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Bank CEO after Trump attack: A nervous market

The attempted murder of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump may cause ripples on the financial market. This is stated by the Nordea CEO in connection with Monday's quarterly report.

Bank CEO after Trump attack: A nervous market

The figure that can boost the housing market

The deals on the housing market are expected to increase when inflation falls and interest rates are pressed down. Buyers may want to take advantage before prices rise.

The figure that can boost the housing market

Food prices dropped – herring and lettuce became cheaper

Food prices have stopped rising. In June, they fell marginally compared to May.

Food prices dropped – herring and lettuce became cheaper

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

Inflation falls - "lovely music" for borrowers

Inflation fell to 1. 3 percent in June according to the KPIF measure.

Inflation falls - "lovely music" for borrowers

Upwards on the stock exchange – industrial companies at the top

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose steadily throughout Friday's trading. At the close, the broad OMXS index had risen 2.

Upwards on the stock exchange – industrial companies at the top

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

Inflation expected to fall – now below target

The upward pressure on consumer prices has decreased. For June, a significant drop in Swedish inflation is expected to be reported by the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Inflation expected to fall – now below target

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

So, breaking summer loneliness requires courage.

Summer means vacation and a lot of wonderful things – but not for everyone. It can also be a lonely time when the daily routine with colleagues disappears.

So, breaking summer loneliness requires courage.

Weak growth paves the way for new interest rate cut

Sweden's economy continues to develop weakly with low growth and pressured households. This strengthens the image that we will soon see the second interest rate cut, says Andreas Wallström, forecast chief at Swedbank.

Weak growth paves the way for new interest rate cut

Lower growth than expected in the Swedish economy

Sweden's gross national product (GNP) increased by 0. 1 percent in May compared to April, according to a preliminary so-called GNP indicator from the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Lower growth than expected in the Swedish economy

Statistics Sweden receives new assignment as investigation is rejected

In 2022, a government inquiry presented a proposal to establish a new register containing information about households' assets and debts. The register was primarily intended to be used for analysis of economic policy at the Swedish Central Bank and the Financial Supervisory Authority, as well as by researchers.

Statistics Sweden receives new assignment as investigation is rejected

Error in data behind massive increase in young people living at home

At the end of June, Eurostat published statistics on the proportion of young people living at home in different EU countries. But the Swedish data that formed the basis for the compilation was incorrect.

Error in data behind massive increase in young people living at home

The population multiplies during Sweden Rock

The population of Sölvesborg multiplied several times over during last year's Sweden Rock festival, according to new statistics from [SCB](https://www. scb.

The population multiplies during Sweden Rock

German Inflation Falls More Than Expected

Good news for households and companies under pressure from interest rates. The inflation pressure in Europe's largest economy, Germany, fell slightly more than expected in June, according to preliminary figures.

German Inflation Falls More Than Expected

Lower Inflation in France and Spain

Inflation in France and Spain fell in June according to preliminary calculations. And inflation expectations in the eurozone continue to decline, shows an ECB measurement.

Lower Inflation in France and Spain

Slight increase for retail trade in May

Retail trade increased by 0. 2 percent in May compared to the previous month, according to the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Slight increase for retail trade in May

Household lending increases

The lending to households increased by 0. 7 percent in May compared to the same month last year, according to the Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Household lending increases

Unchanged Producer Prices in May

Producer prices were unchanged in May compared to the previous month, according to the Statistics Bureau (SCB). On the export market, prices rose by 1.

Unchanged Producer Prices in May

New builds counteract the government's climate initiative

Despite many wetlands being restored in Sweden, just as much of the peat bogs lose water because the areas are attractive for new construction. .

New builds counteract the government's climate initiative

More and more people are rejecting herring

The sale of herring is gradually decreasing. According to [Sweden's Radio Ekot](https://sverigesradio.

More and more people are rejecting herring

Food prices soar – herring and potatoes skyrocket

The average prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 0. 4 per cent in May compared to April this year, according to new figures from the SCB.

Food prices soar – herring and potatoes skyrocket

Taylor Swift effect on inflation - "a setback"

Inflation is falling, but less than expected. This can be partly explained by rising hotel costs – to some extent a Taylor Swift effect, according to assessors.

Taylor Swift effect on inflation - "a setback"