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The economy under Trump: We're not really worried
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The economy under Trump: We're not really worried

Tariff chaos and trade wars. A turbulent 2025 is coming to an end
Experts: How much housing prices will rise next year
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Experts: How much housing prices will rise next year

Better economic conditions and the abolition of amortization requirements are expected to breathe new life into the housing market in 2026. Several experts predict that prices will rise by around 5 percent in 2026
Gold and silver rush higher, a gauge of how the world is doing
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Gold and silver rush higher, a gauge of how the world is doing

The prices of gold and silver have skyrocketed this year, and have had the strongest development since 1979, according to Bloomberg. The price of gold has risen by 67 percent
It's high time to clean up your finances for the New Year - "Take care"
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It's high time to clean up your finances for the New Year - "Take care"

Control your taxes, take advantage of tax deductions and avoid spending Christmas on credit. Here are some expert tips on how to best clean up and get your finances ready for the new year
How the new mortgage rules affect
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How the new mortgage rules affect

First-time buyers in and around Sweden's major cities will benefit when new mortgage rules are introduced next year. But there is also a risk of rising home prices that erases the benefits for young homebuyers
Swedish banks must review risks in Baltic countries
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Swedish banks must review risks in Baltic countries

The major Swedish banks Swedbank and SEB operate their operations in the Baltic countries with increased risks, according to the European Central Bank (ECB), sources say.
Maintenance behind SEB trouble – accounts disappeared
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Maintenance behind SEB trouble – accounts disappeared

Stockholm Stock Exchange fell after Wall Street opened
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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
Here are the Christmas foods that will be cheaper this year
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Here are the Christmas foods that will be cheaper this year

This year's Christmas dinner is slightly cheaper than last year, according to a compilation from SEB. But in five years, prices have skyrocketed
Stockholm Stock Exchange unchanged – Clas Ohlson plummeted
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Stockholm Stock Exchange unchanged – Clas Ohlson plummeted

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed unchanged on Wednesday. The appliance chain Clas Ohlson fell heavily after this morning's quarterly report
They had the cheapest mortgages in November
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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
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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
Billion-dollar record for Swedish household wealth
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Billion-dollar record for Swedish household wealth

The net worth of Swedish households exceeded SEK 25 billion during the third quarter, which is a record high.
Klarna launches its own cryptocurrency
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Klarna launches its own cryptocurrency

Payment company Klarna is launching its own cryptocurrency: Klarna USD. The aim is to “significantly reduce costs for both consumers and merchants,” the payment company writes in a press release
The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose – Volvo gained momentum
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose – Volvo gained momentum

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose on Tuesday, with the broad OMXS index closing up 1. 1 percent
The bubble risk exists among Nvidia's customers
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The bubble risk exists among Nvidia's customers

Nvidia is making money like crazy. The quarterly report itself does not raise any concerns about an AI bubble
Green funds invest in blacklisted mines
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Green funds invest in blacklisted mines

Swedish funds and banks are investing in blacklisted mining projects through green funds, a new report shows. I can understand that savers feel frustrated that it is difficult to make a green fund choice, says Jakob König at Fair Finance Guide, who conducted the survey together with the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation
Ice cream and candy behind unexpected inflationary pressure
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Ice cream and candy behind unexpected inflationary pressure

Price increases on ice cream and sweets are being pointed out as factors that contributed to the unexpectedly high inflationary pressure in October. Heavy price increases on travel and electricity are also looming
Slightly more people want to fix their mortgage interest rate
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Slightly more people want to fix their mortgage interest rate

The proportion of households that want to lock in their mortgage interest rate for terms longer than three months is increasing slightly, according to major bank SEB's housing price indicator for November.
Banks unclear when mortgage discount will expire
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Banks unclear when mortgage discount will expire

Banks are required to inform their customers at least one month before the interest rate discount on mortgages expires. However, Ekonomiekot reports that the banks are lacking in clarity
The stock market ended the week down
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The stock market ended the week down

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started Friday trading higher, but prices fell after just an hour. The broad OMXS index closed down 0
Interest rate unchanged - uncertain about next steps
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Interest rate unchanged - uncertain about next steps

The Riksbank, as expected, is leaving the key interest rate unchanged at 1. 75 percent
Entrepreneurs cautiously positive about the future
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Entrepreneurs cautiously positive about the future

Optimism among Swedish entrepreneurs is rising slightly in November, according to SEB's Entrepreneur Indicator survey.
Economist: “Important but fragile agreement”
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Economist: “Important but fragile agreement”

The trade agreement between the US and China has an important symbolic value – but it is naive to believe that all problems have been solved, according to SEB economist Robert Bergqvist. One must not forget that this is an extremely complex relationship, he says
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