Sweden Living World Business Sports Entertainment FAQ

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken

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.

Inflation report from the USA boosts the stock market

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.

Largest Mortgage Bank Worst at Lowering Interest Rates

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.

Up on the stock exchange – but red for the banks

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.

Stock Market Weighed Down by Interest Rate Fears – Dustin Plummets

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.

French election uncertainty eases slightly – euro rises

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.

Major Bank: Mistake Not to Cut Interest Rate Now

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.

Stronger Swedish krona - but Equally Expensive Holidays

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.

Turbulence on the Paris Stock Exchange - "great uncertainty"

So, what happened to the banks' mortgage rates?

The Riksbank's lowering of the interest rate on 8 May led the banks to adjust their variable mortgage rates. Danske Bank had the lowest average rate in May, reports [Dagens industri](https://www.

So, what happened to the banks' mortgage rates?

Inflation in the USA falls unexpectedly

Inflation in the USA unexpectedly fell in May. On the stock exchange, it was thumbs up, also in Stockholm – as it opens up for interest rate cuts from the USA's central bank.

Inflation in the USA falls unexpectedly

Unexpectedly low US inflation delights the stock market

The Stockholm stock exchange rose across the board following Wednesday's announcement that inflation in the USA was lower than expected in May. The broad OMXS index climbed 1.

Unexpectedly low US inflation delights the stock market

Double Economic Message in the USA: "Standing and Weighing"

Both important inflation figures and an interest rate decision await in the USA on Wednesday. Several uncertainties make the situation difficult to navigate for the central bank Federal Reserve (Fed).

Double Economic Message in the USA: "Standing and Weighing"

Inflation announcement may pave the way for interest rate cuts

On Friday, new figures are expected to show that inflation continued to fall in May. The message could be decisive for when the Riksbank lowers the interest rate again.

Inflation announcement may pave the way for interest rate cuts

SEB also introduces delayed payments

In the pursuit of fraud, SEB is also introducing delayed payments. "As part of our ongoing work on these issues, we are now launching a package with a number of new security supplements for our private customers," says Jonas Söderberg, head of SEB's Division of Business & Private Customers, in a press release.

SEB also introduces delayed payments