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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.

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"It was about time" - The Central Bank may be too slow

It is a welcome message that the Swedish Central Bank is now opening up for more interest rate cuts than before. The fear is, however, that it may be too late, according to several assessors.

"It was about time" - The Central Bank may be too slow

Silence from mortgage lenders after the interest rate cut

The Swedish Central Bank's interest rate cut has been met with silence from leading mortgage banks. Neither Swedbank nor Handelsbanken – the two largest – have adjusted down mortgage interest rates.

Silence from mortgage lenders after the interest rate cut

Multiple rate cuts this year - how your mortgage will be affected

The Swedish Central Bank is opening up for three more interest rate cuts already this year. This is good news for those who have seen their mortgage costs skyrocket in recent years.

Multiple rate cuts this year - how your mortgage will be affected

The Central Bank Opens Up for Faster Cuts

As expected, the Central Bank is lowering the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points to 3.

The Central Bank Opens Up for Faster Cuts

The Banks Weighed Down the Stock Exchange

After several days of rising, the Stockholm Stock Exchange turned downward on Tuesday. The OMXS-index fell by 0.

The Banks Weighed Down the Stock Exchange

Stock Market Week Opens Upwards

The Stockholm stock exchange began the trading week with positive figures. The broad OMXS index rose 0.

Stock Market Week Opens Upwards

Economists Convinced that the Central Bank will Lower

A large majority of the major banks' economists, 23 out of the 31 who responded, believe that the Swedish Central Bank should lower the interest rate at each of the four decision-making meetings remaining this year, according to a survey conducted by [SvD](https://www. svd.

Economists Convinced that the Central Bank will Lower

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

Broad decline in inflation expectations

The Swedish Central Bank has, ahead of next week's interest rate meeting, received new reasons to lower the repo rate from today's 3. 75 percent.

Broad decline in inflation expectations

The Major Bank: The Central Bank May Cut Further

The Swedish Central Bank has opened up for three interest rate cuts during the autumn. But with falling inflation and rising unemployment, one can afford more cuts, according to SBAB.

The Major Bank: The Central Bank May Cut Further

Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"

Inflation is still clearly below the Swedish Central Bank's target. An interest rate cut next week is "rock-solid certain", according to analysts.

Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"

Upwards on the stock exchange after new inflation figures

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed with a maintained cheerful mood on Wednesday and the broad OMXS index rose by 0. 7 percent.

Upwards on the stock exchange after new inflation figures

Nervous on the market: It could get messy

The market is on high alert ahead of the American inflation figure for July this afternoon. It could get messy if there are surprises, according to SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren.

Nervous on the market: It could get messy

Weak month for clothing retailers

It went slowly for the fashion trade in July, worse than many retailers had hoped for, according to the Swedish Trade style index. "We have long demanded that the Swedish Central Bank lower the interest rate and thereby contribute to households regaining their purchasing power.

Weak month for clothing retailers

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

Mortgage Loans Becoming Cheaper - "Cascade of Interest Rate Cuts"

The last few days have seen several banks lower both variable and fixed mortgage rates. Further rate cuts are expected, believes Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at the comparison site Compricer.

Mortgage Loans Becoming Cheaper - "Cascade of Interest Rate Cuts"

The Economy in Flux – It Can All Be Decided

The financial uncertainty is not over. In the coming weeks, several crucial decisions will be made that can affect your economy.

The Economy in Flux – It Can All Be Decided

High pressure on the housing market this summer

The number of housing transactions increased significantly in July compared to last year. I believe it is due to lower sales during 2022 and 2023.

High pressure on the housing market this summer

Despite global stock market turmoil, the krona strengthens

The latest days' global stock market turmoil has not affected the Swedish krona negatively. The krona has instead strengthened – both against the dollar and the euro.

Despite global stock market turmoil, the krona strengthens

Pehrson on the job crisis: "Lower interest rates facilitate"

Unemployment is the highest in ten years, except for the situation during the pandemic. And the government believes it will rise further.

Pehrson on the job crisis: "Lower interest rates facilitate"

Six rate cuts before next summer

The National Institute of Economic Research expects six interest rate cuts before next summer, a clearly faster pace of reduction than what the Swedish Central Bank has indicated. It is time for the Swedish Central Bank to increase the pace, says the General Director of the National Institute of Economic Research, Albin Kainelainen.

Six rate cuts before next summer

Large selection expected on the housing market this autumn

In August, the housing market usually takes off. And the supply looks like it will be substantial – paired with a large and pent-up need to move.

Large selection expected on the housing market this autumn

United Kingdom lowers interest rate

The United Kingdom's central bank, the Bank of England, is lowering the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points to 5.

United Kingdom lowers interest rate