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Weak GDP Growth May Lead to Swedish Interest Rate Cut
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Weak GDP Growth May Lead to Swedish Interest Rate Cut

Swedish economy is running on low gear. GDP increased less than expected during the year's second quarter
EU-US Customs Agreement Eases Market Tensions but Uncertainty Persists
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EU-US Customs Agreement Eases Market Tensions but Uncertainty Persists

The customs agreement between the EU and the USA will calm the market but the uncertainty will remain, believes SEB's senior economist Robert Bergqvist. I think there has been a tremendous pressure from the EU's 27 countries to pull away this wet blanket
Lower Tariffs Drive Stockholm Stock Exchange Gains
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Lower Tariffs Drive Stockholm Stock Exchange Gains

The Stockholm stock exchange continues the upward trend. At the close on Thursday, the broad OMXS index had risen 0,4 percent – in line with global stock market gains
Uncertainty Dominates Stock Market After Key Reporting Week
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Uncertainty Dominates Stock Market After Key Reporting Week

Summer's really heavy reporting week is completed. The professionals see a consistent theme: uncertainty
Avoiding Pitfalls in Future Power of Attorney Arrangements
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Avoiding Pitfalls in Future Power of Attorney Arrangements

Power of Attorney for the Future - the salvation or a false sense of security? It is important to watch out for pitfalls, otherwise the one who receives the power of attorney may end up in a frustrating wrestling match.
Nordea Maintains 2025 Forecast Amid Economic Concerns
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Nordea Maintains 2025 Forecast Amid Economic Concerns

Despite economic concerns, major bank Nordea is sticking to its forecast for 2025. The bank's profit during the second quarter decreased slightly compared to 2024
Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls 0.8% Amid Volatile Trading
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls 0.8% Amid Volatile Trading

The Stockholm stock exchange fluctuated up and down during Wednesday but in the end the broad OMXS-index closed at a minus of 0. 8 percent
Package Tours and Car Rentals Drive June Inflation Increase
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Package Tours and Car Rentals Drive June Inflation Increase

Package tours and car rental prices pushed up inflation in June, according to the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). Among food prices – which were virtually unchanged in June compared to May – the prices of fresh berries and leeks stood out the most
Stockholm Stock Exchange Steady as Saab Shares Decline
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Steady as Saab Shares Decline

After a cautiously positive opening, the Stockholm stock exchange's broad OMX index closed sideways.
New Mortgage Rules Aim to Enhance Interest Rate Negotiations
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New Mortgage Rules Aim to Enhance Interest Rate Negotiations

Now banks must inform their customers at least one month before the interest rebate on mortgages expires. We hope that this will give mortgage customers an honest chance to be able to negotiate their mortgage interest rate, says Moa Langemark at the Financial Supervisory Authority
Swish Disruption Affecting Nordea Customers Resolved
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Swish Disruption Affecting Nordea Customers Resolved

Nordea Economist Criticizes Government's Pessimistic Economic Outlook
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Nordea Economist Criticizes Government's Pessimistic Economic Outlook

Nordea's chief economist Annika Winsth believes that the government is too pessimistic about the Swedish economy. In addition, she is worried that the Minister of Finance will try to make everyone happy in the autumn budget
Iran Strait Closure Threat Could Spike Petrol Prices, Warns Energy Expert
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Iran Strait Closure Threat Could Spike Petrol Prices, Warns Energy Expert

Iran's parliament wants to close the Strait of Hormuz, where a large part of the world's oil transports pass. If it happens, it will strongly affect the oil price, says Nordea's energy analyst Thina Saltvedt, to TT
More Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Rates After Central Bank Cut
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More Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Rates After Central Bank Cut

Major Banks Reduce Mortgage Interest Rates After Central Bank Cut
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Major Banks Reduce Mortgage Interest Rates After Central Bank Cut

Debt Trap Concerns Arise Amid Housing Loan Relief Proposals
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Debt Trap Concerns Arise Amid Housing Loan Relief Proposals

The Government wants to lower the requirement for how large a cash contribution is needed for a housing loan and abolish the extra amortization requirement. Private economists from several different banks give a thumbs up but at the same time raise a warning finger for new borrowers
Swedish Central Bank Expected to Lower Interest Rate Wednesday
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Swedish Central Bank Expected to Lower Interest Rate Wednesday

Most assessors agree that the Swedish Central Banken will proceed with a reduction of the interest rate by 0,25 percent on Wednesday. The monetary policy constitutes the first line of defense in the economic situation we find ourselves in now
Nordea and Landshypotek Reduce Mortgage Rates Ahead of Rate Decision
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Nordea and Landshypotek Reduce Mortgage Rates Ahead of Rate Decision

Swedish Economy Grows in April Despite Industry Setback
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Swedish Economy Grows in April Despite Industry Setback

Increased household consumption and higher production in the business sector meant that the Swedish economy grew by 0,4 percent in April compared to the previous month, according to a preliminary calculation from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). But at the same time, orders received by the industry fell sharply
Nordea Predicts Swedish Central Bank Interest Rate Cut in June
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Nordea Predicts Swedish Central Bank Interest Rate Cut in June

Nordea is backing other major banks and now expects the Swedish Central Bank to lower the interest rate in June. Chief Economist Annika Winsth actually does not think it is needed right now
Nordea Predicts Swedish Central Bank Interest Rate Cut in June
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Nordea Predicts Swedish Central Bank Interest Rate Cut in June

Lower Inflation in May Signals Possible June Interest Rate Cut
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Lower Inflation in May Signals Possible June Interest Rate Cut

Inflation was lower than expected in May. This speaks for an interest rate cut already in June rather than in the autumn, according to economists
Swedish Economy Shrinks in Q1 2025 Raising Interest Rate Cut Likelihood
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Swedish Economy Shrinks in Q1 2025 Raising Interest Rate Cut Likelihood

Swedish economy shrinks unexpectedly during the year's first quarter, based on a second calculation by the Statistics Bureau (SCB). Today's figure has increased the probability of an interest rate cut, says Nordea's chief analyst Torbjörn Isaksson
Major Banks Differ on Swedish Interest Rate Cuts for 2023
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Major Banks Differ on Swedish Interest Rate Cuts for 2023

There is great uncertainty surrounding the interest rate development during the year. Handelsbanken and Swedbank are counting on two cuts
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