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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.
Larger investments than expected – these are the needs

Major Bank Follows Suit and Lowers Mortgage Rate

Another major bank is following suit and is now lowering its mortgage rates after the Swedish Central Bank's rate cut the other day. SEB is lowering its variable rate (three months) by 0.
Major Bank Follows Suit and Lowers Mortgage Rate

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly

The Stockholm Stock Exchange was up for most of Wednesday, but closed slightly down in the end. The OMXS index fell 0.
The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly

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.
The winners on the stock market when interest rates fall

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.
Rapid Cuts - Not if Powell Gets to Decide

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.
Why Lower Interest Rates Are Not Boosting Housing Prices

SEB lowers all mortgage rates

Now, major bank SEB is also lowering its mortgage rates. The variable list rate is being lowered by 0.
SEB lowers all mortgage rates

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.
The market expects four cuts this year

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.
Double Interest Rate Cut Not Ruled Out

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.
Broad Uptrend on the Stockholm Stock Exchange

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.
The Expert on the Stock Market Crash: Became Tunnel Vision

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.
Council in the stock market slump: Let your savings be calm

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 Expert: Five Reasons for the Stock Market Fall

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.
The Stock Market Started the Week with a Sharp Fall

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.
Dark Red on the Stockholm Stock Exchange in Global Stock Market Anxiety

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.
Fed leaves interest rate unchanged

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.
The Crown Falls Again – May Affect Interest Rate Decision

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.
Despite the Price Drop - This Is Why You Shouldn't Worry

County Insurance lowers mortgage rates on loans with binding periods

County Insurance lowers the mortgage rate on loans with binding periods between 1-10 years. The changes are between 0.
County Insurance lowers mortgage rates on loans with binding periods

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.
The Banks' Answer on Your Mortgage Rates

Stock Market Rises After Bank Reports

The Stockholm Stock Exchange climbed upwards on Tuesday. A reporting major bank is the driving force behind the stock market upswing, but another one is acting as a brake.
Stock Market Rises After Bank Reports

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: Not Certain Mortgage Rates Will Follow All the Way

SEB lowers fixed mortgage rates

The major bank SEB is lowering its interest rates with longer maturities, 1-10 years, by 0. 10 percentage points.
SEB lowers fixed mortgage rates

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.
USA inflation falls – interest rate cuts loom
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