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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
Largest Mortgage Bank Worst at Lowering Interest Rates
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Largest Mortgage Bank Worst at Lowering Interest Rates

Swedbank is the worst in class when it comes to lowering mortgage rates when the average interest rates of the five largest mortgage banks are compared this year. Despite the Swedish Central Bank's lowering of the repo rate by 0
Up on the stock exchange – but red for the banks
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Up on the stock exchange – but red for the banks

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started on a minus but then turned upwards. The OMXS index closed at plus 0
Stock Market Weighed Down by Interest Rate Fears – Dustin Plummets
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Stock Market Weighed Down by Interest Rate Fears – Dustin Plummets

A wave of interest rate frost swept across the market on Tuesday. The Stockholm stock exchange's broad OMXS index fell by 0
French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises
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French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises

The euro strengthens against the dollar, French government bond yields fall and the Paris stock exchange rises sharply after the first round of the French parliamentary election. The market breathes a sigh of relief as it does not appear that the far-right party National Rally – which appears to be becoming the largest party – will gain its own majority
Major Bank: Mistake Not to Cut Interest Rate Now
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Major Bank: Mistake Not to Cut Interest Rate Now

It will not be an interest rate cut on Thursday, according to some of the country's gathered experts. But Mattias Persson, chief economist at Swedbank, believes it will be seen as a mistake in hindsight
Stronger Swedish krona - but Equally Expensive Holidays
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Stronger Swedish krona - but Equally Expensive Holidays

The krona has strengthened against the euro over the past year. But it does not help Swedes who dream of a cheaper holiday
Turbulence on the Paris Stock Exchange - "great uncertainty"
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Turbulence on the Paris Stock Exchange - "great uncertainty"

It has been rocky on the Paris Stock Exchange since President Emmanuel Macron called for new elections following the fiasco in the EU election. Here, one is unexpectedly thrown into some sort of political vacuum
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