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Inflation in October "higher than expected"

Inflation, according to the measure KPIF, rose in October to 1. 5 percent.

Inflation in October "higher than expected"

This is how your wallet can be affected by Trump's victory

A weaker krona and rising prices on imported goods. These are a few possible consequences now that Donald Trump has secured victory in the presidential election.

This is how your wallet can be affected by Trump's victory

Thousand-kronor notes to be picked up when the Central Bank increases the pace

A thousand kronor lower mortgage interest on the three million loan - that's the effect when the Swedish Central Bank is expected to make a double rate cut. But risks have emerged along the way.

Thousand-kronor notes to be picked up when the Central Bank increases the pace

Swish up and running again after disruption

The payment service Swish was affected by a disruption that affected transfers for both private and corporate customers at several banks on Wednesday. The disruption began at 11.

Swish up and running again after disruption

Inflation Expectations Fall

Inflation expectations are falling, shows a fresh measurement made by Kantar Prospera. In a one-year perspective, an inflation rate of 1.

Inflation Expectations Fall

Interest Rate Cuts at Risk if Trump Wins

If Donald Trump takes back the White House, it can make it more difficult for the Swedish Central Bank to lower interest rates ahead, believes Peder Beck-Friis, economist at the asset manager Pimco. The reason is Trump's threats of tariffs, which can lift the dollar and create new inflation impulses.

Interest Rate Cuts at Risk if Trump Wins

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell – Astra Zeneca plummeted

The Stockholm stock exchange fell slightly at Tuesday's close. The broad OMXS index declined by 0.

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell – Astra Zeneca plummeted

The Banks' New Grip in the Battle for Mortgage Customers

When the Swedish Central Bank is expected to lower the interest rate this week, some banks have already gone ahead and adjusted their rates downwards – "a new grip" according to savings economist Christina Sahlberg at Compricer. .

The Banks' New Grip in the Battle for Mortgage Customers

Industry Unions Demand Higher Real Wages

The trade unions within the industry want to see increased real wages when the new agreement is signed next year. The previous agreement, which was for two years, had a contractual value of 7.

Industry Unions Demand Higher Real Wages

Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected

Everything points to the Swedish Central Bank making a double cut in the interest rate on Thursday. It would be the largest interest rate cut in over ten years.

Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected

The Government: FI's Responsibility May be Revoked

The Financial Supervisory Authority (Fi) has introduced both amortization requirements and mortgage ceilings to prevent Swedish households from taking on too much debt. However, the measures are being questioned and now the responsible minister is considering taking away the authority's responsibility.

The Government: FI's Responsibility May be Revoked

The Government Ready to Change Amortization Requirements

Eases in both amortization requirements and mortgage ceiling – heavy economists are expected to propose in an inquiry on Monday. Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) says that he is ready to change the rules.

The Government Ready to Change Amortization Requirements

Housing Price Drop – The Regions That Stand Out

The housing prices in the country fell by 0. 9 percent during October as a whole.

Housing Price Drop – The Regions That Stand Out

Swish experienced disruptions

On Friday morning, there were disruptions to the payment service Swish. "A malfunction is currently underway at the Swedish Central Bank that may affect Swish payments", it said in the app.

Swish experienced disruptions

Swedbank lowers variable interest rate

Swedbank lowers the interest rate on its variable mortgages by 0. 25 percentage points.

Swedbank lowers variable interest rate

Relief Expected for Mortgage Borrowers

The tightened amortization requirement for mortgage borrowers is being abolished and the mortgage ceiling is being raised from 85 to 90 percent. These are some of the proposals in an investigation that will be presented next week, according to [Dagens Nyheter](https://www.

Relief Expected for Mortgage Borrowers

Euro rises – unexpectedly high inflation

The euro received a boost against the krona following an unexpectedly high preliminary inflation figure for October for the euro countries. The euro now costs around 11.

Euro rises – unexpectedly high inflation

Now Housing Prices Are Rising

The housing prices rose in October according to Danske Bank's housing price indicator. .

Now Housing Prices Are Rising

Major Banks Agree: A Double Rate Cut is Coming

Handelsbanken is now joining other actors and expects the Swedish Central Bank to make a double rate cut, i. e.

Major Banks Agree: A Double Rate Cut is Coming

Industry disappoints – "It didn't get better"

The Swedish industry does not believe that the economy will improve in the near future, shows the Swedish Central Bank's latest corporate survey. "It did not get better, as we expected in May", says a participant in the survey.

Industry disappoints – "It didn't get better"

Widespread trade pessimism: "Not a bright prognosis"

Future confidence in Swedish trade is somewhat divided, shows the month's trade barometer. The party and daily goods trade see a slightly brighter future, while the future indicator for occasional purchase goods drops sharply.

Widespread trade pessimism: "Not a bright prognosis"

Full speed in the factory – but order intake is plummeting

Record production and deliveries and a significant profit increase characterize the third quarter for truck manufacturer Scania. However, order intake points sharply downward.

Full speed in the factory – but order intake is plummeting

Interest Rate Shock Gave Banks 80 Billion in Extra Profit

The banks have earned 80 billion kronor in extra profits from the recent years' interest rate shock. .

Interest Rate Shock Gave Banks 80 Billion in Extra Profit

The Crown on the Decline Again

October became a dark month for the krona, which lost 50 öre against the dollar. Fewer expected American interest rate cuts and signals of a weaker Swedish economy contributed.

The Crown on the Decline Again