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Inflation is raging - "a signal to the Central Bank"
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Inflation is raging - "a signal to the Central Bank"

Inflation fell more than expected in August, largely due to lower energy prices. This paves the way for a series of interest rate cuts from the Swedish Central Bank
Swedish fund giants invest billions in oil
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Swedish fund giants invest billions in oil

Nordea and the state-owned Seventh AP Fund are the ones that have invested the most of the fund savers' money in the fossil industry. "Incredibly irresponsible", says Jakob König at Sweden's Consumers, who are behind the study
So, the unexpected figure affects the interest rate
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So, the unexpected figure affects the interest rate

The Swedish economy is growing much slower than expected, according to preliminary Statistics Sweden data. But that does not change the Swedish Central Bank's rate of reduction, believe analysts
Bitter stock market week ended bitterly
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Bitter stock market week ended bitterly

The Stockholm stock exchange started the day down, turned around when new American labor market statistics were published – but fell back in the late afternoon trading. As a result, the broad OMXS index has closed on minus all days of the week
"Interest Rate Cut in the Nick of Time"
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"Interest Rate Cut in the Nick of Time"

The Swedish economy is on its way to recovery – but the situation is fragile, according to major bank Nordea. In a report, the bank writes that the interest rate cuts are therefore coming "in the nick of time"
Mortgage customers cannot negotiate their interest rate
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Mortgage customers cannot negotiate their interest rate

Lower german inflation than expected
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Lower german inflation than expected

Inflation pressure eases unexpectedly quickly in Germany. In August, inflation fell to 1
Nvidia new small investor favorite – overtakes Tesla
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Nvidia new small investor favorite – overtakes Tesla

The AI-hype's big winner, American Nvidia, has ahead of this evening's quarterly report surpassed Tesla as the largest US stock among online broker Nordnet's customers. Now Nvidia is the ninth most owned on the entire platform, says Nordnet's savings economist Frida Bratt
Nordea reaches settlement – pays 356 million
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Nordea reaches settlement – pays 356 million

The Fed Chief on Interest Rates: "It's Time"
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The Fed Chief on Interest Rates: "It's Time"

The Fed chief Jerome Powell says at the central bank meeting in Jackson Hole that the time for interest rate cuts is here. It's time for an adjustment of monetary policy, he says in his speech
Unemployment is increasing - "Tough to get a job in the autumn"
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Unemployment is increasing - "Tough to get a job in the autumn"

Inflation has fallen and more interest rate cuts are expected. But unemployment continues to be high
The Stock Exchange Took a Weekend Break on the Plus Side after Powell's Speech
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The Stock Exchange Took a Weekend Break on the Plus Side after Powell's Speech

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the week on a high note after the US central bank chief said on Friday afternoon in his speech from Jackson Hole that it's now time to lower interest rates.
Larger investments than expected – these are the needs
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Larger investments than expected – these are the needs

A welcome budget message that is applauded from several directions. Now the big question is what the money will be spent on
The Banks are Doing "Everything to Earn a Little Extra"
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The Banks are Doing "Everything to Earn a Little Extra"

More banks are now lowering mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's lowering of the repo rate. But the adjustments are modest
The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly

Silence from mortgage lenders after the interest rate cut
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Silence from mortgage lenders after the interest rate cut

The Swedish Central Bank's interest rate cut has been met with silence from leading mortgage banks. Neither Swedbank nor Handelsbanken – the two largest – have adjusted down mortgage interest rates
Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"
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Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"

Inflation is still clearly below the Swedish Central Bank's target. An interest rate cut next week is "rock-solid certain", according to analysts
Double Interest Rate Cut Not Ruled Out
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Double Interest Rate Cut Not Ruled Out

This week, the inflation figure will be released, which will determine whether there will be an interest rate cut from the Swedish Central Bank shortly after and how large it will be in that case. A double rate cut is more likely right now than no cut at all, says Jens Magnusson from SEB
The Stockholm Stock Exchange Turned Upwards
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange Turned Upwards

The Stockholm stock exchange recovered somewhat on Thursday afternoon following better-than-expected signals from the USA – and closed on a plus. The OMXS index rose 0
Despite the Price Drop - This Is Why You Shouldn't Worry
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Despite the Price Drop - This Is Why You Shouldn't Worry

Several major companies have fallen heavily after this week's interim reports. Is there cause for concern? Not at all, assesses Lars Söderfjell, equity manager at Ålandsbanken
The Banks' Answer on Your Mortgage Rates
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The Banks' Answer on Your Mortgage Rates

The hope of cheaper mortgages is great among borrowers as the Central Bank is expected to continue lowering the interest rate. But the bank directors do not want to promise that the mortgage rates will be lowered at the same pace
Red on the stock exchange after the attack on Trump
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Red on the stock exchange after the attack on Trump

The Stockholm Stock Exchange starts the trading week down after the weekend's attempted murder of USA's former President Donald Trump. Only four of the most traded shares in the OMXS30 index ended on a plus
Bank CEO after Trump attack: A nervous market
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Bank CEO after Trump attack: A nervous market

The attempted murder of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump may cause ripples on the financial market. This is stated by the Nordea CEO in connection with Monday's quarterly report
Inflation falls - "lovely music" for borrowers
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Inflation falls - "lovely music" for borrowers

Inflation fell to 1. 3 percent in June according to the KPIF measure
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