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Trump's Oil Sanctions Target Russian Companies to Pressure Putin
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Trump's Oil Sanctions Target Russian Companies to Pressure Putin

USA's president Donald Trump announced tonight that USA introduces sanctions against Russia's oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil. The measure is taken to put pressure on Vladimir Putin as part of the efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine
New Bank Crisis Impacts Global Stock Markets as US Regional Banks Struggle
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New Bank Crisis Impacts Global Stock Markets as US Regional Banks Struggle

”Bad loans” among regional banks in USA create new global bank chill on the stock market. A major loser is the payment giant Klarna
Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls as Volvo Shares Drop 7.8%
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls as Volvo Shares Drop 7.8%

The Stockholm stock exchange turned sour and retreated on Friday, among other things Volvo and EQT fell heavily. The OMXS index closed at minus 1
Volvo Cars Stock Surges as US Ban Concerns Diminish
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Volvo Cars Stock Surges as US Ban Concerns Diminish

Small investor favorite Volvo Cars is soaring on the Stockholm stock exchange. This after major bank SEB has changed its stance on the stock and, among other things, assesses that there will not be a ban on Volvo cars in the USA
Investor Calls for Higher Board Member Fees to Boost Competitiveness
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Investor Calls for Higher Board Member Fees to Boost Competitiveness

Wallenberg sphere's power company Investor wants to increase the remuneration in the companies' boards more than usual. They earn too poorly in comparison with other countries, is the motivation
September Sees Continued Decline in Food Prices
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September Sees Continued Decline in Food Prices

Food prices continued to fall in September. They fell by 0
Eight Suspected of Insider Trading as SEB Faces Investigation
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Eight Suspected of Insider Trading as SEB Faces Investigation

Eight people are suspected of serious insider crimes before the major bank SEB sold large holdings of EQT shares, according to the Economic Crime Authority (EBM) The Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) is simultaneously initiating an examination of SEB's work against insider trading.
Ericsson Surges 18 Percent Amid Sideways Stockholm Stock Market
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Ericsson Surges 18 Percent Amid Sideways Stockholm Stock Market

The Stockholm stock exchange was traded sideways on Tuesday, just like the day before. The broad OMXS index closed at plus 0
FI Proposes Legal Requirements for Banks on Payment Accounts
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FI Proposes Legal Requirements for Banks on Payment Accounts

Major banks have become better at securing the right to a payment account but they need to do more, writes the Financial Supervisory Authority in a report.
Stockholm Stock Market Rises for Seventh Consecutive Day
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Stockholm Stock Market Rises for Seventh Consecutive Day

The Stockholm stock exchange continues upwards and rose on Monday for the seventh day in a row. The broad OMXS index closed at plus 0
Trump Plans New Tariffs on Robots and Healthcare Items for 2026
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Trump Plans New Tariffs on Robots and Healthcare Items for 2026

The Trump administration is gearing up for a new tariff shock next year – on industrial robots, machines and healthcare items. They need the money
Trump's New Tariffs on Medicines and Trucks Raise Uncertainty
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Trump's New Tariffs on Medicines and Trucks Raise Uncertainty

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, announces several new tariffs that come into force as early as Wednesday. Medicines, trucks and sofas are some categories that are affected – but much is still unclear
Banks Criticized for Cautious Mortgage Rate Cuts
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Banks Criticized for Cautious Mortgage Rate Cuts

Several major banks have lowered their mortgage rates – but not as much as the Swedish Central Bank's reduction. According to savings economist Christina Sahlberg, the banks have been unusually cautious
Major Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Interest Rates
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Major Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Interest Rates

Handelsbanken and Danske Bank are joining other major banks and lowering the variable mortgage interest rate.
Major Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Rates by 0.20 Points
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Major Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Rates by 0.20 Points

Major banks Nordea, Swedbank and SEB are lowering their variable mortgage rates by 0. 20 percentage points
Stockholm Stock Exchange Anticipates Surge in Listings
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Anticipates Surge in Listings

A large number of stock exchange listings are expected in Stockholm according to the professionals – in the shadow of the payment giant Klarna's New York listing. We have never had as many companies that are ready to take on the stock exchange, says Adam Kostyál, CEO of the Stockholm Stock Exchange
Swedish Central Bank's Interest Rate Decision This Week Crucial for Mortgages
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Swedish Central Bank's Interest Rate Decision This Week Crucial for Mortgages

Lower or not. The Swedish Central Bank's decision is unusually uncertain this time
Fed Lowers Interest Rate by 0.25 Points, Signals More Cuts This Year
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Fed Lowers Interest Rate by 0.25 Points, Signals More Cuts This Year

USA's central bank Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered as expected the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points
Swedes Report Decreased Satisfaction with Banks This Year
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Swedes Report Decreased Satisfaction with Banks This Year

Swedes' customer satisfaction with the banks has decreased over the past year, shows the Swedish Quality Index annual review.
Sanctions on Russian Oil Could Benefit US, Says Expert
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Sanctions on Russian Oil Could Benefit US, Says Expert

”Significant sanctions” await Russia if NATO countries stop importing Russian oil, according to the US President Donald Trump. Commodity analyst Christian Kopfer assesses the scenario as ”spontaneously unlikely”, but continues: One can never say for certain when it comes to Trump, that's the problem
Klarna CEO Secures Billion-Kronor Loan to Buy Out Co-Owner
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Klarna CEO Secures Billion-Kronor Loan to Buy Out Co-Owner

Klarna's CEO and co-founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski has mortgaged Klarna shares to take economic control over the holding company K Friends Partners, with shares in Klarna. The Klarna chief's loan of over one billion kronor was taken out in the Swedish major bank SEB, reports Bloomberg
Klarna's Stock Market Debut Features Limited Share Availability
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Klarna's Stock Market Debut Features Limited Share Availability

When Klarna goes to the stock exchange, an unusually small number of shares will be issued for sale. This can make trading slower and means that existing owners remain in power
US Job Market Slows with Only 22,000 New Jobs in August
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US Job Market Slows with Only 22,000 New Jobs in August

USA's labor market slows down heavily. In August, only 22,000 new jobs were created outside the agricultural sector
Skandiabanken Offers Lowest Mortgage Rates in August
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Skandiabanken Offers Lowest Mortgage Rates in August

The average interest rate for variable-rate mortgages was 2. 85 percent in August, shows a review from the comparison service Zmarta
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