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Interest Rate Cuts Possible Despite Rising Inflation in Sweden
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Interest Rate Cuts Possible Despite Rising Inflation in Sweden

Inflation in August rose to 3. 3 percent according to the KPIF measure
Swish Payment Issues Resolved for Swedbank and Länsförsäkringar Customers
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Swish Payment Issues Resolved for Swedbank and Länsförsäkringar Customers

Swedish Service Sector Sees Fragile Recovery in August
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Swedish Service Sector Sees Fragile Recovery in August

The Swedish service sector is recovering again in August after having declined in July.
Nordea Predicts Interest Rate Hikes by 2027, Contrasts Danske Bank's Forecast
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Nordea Predicts Interest Rate Hikes by 2027, Contrasts Danske Bank's Forecast

Danske Bank expects the Swedish Central Bank to lower the interest rate once more this year. Despite the inflation being described as "too high" in a new economic trend report
Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Slight September Uptick
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Slight September Uptick

The Stockholm stock exchange started September slightly up. The broad OMXS index closed at 0
Swedish Industry Temperature Rises in August with PMI at 55.3
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Swedish Industry Temperature Rises in August with PMI at 55.3

Temperature in the Swedish industry rose in August.
Sweden Can Afford Economic Investments Says Swedbank Economist
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Sweden Can Afford Economic Investments Says Swedbank Economist

Several assessors agree that substantial investments may be needed to stimulate the economy. Sweden absolutely has the means for this, says Swedbank's chief economist Mattias Persson who thinks it is good that the government is investing to get out of the recession
Telia and Nordea Shares Decline on Stockholm Stock Exchange
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Telia and Nordea Shares Decline on Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Stockholm stock exchange fluctuated around zero in Thursday's trading, and at the close the broad OMXS index had fallen 0,2 percent.
Large Budget Initiatives Expected in Next Year's Swedish State Budget
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Large Budget Initiatives Expected in Next Year's Swedish State Budget

The Government is expected to strike with historically large initiatives in the state budget for next year, according to a number of experts. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) has raised expectations by talking about "decent stimuli" ahead of Thursday's announcement
Nordea Predicts No Interest Rate Cuts in Sweden This Year
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Nordea Predicts No Interest Rate Cuts in Sweden This Year

Excessively high inflation means that the Swedish Central Banken will not be able to lower the interest rate – neither this year nor next year – according to the economists of the major bank Nordea. "Fiscal policy will instead have to handle a weak economy", they write in a fresh interest rate forecast
Swedbank Forecasts Boost to Swedish Household Finances
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Swedbank Forecasts Boost to Swedish Household Finances

Increased child benefits, reduced taxes and two interest rate cuts. Swedbank's economists expect substantial contributions to the household budget, both from the Swedish Central Bank and the government
Ousted Fed Member Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over Firing
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Ousted Fed Member Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over Firing

USA's president Donald Trump states that he has fired Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook. The message is a clear escalation in Trump's fight against the central bank
Stockholm Stock Exchange Continues Downward Trend
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Continues Downward Trend

The Stockholm stock exchange continued to decline on Thursday and the broad OMXS index closed at a minus of 0. 3 percent
Average Mortgage Rates in Sweden Drop to 2.83 Percent in July
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Average Mortgage Rates in Sweden Drop to 2.83 Percent in July

Swedish Service Sector Faces Significant Slowdown in July
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Swedish Service Sector Faces Significant Slowdown in July

The Swedish service sector slowed down significantly in July. The pessimism regarding employment is now the highest since the pandemic
Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Up 0.5% Amid EQT and Boozt Gains
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Closes Up 0.5% Amid EQT and Boozt Gains

The Stockholm stock exchange continues the week in major key and got a bit of extra speed during the afternoon – but at closing the increase had decreased. The broad index OMXS still ended the trading day with a plus of 0
Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises as Week Begins with Gains
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Rises as Week Begins with Gains

After three trading days in decline, the Stockholm stock exchange started the week with increases. At the close, the broad OMXS index was up 0,7 percent
Swedish Industry Growth Surpasses Expectations in July
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Swedish Industry Growth Surpasses Expectations in July

Euro Zone Growth Surges in July Driven by Service Sector
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Euro Zone Growth Surges in July Driven by Service Sector

Germany is increasing the level of activity. And France is easing off the brakes
Uncertainty Dominates Stock Market After Key Reporting Week
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Uncertainty Dominates Stock Market After Key Reporting Week

Summer's really heavy reporting week is completed. The professionals see a consistent theme: uncertainty
Sweden's Price Base Amount Increase for 2025: Minimal Impact on Benefits
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Sweden's Price Base Amount Increase for 2025: Minimal Impact on Benefits

Pensioners and students can count on almost 100 kronor more in their wallet per month. This will be the effect of next year's increase in the price base amount, according to Swedbank's calculations
SEB Becomes Sole Major Bank Investing in NATO-Based Nuclear Weapons
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SEB Becomes Sole Major Bank Investing in NATO-Based Nuclear Weapons

The Wallenberg sphere's major bank SEB opened up in June to invest venture capital in and lend to nuclear weapons manufacturers – if they are based in NATO countries. The other Swedish major banks have not followed suit
Swedbank Profit Decline Beats Expectations Despite Economic Challenges
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Swedbank Profit Decline Beats Expectations Despite Economic Challenges

Both profit and net interest income fall. But major bank Swedbank – one of the largest in the Swedish mortgage market – is performing better than expected
Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls 0.8% Amid Volatile Trading
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Falls 0.8% Amid Volatile Trading

The Stockholm stock exchange fluctuated up and down during Wednesday but in the end the broad OMXS-index closed at a minus of 0. 8 percent
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