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The stock market ended the week down
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The stock market ended the week down

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started Friday trading higher, but prices fell after just an hour. The broad OMXS index closed down 0
No new court hearings with Bonnesen
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No new court hearings with Bonnesen

The service sector slows down slightly
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The service sector slows down slightly

The temperature in the services sector dropped in October, according to the purchasing managers' index for the month. The index, which is produced by Swedbank and the purchasing managers' organization Silf, fell to 55
Stockholm Stock Exchange steadily in the red
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Stockholm Stock Exchange steadily in the red

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started Tuesday in the red and remained in that area for the rest of the day. At the close, the broad OMXS index had fallen 0
Swedbank: The economic recovery is here
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Swedbank: The economic recovery is here

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
Swedbank's purchase of Stabelo completed
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Swedbank's purchase of Stabelo completed

Swedbank's acquisition of mortgage lender Stabelo is now complete, the bank announced in a press release.
The industry is slowing down somewhat
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The industry is slowing down somewhat

The pace of Swedish industry is slowing down slightly in October, according to a purchasing managers' index for October from Swedbank and Silf.
Volvo Cars Soars 38% on Stockholm Stock Exchange After Strong Report
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Volvo Cars Soars 38% on Stockholm Stock Exchange After Strong Report

Volvo Cars surged more than 38 percent on the Stockholm stock exchange after a positive quarterly report. At the same time, the broad OMXS index rose 0
Swedbank Reports Decreased Profit in Third Quarter
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Swedbank Reports Decreased Profit in Third Quarter

Small Businesses Face Economic Struggles but Hope for 2026 Recovery
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Small Businesses Face Economic Struggles but Hope for 2026 Recovery

The country's small entrepreneurs are experiencing the worst economy in 41 years with falling profitability and limited investment opportunities. But hope remains that 2026 will be better
Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls as Volvo Shares Drop 7.8%
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls as Volvo Shares Drop 7.8%

The Stockholm stock exchange turned sour and retreated on Friday, among other things Volvo and EQT fell heavily. The OMXS index closed at minus 1
Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops After Trump's New Tariff Threats
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops After Trump's New Tariff Threats

The Stockholm stock exchange fell sharply in Friday's final trading after the US President Donald Trump threatened with heavily increased tariffs on Chinese goods.
FI Proposes Legal Requirements for Banks on Payment Accounts
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FI Proposes Legal Requirements for Banks on Payment Accounts

Major banks have become better at securing the right to a payment account but they need to do more, writes the Financial Supervisory Authority in a report.
Service Sector Shows Clear Recovery in September Index
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Service Sector Shows Clear Recovery in September Index

The temperature in the service sector is rising clearly, shows the purchasing managers' index for September.
Swedish Apartment Prices Drop Since 2021: Where They Fell Most
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Swedish Apartment Prices Drop Since 2021: Where They Fell Most

Prices for apartments have fallen in most of Sweden since the peak in 2021, according to a review from Swedbank. That prices always go up is a truth with modification, says the bank's private economist Arturo Arques
Swedish Industry Growth Hits Three-Year High in September
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Swedish Industry Growth Hits Three-Year High in September

Swedish industry continues to step up the pace, shows a purchasing managers' index for September from Swedbank and Silf. The index rose for the third month in a row to the highest level since the spring of 2022
Banks Criticized for Cautious Mortgage Rate Cuts
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Banks Criticized for Cautious Mortgage Rate Cuts

Several major banks have lowered their mortgage rates – but not as much as the Swedish Central Bank's reduction. According to savings economist Christina Sahlberg, the banks have been unusually cautious
Major Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Interest Rates
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Major Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Interest Rates

Handelsbanken and Danske Bank are joining other major banks and lowering the variable mortgage interest rate.
Major Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Rates by 0.20 Points
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Major Banks Reduce Variable Mortgage Rates by 0.20 Points

Major banks Nordea, Swedbank and SEB are lowering their variable mortgage rates by 0. 20 percentage points
Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Slightly as H&M Shares Fall
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises Slightly as H&M Shares Fall

The Stockholm stock exchange closed the trading week with a plus of 0. 1 percent
Swedbank Economist Criticizes Swedish Budget as Ineffective
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Swedbank Economist Criticizes Swedish Budget as Ineffective

The Tidö parties' budget initiative is larger than many had thought beforehand. The content is, however, far from what the Swedish economy needs, according to several assessors
Swedes Report Decreased Satisfaction with Banks This Year
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Swedes Report Decreased Satisfaction with Banks This Year

Swedes' customer satisfaction with the banks has decreased over the past year, shows the Swedish Quality Index annual review.
Klarna's Stock Market Debut Attracts Swedish Small Investors
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Klarna's Stock Market Debut Attracts Swedish Small Investors

Klarna was listed on the New York stock exchange on Wednesday. According to the online banks Avanza and Nordnet, there was a great interest among Swedish small investors for the share on the first trading day
Food Prices Drop for First Time This Year in Sweden
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Food Prices Drop for First Time This Year in Sweden

For the first time this year, food prices are now falling. A decline in inflation also gives the Swedish Central Bank further room to lower the interest rate, according to assessors
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