
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange turned around – Sinch fell sharply

After a sour start to the trading day, the Stockholm Stock Exchange turned around. The broad OMXS index closed up 0
Interest rate hike delayed – but the countdown has begun
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Interest rate hike delayed – but the countdown has begun

The countdown to an upcoming interest rate hike has begun, according to experts. But the hike is expected to be a year away
Swedish GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations; Interest Rate Hike Possible
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Swedish GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations; Interest Rate Hike Possible

Swedish economy grows significantly faster than expected. There is thus a risk that the government has fueled the economy too much and that a rate hike draws nearer, according to assessors
Swish Payment Disruption Resolved After SEB Outage
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Swish Payment Disruption Resolved After SEB Outage

Disruptions at SEB affected Swish payments to and from the bank during the night towards Sunday, writes Swish on its website.
Nordea Predicts Interest Rate Increase in Early 2027
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Nordea Predicts Interest Rate Increase in Early 2027

Next change of the interest rate is likely to be a rise, Nordea writes in a fresh mortgage interest rate forecast. The major bank predicts that the Swedish Central Bank will start raising the interest rate again in the beginning of 2027
SEB's Q3 Profit Misses Expectations but Net Interest Income Surprises
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SEB's Q3 Profit Misses Expectations but Net Interest Income Surprises

Major bank SEB's profit for the third quarter came in lower than expected. The bank's net interest income, however, surprises positively
Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls as Volvo Shares Drop 7.8%
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls as Volvo Shares Drop 7.8%

The Stockholm stock exchange turned sour and retreated on Friday, among other things Volvo and EQT fell heavily. The OMXS index closed at minus 1
Nordea Leads Gains on Cautious Stockholm Stock Market
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Nordea Leads Gains on Cautious Stockholm Stock Market

The Stockholm stock exchange traded slightly upwards on Thursday, the OMXS index closed at a plus of 0. 3 percent
Nordea CEO Responds to Criticism on Interest Rates
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Nordea CEO Responds to Criticism on Interest Rates

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson's criticism of the banks is unfair. This is the opinion of Nordea's CEO Frank Vang-Jensen
September Inflation Lower Than Expected but No Immediate Rate Cut
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September Inflation Lower Than Expected but No Immediate Rate Cut

Inflation fell a little more than expected in September, shows a preliminary calculation made by the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). But the experts do not think it is enough for there to be a new reduction of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate in the near future
Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Green Streak with 0.7% Decline
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Green Streak with 0.7% Decline

After seven days with green figures, the Stockholm stock exchange was back in the red. The broad OMXS index fell 0
Stockholm Stock Exchange Faces Potential Setbacks Amid Reporting Season
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Faces Potential Setbacks Amid Reporting Season

The Stockholm stock exchange's reporting season is approaching. The risk of setbacks and stock market declines is significant, according to several market analysts
FI Proposes Legal Requirements for Banks on Payment Accounts
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FI Proposes Legal Requirements for Banks on Payment Accounts

Major banks have become better at securing the right to a payment account but they need to do more, writes the Financial Supervisory Authority in a report.
Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Slight Gains Amid Global Market Trends
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Slight Gains Amid Global Market Trends

The Stockholm stock exchange started the day weakly downward. At lunchtime, it had changed into a marginal increase which then increased slightly further in the afternoon trade
Banks Criticized for Cautious Mortgage Rate Cuts
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Banks Criticized for Cautious Mortgage Rate Cuts

Several major banks have lowered their mortgage rates – but not as much as the Swedish Central Bank's reduction. According to savings economist Christina Sahlberg, the banks have been unusually cautious
Major Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Interest Rates
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Major Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Interest Rates

Handelsbanken and Danske Bank are joining other major banks and lowering the variable mortgage interest rate.
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