"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
The Swedish economy has begun to recover and the labor market will strengthen next year, predicts Swedbank in its economic report. The major bank does not expect an interest rate increase from the Riksbank until 2027.
BusinessThe countdown to an upcoming interest rate hike has begun, according to experts. But the hike is expected to be a year away. The stable tip is that the key rate will be left untouched at 1.75 percent at Wednesday's interest rate announcement from the Riksbank.
BusinessThere are "bright spots" in the housing market, according to a house price indicator from Danske Bank for October. At least that's true if you're planning to sell your home.
BusinessSwedish economy grows significantly faster than expected. There is thus a risk that the government has fueled the economy too much and that a rate hike draws nearer, according to assessors.
BusinessThe economic trend is in a long and prolonged downturn that has not improved since the spring, according to a corporate survey conducted by the Central Bank. "We are waiting for the upturn" is the message from the major companies.
BusinessThe fixed mortgage rates rose in September for all binding periods, show figures from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB).
BusinessNext change of the interest rate is likely to be a rise, Nordea writes in a fresh mortgage interest rate forecast. The major bank predicts that the Swedish Central Bank will start raising the interest rate again in the beginning of 2027.
BusinessMajor bank SEB's profit for the third quarter came in lower than expected. The bank's net interest income, however, surprises positively.
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