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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

Electric Car Sales Continue to Decline

New car sales remain sluggish. A total of 16,337 new private cars were registered in July.
Electric Car Sales Continue to Decline

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged

The USA's central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed), is leaving the interest rate unchanged, in the range of 5. 25-5.
Fed leaves interest rate unchanged

The Expert: Fed Waits - "Has Been Burned Before"

Interest rate cuts in the fall or not? The world's central banks are holding their breath ahead of the Federal Reserve's signals tonight. At the same time, the American central bank is in no hurry here and now.
The Expert: Fed Waits - "Has Been Burned Before"

A Simple Fix Can Increase the Value of Your Home

Expectations of further interest rate cuts are believed to lead to more housing transactions going forward. The summer holiday can be a good opportunity to fix things in the home that increase the value and make it more saleable.
A Simple Fix Can Increase the Value of Your Home

Vibrant Future Confidence in Trade

Confidence in the future is diverging within Swedish trade, according to this month's trade barometer. Retail and wholesale trade are declining, while e-retailers are looking more positively towards the future despite challenges and threats from third countries, writes Svensk Handel in a press release.
Vibrant Future Confidence in Trade

The Crown Falls Again – May Affect Interest Rate Decision

The crown has fallen against both the dollar and the euro over the past month. This makes it more expensive for those who are vacationing in Europe – and can also become a headache for the Swedish Central Bank ahead of the autumn's interest rate decision.
The Crown Falls Again – May Affect Interest Rate Decision

SBAB lowers mortgage rates – more may follow

State-owned SBAB lowers interest rates again. Among other things, the three-month rate is lowered by 0,15 percentage points to a list rate of 4,62 percent.
SBAB lowers mortgage rates – more may follow

"After today's interest rate decision: 'It's wide open'"

The European Central Bank (ECB) is leaving its key interest rates unchanged, as expected. But what will happen in September, on the other hand? It's wide open, according to ECB President Christine Lagarde.
"After today's interest rate decision: 'It's wide open'"

Call to the Central Bank: Double Rate Cut

The next interest rate announcement from the Swedish Central Bank will come in August. National economist Lars Calmfors believes that the Swedish Central Bank can afford a double cut in the interest rate if inflation continues to decline, writes Di.
Call to the Central Bank: Double Rate Cut

The Banks' Answer on Your Mortgage Rates

The hope of cheaper mortgages is great among borrowers as the Central Bank is expected to continue lowering the interest rate. But the bank directors do not want to promise that the mortgage rates will be lowered at the same pace.
The Banks' Answer on Your Mortgage Rates

Swedbank's profit falls less than feared

Major bank Swedbank is doing better than expected and is bringing home hundreds of millions on feared credit losses that have not materialized. However, costs are increasing and the downward pressure on interest rates is causing the bank's profit and net interest income to be pressed down.
Swedbank's profit falls less than feared

SEB: Not Certain Mortgage Rates Will Follow All the Way

Just like SBAB, major bank SEB sees more and more customers choosing variable interest rates. A sign that fixed interest rates are too expensive? The bank CEO doesn't think so: Expectations of interest rate cuts make variable interest rates more attractive, says CEO Johan Torgeby.
SEB: Not Certain Mortgage Rates Will Follow All the Way

SBAB: Everyone chooses variable interest rate

Almost all of SBAB's new mortgage customers chose variable interest rates in June. It is better for everyone to choose variable interest rates, says Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at the comparison site Compricer.
SBAB: Everyone chooses variable interest rate

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

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

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