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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
Rising Food Prices: Coffee Costs Surge by 42 Percent
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Rising Food Prices: Coffee Costs Surge by 42 Percent

The increase in food prices accelerated further in April. It has become 42 percent more expensive, according to new SCB figures
Stock Market Pauses Amid Trade War News as SBB Soars 40 Percent
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Stock Market Pauses Amid Trade War News as SBB Soars 40 Percent

The strong price increases have ebbed out after Monday's announcement about a pause in the trade war between China and the USA. The OMXS index, like leading European stock exchanges, closed near zero – The real estate company SBB rocketed 40 percent
Fake Online Purchases Worth Millions Blocked by Authorities and Banks
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Fake Online Purchases Worth Millions Blocked by Authorities and Banks

The police, the Consumer Agency and the four major banks have together stopped thousands of purchases on fake online stores by starting to share information with each other. The collaboration, which took place at the end of the year, led to the total amount stopped being tens of millions of kronor higher than before
Economists Split on Potential Swedish Interest Rate Cut
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Economists Split on Potential Swedish Interest Rate Cut

Even if the Central Bank keeps the door open for an interest rate cut further ahead, Nordea's chief economist Annika Winsth is doubtful about whether it will happen. SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren, on the other hand, believes increasingly strongly in a cut as early as June
Economists Split on Possible Interest Rate Cut by Swedish Central Bank
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Economists Split on Possible Interest Rate Cut by Swedish Central Bank

Even if the Central Bank keeps the door open for an interest rate cut further ahead, Nordea's chief economist Annika Winsth is doubtful about whether it will happen. SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren, on the other hand, believes increasingly strongly in a cut as early as June
Nordea Swish Service Restored After Brief Disruption
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Nordea Swish Service Restored After Brief Disruption

Experts Diverge on Future Swedish Interest Rate Changes
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Experts Diverge on Future Swedish Interest Rate Changes

On the interest rate market, the actors assume two cuts in the Swedish Central Bank's benchmark rate this year. But among the major banks' forecasters, there is a significant spread when it comes to the benchmark rate right now
Major Swedish Banks See Profit Decline in 2024 Report
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Major Swedish Banks See Profit Decline in 2024 Report

Major Banks Cut Fixed Mortgage Rates in Europe
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Major Banks Cut Fixed Mortgage Rates in Europe

Banks and Industrials Drag Down Stockholm Stock Exchange
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Banks and Industrials Drag Down Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Stockholm stock exchange's broad OMXS index fell 0. 8 percent on Wednesday, weighed down by declines in banks and industrial companies
Nordea CEO: Nordic Region Resilient Amid Rising Global Uncertainty
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Nordea CEO: Nordic Region Resilient Amid Rising Global Uncertainty

The uncertainty has increased sharply after all the drastic messages from USA's President Donald Trump lately, according to the CEO of the major bank Nordea, Frank Vang-Jensen. But he believes that the Nordic countries, companies, and households here are well-equipped to handle the situation
Swedish Exporters Face Uncertainty Amid Trump's Tariff Impact
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Swedish Exporters Face Uncertainty Amid Trump's Tariff Impact

The stronger krona is expected to have hit hard against Swedish export companies during the first quarter. But what is waiting around the corner is more unclear than in a long time after Trump's tariff shock
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