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This is how much the mortgage rate fell in February
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This is how much the mortgage rate fell in February

The variable mortgage rates continued to fall in February, according to statistics showing what households actually pay for their home loans.
The Stockholm Stock Exchange Ended a Turbulent Week on Minus
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange Ended a Turbulent Week on Minus

The Stockholm stock exchange closed a week full of uncertainty with a smaller decline. The broad OMX index fell 0
Expert: Without a rate cut, the government must step on the gas
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Expert: Without a rate cut, the government must step on the gas

Hopes of a lower interest rate in the spring seem to be dashed. It dampens the economic recovery and forces the need for a more expansionary fiscal policy from the government, experts believe
The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts
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The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts

Swedish economy shifted up during the fourth quarter. It can be yet another message that makes the Swedish Central Bank now apply the brakes for future interest rate cuts, according to analysts
The Stock Market Ended the Week with a Broad Decline
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The Stock Market Ended the Week with a Broad Decline

The Stockholm stock exchange fell broadly on the last day of the trading week. The broad OMXS index fell 0
Swedish small investors dump Tesla
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Swedish small investors dump Tesla

American tech giants were sold off while the banks got a flying start to the year, according to February's stock statistics from Nordnet.
Bank shares did well – Stockholm Stock Exchange rose slightly
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Bank shares did well – Stockholm Stock Exchange rose slightly

The Stockholm stock exchange continued to climb cautiously in Tuesday's trading and the broad OMXS index closed with a plus of 0. 1 percent
Nordea CEO Frank Vang-Jensen's Annual Salary: 46.8 Million Kronor
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Nordea CEO Frank Vang-Jensen's Annual Salary: 46.8 Million Kronor

Major Banks Winners on Volatile Stock Market
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Major Banks Winners on Volatile Stock Market

The Stockholm stock exchange turned sharply downward on Friday afternoon and the broad OMXS index closed at minus 0. 3 percent
Magnus Hall approved as chairman of Alecta
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Magnus Hall approved as chairman of Alecta

The Financial Supervisory Authority has approved Magnus Hall as the new chairman of the board for the pension manager Alecta, according to a press release.
Technical problems at Nordea resolved
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Technical problems at Nordea resolved

Nordea was affected by technical problems with login in its app and online banking this morning. Since 11:30, the problems should be resolved, says Henrik Devell, press spokesperson at the bank
Saab the Heaviest Pull on a Merry Stock Exchange
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Saab the Heaviest Pull on a Merry Stock Exchange

The defence group Saab was the biggest draw when the Stockholm Stock Exchange rose on Monday, as did several other defence companies on European stock exchanges. The banking sector also performed very well in Stockholm
Online Brokers Fell on a Stagnant Stock Market
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Online Brokers Fell on a Stagnant Stock Market

The Stockholm stock exchange's broad OMXS-index hovered around zero on Tuesday and closed marginally up, plus 0. 1 percent
Bound Mortgage Rates on the Way Up
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Bound Mortgage Rates on the Way Up

The variable mortgage rates continued to fall in January. On the other hand, the fixed rates have bottomed out and turned upwards at the beginning of the year, according to statistics that show what households actually pay for their home loans
Major Banks Increase Dividend to 115 Billion
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Major Banks Increase Dividend to 115 Billion

The major banks' profits were largely stagnant in 2024. However, the dividends to shareholders will increase in the spring with over ten billion to a total of 115 billion kronor, plus tens of billions more in share buybacks
Food prices haunt inflation
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Food prices haunt inflation

Food prices appear to be on the rise again. However, the overall rate of price increases remains at low levels, below the Swedish Central Bank's target of two percent – that's what analysts believe ahead of the release of new inflation figures on Thursday
Unexpectedly Strong Nordea Report Impresses
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Unexpectedly Strong Nordea Report Impresses

The stock exchange is not particularly impressed by the major bank Nordea's financial report. The share barely moves at all, despite reports showing that the bank is doing slightly better than expected and that the dividend will be increased again this year
Bankers lower mortgage rates – this is how you should think now
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Bankers lower mortgage rates – this is how you should think now

Several banks are now lowering their variable mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's recent rate cut. So how should mortgage borrowers think? Look out for yourself, says Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at the comparison site Compricer
Stock market up after strong reports
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Stock market up after strong reports

After Thursday's strong reports from, among others, Swedbank and Sandvik, the tones were positive on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The broad OMXS index rose 1
Major Banks Disagree on Interest Rate Cuts
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Major Banks Disagree on Interest Rate Cuts

Nordea believes in two more interest rate cuts this year. Handelsbanken assesses that the Swedish Central Bank will be satisfied with one cut
The Chief Strategist Warns Against Trump's Cryptocurrency
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The Chief Strategist Warns Against Trump's Cryptocurrency

First out was Donald Trump and now his wife Melania has also launched a cryptocurrency. If you think bitcoin is a speculative asset, then this is a number of trips even worse, says Johan Javeus, chief strategist at SEB
Klarna wants to sell loan portfolio in the USA
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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
Experts Expect Stock Market Boost and Dividend Bonanza
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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
Unexpectedly strong Swedish growth - "good news"
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Unexpectedly strong Swedish growth - "good news"

The Swedish economy grew unexpectedly much in November, up 1. 4 percent compared to the previous month
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