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"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

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

Expectations of Interest Rate Cuts Increase

The market players expect faster interest rate cuts from the Swedish Central Bank now than in June, shows a monthly measurement made by Kantar Prospera. The expectations of KPIF-inflation are rising marginally among the market players this summer.

Expectations of Interest Rate Cuts Increase

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

Fewer households believe in rising housing prices

The proportion of households that believe in rising housing prices in the coming year stands at 60 percent in July, a decrease of 2 units from the previous month. This is shown by SEB's housing price indicator.

Fewer households believe in rising housing prices

Ahead of the Reporting Period – the Factor that Triggers a Stock Market Rally

In the midst of high summer, it's time – next week the reporting season for listed companies kicks off. Danske Bank's senior strategist Maria Landeborn points out what can trigger a stock market rally.

Ahead of the Reporting Period – the Factor that Triggers a Stock Market Rally

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

Small price increases on normalized housing market

The housing market is characterized by an increasingly large supply and more sales. Prices – which are increasing for the sixth month in a row – appear to be leveling out.

Small price increases on normalized housing market

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

Increased probability of interest rate cut in August

The probability of the Swedish Central Bank lowering the interest rate in the interest rate decision on August 20 has increased slightly during the week, according to the pricing on the interest market. It is currently at 84 percent, which can be compared to 80 percent a week earlier, according to the major bank SEB's compilation.

Increased probability of interest rate cut in August

SBAB lowers fixed mortgage interest rates

The state-owned mortgage bank SBAB is lowering the interest rate on loans with binding periods of 1-5 years by 0. 05-0.

SBAB lowers fixed mortgage interest rates

The Central Bank is worried about inflation backlash

The Swedish Central Bank's board is aiming for further cuts in the interest rate, but warns against cutting too quickly. Inflation risks then turning upwards again.

The Central Bank is worried about inflation backlash

Decreased price pressure in the service sector

Fresh purchasing manager figures show a certain recovery in the service sector. At the same time, the price increase pressure continues to decrease.

Decreased price pressure in the service sector

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

Fewer Bankruptcies – but Still Gloomy

The number of bankruptcies decreases for the first time in a long time, primarily in the hotel and restaurant industry. However, overall, bankruptcies remain at extremely high levels.

Fewer Bankruptcies – but Still Gloomy

Interest Rate Decision Can Boost the Housing Market

The Swedish Central Bank's signals that there may be three interest rate cuts this year will lead to more housing transactions, experts predict. However, one should not believe in any significant price increase, says SBAB's chief economist Robert Boije.

Interest Rate Decision Can Boost the Housing Market

So you should think about your mortgage

The Swedish Central Bank is opening up for three further interest rate cuts this year. Something that will make a difference in the wallet, according to savings economist Shoka Åhrman.

So you should think about your mortgage

The Interest Rate Myth: We Are in a New Phase

The Riksbank expects to be able to make two or three interest rate cuts during the second half of the year, if inflation falls as expected. We are in a new phase in monetary policy, says the Governor of the Riksbank, Erik Thedéen.

The Interest Rate Myth: We Are in a New Phase

Major Bank: Absolutely Right of the Central Bank

The Governor of the Central Bank, Erik Thedéen, is open to three interest rate cuts this year. The news is dividing experts.

Major Bank: Absolutely Right of the Central Bank

Weak decline on the stock exchange – H&M plummeted

The Stockholm stock exchange fell slightly on Thursday. The OMXS index fell by 0.

Weak decline on the stock exchange – H&M plummeted

More and more people believe in rising property prices

Almost six out of ten surveyed Swedes believe in rising property prices. Hopes for further interest rate cuts contribute to the attitude.

More and more people believe in rising property prices