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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
Mortgage Rates Fall – They Have the Lowest Rate
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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
Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts
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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
Now the figure is coming that can determine your mortgage rate
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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
Threats to the Global Economy in 2025
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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
Sweden may need an Elon Musk
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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
Major Banks: A Heavy Burden on the Stockholm Stock Exchange
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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
The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank
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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
Major Banks Lower Mortgage Interest Rates
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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.
Distribution Party on the Stock Exchange - "Must Be a Record"
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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
The trend break - Swedes' Christmas budget increases again
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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
More rate cuts are needed
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More rate cuts are needed

Swedish economy is still struggling. Household consumption is decreasing, shows new statistics
So much did the mortgage rates fall in November
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So much did the mortgage rates fall in November

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