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Financier Christer Gardell: I think the Social Democrats understand the value of Sweden's capital market

Financier Christer Gardell gives Ulf Kristersson's right-wing government a "well passed" rating. But according to the stock market heavyweight, it would not be a disaster if Magdalena Andersson (S) were to take over after the 2026 election. I find it difficult to see that there is any major structural systemic threat in Swedish politics today, he says.

This is why banks are raising mortgage rates now

The Riksbank left the key interest rate unchanged at 1.75 percent this week. Despite this, several banks have announced that they are raising the interest rate on certain mortgages. - The Riksbank's key interest rate is not the only thing that directly determines mortgage rates, says savings economist Christina Sahlberg.

Another bank raises mortgage rates

Skandia is raising interest rates on mortgages, both with short and longer fixed terms.

Saab fell hard on falling stock market

The Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad OMXS index fell 0.6 on Tuesday, with defense group Saab as the loser.

Nordea raises fixed mortgage rates

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 0.1 percent.

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

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. Stockholm's broad OMXS index rose 1.4 percent on Thursday.