Fixed interest rate window about to close
The Riksbank has finished lowering and fixed mortgage rates are on the rise, according to a new bank forecast.
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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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