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The Swedish Central Bank

"Riksbanken", The Swedish Central Bank, founded in 1668, is the world's oldest central bank and an authority under the Swedish parliament. The bank's main tasks include conducting monetary policy to maintain low and stable inflation, as well as promoting a safe and efficient payment system.

Source: Sveriges Riksbank

Double rate cut of Icelandic interest rate

The Swedish Central Bank did it recently, now the Icelandic counterpart is also following suit with a double rate cut. The cut means that the new interest rate will be 8.

Double rate cut of Icelandic interest rate

Thedéen: The Krona's Fall May Cause Inflation Problems

The crown has fallen to 11. 04 kronor per dollar – the lowest rate this year.

Thedéen: The Krona's Fall May Cause Inflation Problems

The Central Bank does not want to raise the ceiling for mortgages

The Swedish Central Bank rejects last week's investigation proposal for a raised ceiling for mortgages and softer amortization requirements. It would not be a sustainable solution, according to the Swedish Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen, who places the responsibility for the high thresholds in the housing market on housing policy decisions.

The Central Bank does not want to raise the ceiling for mortgages

Higher Housing Costs Drive Inflation

Inflation, according to the Swedish Central Bank's measure KPIF, rose to 1. 5 percent in October, up from 1.

Higher Housing Costs Drive Inflation

SBAB: The Interest Rate May Fall Below 2 Percent

The state-owned bank SBAB predicts three interest rate cuts until the summer of 2025. However, there is a certain possibility that the Swedish Central Bank will cut more than that, the bank assesses in a new forecast.

SBAB: The Interest Rate May Fall Below 2 Percent

Central Bank Chief Warns of Rising Food Prices

Rising food prices as well as a weak Swedish krona. These are two concerns according to Riksbank top executive Per Jansson.

Central Bank Chief Warns of Rising Food Prices

The Big Bank: Housing Prices Will Rise This Much

Housing prices will clearly rise over the next two years. However, do not count on any price rally similar to the one during the pandemic.

The Big Bank: Housing Prices Will Rise This Much

Banks are making more and more money on your mortgage

The banks are making increasingly larger profits on households' mortgages, show new figures. The margins continued upwards during the third quarter of the year.

Banks are making more and more money on your mortgage

SEB predicts interest rate at 2.0 per cent

The recovery in the Swedish economy has been delayed as households have hesitated. The economic growth will therefore remain at 0.

SEB predicts interest rate at 2.0 per cent

The forecast: Higher housing prices next year

The economy is weak and unemployment is high. But next year, there may be a brightening, predicts Swedbank in an economic forecast.

The forecast: Higher housing prices next year

More unemployed - uncertain when it turns

Unemployment in Sweden has been rising for over a year and continues to increase, according to new figures from the Employment Service. We are not seeing any major increases ahead of us, but it is still going in the wrong direction, says Eva Samakovlis, chief analyst at the Employment Service.

More unemployed - uncertain when it turns

Swedish mortgages stand out: "Extremely interest-rate sensitive"

Sweden has a unique system where mortgage borrowers during crises get the entire interest rate shock directly in their pocket. It is a significant reason why the Swedish economy has performed the worst in the Nordic region, says Norwegian economist Kjetil Olsen.

Swedish mortgages stand out: "Extremely interest-rate sensitive"

Significant Price Increase on the Housing Market

Condominium prices rose sharply in October. A market player is now talking about a trend shift.

Significant Price Increase on the Housing Market

How much the banks lower the mortgage rate

Between 0. 10 and 0.

How much the banks lower the mortgage rate

Major Banks Lower Mortgage Rates Following The Swedish Central Bank's Decision

he Swedish Central Bank chose to lower the interest rate by 0. 50 percentage points, a so-called double cut.

Major Banks Lower Mortgage Rates Following The Swedish Central Bank's Decision

More rate cuts - but risk of turmoil with Trump

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the repo rate by 0. 50 percentage points to 2.

More rate cuts - but risk of turmoil with Trump

Major Banks Lower Mortgage Rates

Several major banks are now lowering their variable mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's double rate cut. SEB is lowering by 0.

Major Banks Lower Mortgage Rates

Central Bank Economist: Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Too Late

Good, but too late, is the comment of trade union economist Tobias Brännemo on the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate decision. That such a large reduction is coming now is a clear sign that the Swedish Central Bank realizes that they lowered too little earlier.

Central Bank Economist: Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Too Late

How You Are Affected by Lowered Interest Rates

The Swedish Central Bank struck with a double cut. The repo rate goes from 3.

How You Are Affected by Lowered Interest Rates

Thedéen expects turmoil after Trump's victory

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate by 0. 50 percentage points to 2.

Thedéen expects turmoil after Trump's victory

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

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

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Closed Up

The Stockholm stock exchange continued to rise after the Swedish Central Bank's announcement of a double interest rate cut on Thursday. At the close, the broad OMXS index was up 1.

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Closed Up

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