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Riksbank: Then it leans towards an interest rate hike
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Riksbank: Then it leans towards an interest rate hike

The Riksbank will leave the key interest rate unchanged at 1. 75 percent
Swedish banks must review risks in Baltic countries
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Swedish banks must review risks in Baltic countries

The major Swedish banks Swedbank and SEB operate their operations in the Baltic countries with increased risks, according to the European Central Bank (ECB), sources say.
Stockholm Stock Exchange fell after Wall Street opened
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Stockholm Stock Exchange fell after Wall Street opened

The Stockholm Stock Exchange lost its breath in the final hours of the trading week after the New York Stock Exchange opened sour. At the close, Stockholm's broad OMXS index had fallen 0
They had the cheapest mortgages in November
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They had the cheapest mortgages in November

The average interest rate for variable mortgages was 2. 65 percent in November, according to a review from the comparison service Zmarta
Stockholm Stock Exchange rises – hopes for lower US interest rates
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Stockholm Stock Exchange rises – hopes for lower US interest rates

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rode a wave of stock market gains around the world. The appetite for stocks is increasing as more and more people expect an interest rate cut in the US next week
Unexpected big boost in the service sector
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Unexpected big boost in the service sector

Activity in the services sector increased significantly in November, according to a purchasing managers' index from Swedbank and Silf. The index rose to 59
The Stockholm Stock Exchange saw red after jobs figures in the US
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange saw red after jobs figures in the US

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell from a slight plus to minus after unexpectedly weak jobs figures for November in the US. At the close, Stockholm's broad OMXS index had fallen 0
Temperatures are dropping in the industry
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Temperatures are dropping in the industry

The temperature in Swedish industry dropped in November, according to a purchasing managers' index for November from Swedbank and Silf. "Swedish industry continues to be in an expansionary phase, although the pace has slowed somewhat," says Jörgen Kennemar, responsible for the analysis of the purchasing managers' index at Swedbank, in a press release
Banks unclear when mortgage discount will expire
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Banks unclear when mortgage discount will expire

Banks are required to inform their customers at least one month before the interest rate discount on mortgages expires. However, Ekonomiekot reports that the banks are lacking in clarity
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
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