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Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"

Inflation is now rising unexpectedly much. The consequence: an interest rate cut from the Central Bank is seen as very distant, according to analysts.
Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"

Sweden's Service Sector Shows Slow Recovery with Index at 50.8

Purchasing Managers' Index for the service sector rose to 50. 8 in February, according to Swedbank and Silf.
Sweden's Service Sector Shows Slow Recovery with Index at 50.8

Swedish Industry Surges Ahead: February PMI Outshines Europe

The temperature in industry is rising. The purchasing managers' index for the manufacturing industry increases to 53.
Swedish Industry Surges Ahead: February PMI Outshines Europe

Swedish small investors dump Tesla

American tech giants were sold off while the banks got a flying start to the year, according to February's stock statistics from Nordnet. .
Swedish small investors dump Tesla

Women Fare Better than Men on the Stock Exchange

Last year's stock market star was in many ways the defense company Saab. The stock gained 84,000 new owners and the price has soared by over 50 percent.
Women Fare Better than Men on the Stock Exchange

End to Interest Rate Cuts – Major Bank Changes Its Mind

There will be no more interest rate cuts from the Swedish Central Bank. The major bank Nordea has changed its mind and now expects that it has reached the bottom.
End to Interest Rate Cuts – Major Bank Changes Its Mind

Technical problems at Nordea resolved

Nordea was affected by technical problems with login in its app and online banking this morning. Since 11:30, the problems should be resolved, says Henrik Devell, press spokesperson at the bank.
Technical problems at Nordea resolved

Saab the Heaviest Pull on a Merry Stock Exchange

The defence group Saab was the biggest draw when the Stockholm Stock Exchange rose on Monday, as did several other defence companies on European stock exchanges. The banking sector also performed very well in Stockholm.
Saab the Heaviest Pull on a Merry Stock Exchange

Expensive graduation party - "can be anxiety-filled"

Sing about the student's happy day, it says in the student song. But it also risks becoming a very expensive day, for the student's parents.
Expensive graduation party - "can be anxiety-filled"

SSAB wins on the stock exchange despite threats of steel tariffs

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose broadly on the first day of the trading week. The OMXS index increased by 0.
SSAB wins on the stock exchange despite threats of steel tariffs

Bound Mortgage Rates on the Way Up

The variable mortgage rates continued to fall in January. On the other hand, the fixed rates have bottomed out and turned upwards at the beginning of the year, according to statistics that show what households actually pay for their home loans.
Bound Mortgage Rates on the Way Up

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week with a decline

The Stockholm stock exchange's downturn continued on Friday. At closing, the broad OMXS index was down 0.
The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week with a decline

Major Banks Increase Dividend to 115 Billion

The major banks' profits were largely stagnant in 2024. However, the dividends to shareholders will increase in the spring with over ten billion to a total of 115 billion kronor, plus tens of billions more in share buybacks.
Major Banks Increase Dividend to 115 Billion

Still slow for the service sector

The Purchasing Managers' Index for the service sector fell to 50. 1 in January, according to Swedbank and Silf.
Still slow for the service sector

Better pace in Swedish industry

Purchasing Managers' Index for the manufacturing industry rose to 52. 9 in January, according to Swedbank and Silf.
Better pace in Swedish industry

Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

Today's interest rate cut is the last one that the Swedish Central Bank is currently signaling. Completely wrong, according to several actors who want to see further cuts in the near future.
Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

Bankers lower mortgage rates – this is how you should think now

Several banks are now lowering their variable mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's recent rate cut. So how should mortgage borrowers think? Look out for yourself, says Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at the comparison site Compricer.
Bankers lower mortgage rates – this is how you should think now

No Increase in Dividend Payout from SEB

The major bank SEB chooses not to propose any increased dividend to the shareholders. Instead, a comprehensive repurchase program of the company's shares is proposed.
No Increase in Dividend Payout from SEB

SEB and Swedbank: Two Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

The Swedish Central Bank lowers the interest rate twice this year, to 2. 0 percent, predicts Swedbank and SEB in new economic reports.
SEB and Swedbank: Two Interest Rate Cuts Ahead

Stock market up after strong reports

After Thursday's strong reports from, among others, Swedbank and Sandvik, the tones were positive on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The broad OMXS index rose 1.
Stock market up after strong reports

Swedbank distributes 24.6 billion to its owners

Swedbank beats market expectations with its annual report and proposes a giant dividend to the owners. A total of 24.
Swedbank distributes 24.6 billion to its owners

Swedbank gives more to its owners

Swedbank increases the share of the major bank's profit distributed to shareholders – from 50 to 60-70 per cent. "The board's decision on changed dividend policy means that we can both develop the bank for our customers and increase lending in pace with the changing business environment", says CEO Jens Henriksson according to a press release.
Swedbank gives more to its owners

The Chancellor of Justice: The Supreme Court should not review the Bonnesen verdict

The National Prosecutor does not believe that the Supreme Court should review the verdict against the former Swedbank CEO Birgitte Bonnesen. .
The Chancellor of Justice: The Supreme Court should not review the Bonnesen verdict

Technical problems for Swedbank

Swedbank had major technical problems for a few hours on Sunday. It was not possible to access the bank's website or the app.
Technical problems for Swedbank
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