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Major Bank Follows Suit and Lowers Mortgage Rate
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Major Bank Follows Suit and Lowers Mortgage Rate

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly

The winners on the stock market when interest rates fall
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The winners on the stock market when interest rates fall

A swift series of interest rate cuts from the Central Bank is to be expected. It may imply a stock market upswing since lower interest rates fuel the demand for risky investments
Rapid Cuts - Not if Powell Gets to Decide
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Rapid Cuts - Not if Powell Gets to Decide

Jerome Powell, the head of the US central bank Federal Reserve (Fed), is expected to try to calm down speculations about unusually rapid cuts in a speech at the annual symposium in Jackson Hole on Friday. But the direction is clear
Why Lower Interest Rates Are Not Boosting Housing Prices
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Why Lower Interest Rates Are Not Boosting Housing Prices

More interest rate cuts from the Central Bank and an inflation still under control make the autumn look promising on the housing market. But no larger price increases are to be expected – at least not this year
SEB lowers all mortgage rates
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SEB lowers all mortgage rates

The market expects four cuts this year
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The market expects four cuts this year

The situation can brighten unusually quickly for interest-rate pressured households and companies this autumn. The market expects the Swedish Central Bank to lower the repo rate four times this year down to 2
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
Broad Uptrend on the Stockholm Stock Exchange
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Broad Uptrend on the Stockholm Stock Exchange

After a shaky start to the week, the Stockholm stock exchange rose on Wednesday. The OMXS index increased by 2
The Expert on the Stock Market Crash: Became Tunnel Vision
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The Expert on the Stock Market Crash: Became Tunnel Vision

After yesterday's big fall, the Tokyo stock exchange takes a big leap upwards – and the rest of the world is expected to follow. But the financial uncertainty is far from over
Council in the stock market slump: Let your savings be calm
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Council in the stock market slump: Let your savings be calm

Stock market anxiety is increasing worldwide. How should small savers think about their savings? The last thing one should do is to panic and act accordingly, says Américo Fernández at SEB
The Expert: Five Reasons for the Stock Market Fall
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The Expert: Five Reasons for the Stock Market Fall

Fear for the US economy, fear of escalation in the Middle East and poor reports from the tech industry – that's why the world's stock exchanges are shaking right now.
The Stock Market Started the Week with a Sharp Fall
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The Stock Market Started the Week with a Sharp Fall

Monday's trading was characterized by sharp stock market falls, and the OMXS index fell for the third trading day in a row. Among the large companies on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, only Nibe went against the trend
Dark Red on the Stockholm Stock Exchange in Global Stock Market Anxiety
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Dark Red on the Stockholm Stock Exchange in Global Stock Market Anxiety

Global stock market anxiety prevails, which is reflected on the Swedish market. The Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad OMXS index fell by more than 3 percent on Friday
Fed leaves interest rate unchanged
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Fed leaves interest rate unchanged

The USA's central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed), is leaving the interest rate unchanged, in the range of 5. 25-5
The Crown Falls Again – May Affect Interest Rate Decision
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The Crown Falls Again – May Affect Interest Rate Decision

The crown has fallen against both the dollar and the euro over the past month. This makes it more expensive for those who are vacationing in Europe – and can also become a headache for the Swedish Central Bank ahead of the autumn's interest rate decision
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
County Insurance lowers mortgage rates on loans with binding periods
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County Insurance lowers mortgage rates on loans with binding periods

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
Stock Market Rises After Bank Reports
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Stock Market Rises After Bank Reports

SEB: Not Certain Mortgage Rates Will Follow All the Way
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SEB: Not Certain Mortgage Rates Will Follow All the Way

Just like SBAB, major bank SEB sees more and more customers choosing variable interest rates. A sign that fixed interest rates are too expensive? The bank CEO doesn't think so: Expectations of interest rate cuts make variable interest rates more attractive, says CEO Johan Torgeby
SEB lowers fixed mortgage rates
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SEB lowers fixed mortgage rates

USA inflation falls – interest rate cuts loom
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USA inflation falls – interest rate cuts loom

Households and companies pressed by high interest rates can rejoice at an unexpectedly weak inflation figure for June from the USA. Now the probability of several interest rate cuts this year increases – even on Swedish mortgages
Inflation report from the USA boosts the stock market
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Inflation report from the USA boosts the stock market

An unexpectedly positive inflation report from the USA caused the Stockholm Stock Exchange to rise on Thursday. The broad OMXS index closed at plus 1
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