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So you maximize your pension – "make active choices"

Are you worried about the economy when retirement is approaching? The good news: One in five discovers that the pension will be better than they thought. The bad news: Even more realize that it will be worse.

So you maximize your pension – "make active choices"

Expensive weekends are over – this is how you handle tough January

The expensive weekends are over and for many, a tough January is now awaiting. Cut back on expenses and avoid quick credit solutions, is the advice.

Expensive weekends are over – this is how you handle tough January

Bankers win on weak stock market

The Stockholm stock exchange fluctuated around zero on the last day of the trading week, but during the afternoon many prices fell, with the exception of the banking giants. The broad OMXS index closed at minus 0.

Bankers win on weak stock market

The best salary year in a long time is waiting.

Count on collective agreements around 3. 3 percent this year.

The best salary year in a long time is waiting.

Unexpectedly slow for Swedish industry

Swedish manufacturing industry slowed down more than expected in December, shows a purchasing managers' index from Swedbank and Silf. A weak development in the surrounding world is unexpectedly hitting demand hard.

Unexpectedly slow for Swedish industry

Major Banks: A Heavy Burden on the Stockholm Stock Exchange

After a day when the courses first fell but then recovered, the Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad OMXS index ended the week with a plus of 0. 1 percent.

Major Banks: A Heavy Burden on the Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank

Completely too cautious and a decision that can have major consequences for the Swedish economy. Economists are critical of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate forecast for 2025.

The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank

Major Banks Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

Several banks are now adjusting their mortgage rates downward following the Swedish Central Bank's lowering of the interest rate. .

Major Banks Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

Housing index rises – indicating higher prices

Interest rate cuts are starting to take effect. It's becoming easier to afford housing.

Housing index rises – indicating higher prices

So much did the mortgage rates fall in November

Between 0. 10 and 0.

So much did the mortgage rates fall in November

Slow in the Service Sector

The Purchasing Managers' Index for the private service sector fell to 50. 9 in November, from revised 53.

Slow in the Service Sector

The Warning: Food Prices May Be on the Way Up

Inflation is expected to rise again when the figures for November are reported this week. Once again, households must prepare for more expensive food.

The Warning: Food Prices May Be on the Way Up

Industry steps up the pace – "industry temperature rise"

The Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 53. 8 in November, from revised 53.

Industry steps up the pace – "industry temperature rise"

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week on a bright note

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the week with an upward trend. At closing, the broad OMXS index had risen by 1 percent.

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week on a bright note

Tough start to the stock market week

The Stockholm stock exchange's broad OMXS index began the trading week with a decline of 0. 4 percent, weighed down by falling prices among others in heat pump manufacturer Nibe and fashion giant H&M.

Tough start to the stock market week

Swish up and running again – problems solved

Swish was affected by disruptions on Saturday evening, which affected payments made with the payment service. Shortly after 1 am, Swish announced that the general problems were resolved, but barely an hour later, new problems arose.

Swish up and running again – problems solved

The Big Bank: Housing Prices Will Rise This Much

Housing prices will clearly rise over the next two years. However, do not count on any price rally similar to the one during the pandemic.

The Big Bank: Housing Prices Will Rise This Much

The forecast: Higher housing prices next year

The economy is weak and unemployment is high. But next year, there may be a brightening, predicts Swedbank in an economic forecast.

The forecast: Higher housing prices next year

Major Banks Lower Mortgage Rates

Several major banks are now lowering their variable mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's double rate cut. SEB is lowering by 0.

Major Banks Lower Mortgage Rates

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

Inflation, according to the measure KPIF, rose in October to 1. 5 percent.

Inflation upswing does not threaten interest rate cuts

The Service Sector Takes a Step Up

The Purchasing Managers' Index for the private service sector rose to 52. 9 in October, from 49.

The Service Sector Takes a Step Up

The Banks' New Grip in the Battle for Mortgage Customers

When the Swedish Central Bank is expected to lower the interest rate this week, some banks have already gone ahead and adjusted their rates downwards – "a new grip" according to savings economist Christina Sahlberg at Compricer. .

The Banks' New Grip in the Battle for Mortgage Customers

Upward trend on the Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Stockholm stock exchange continued to rise throughout Monday and at the close, the broad OMXS index landed 0. 5 percent up.

Upward trend on the Stockholm Stock Exchange

Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected

Everything points to the Swedish Central Bank making a double cut in the interest rate on Thursday. It would be the largest interest rate cut in over ten years.

Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected