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Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops 1.5 Percent as Market Sentiment Sours
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops 1.5 Percent as Market Sentiment Sours

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started the day slightly optimistic on Wednesday, but the market soured significantly and the broad OMXS index closed at minus 1. 5 percent
Major Banks Boost Stockholm Stock Exchange as European Markets Rise
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Major Banks Boost Stockholm Stock Exchange as European Markets Rise

The Stockholm stock exchange spent large parts of the day dancing around zero, but the broad OMXS index eventually picked up and closed at a plus of 0. 3 percent
Persson Warns of US Turning Away from Europe and Its Implications
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Persson Warns of US Turning Away from Europe and Its Implications

It is very strange that a "loser" like President Putin gets to set the agenda, believes former Prime Minister Göran Persson (S). There is an American debate that I don't quite understand – that it's Nato's fault that it has turned out this way, says Persson about Russia's war in Ukraine
Another Major Bank Raises Mortgage Interest Rates
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Another Major Bank Raises Mortgage Interest Rates

This is how much the mortgage rate fell in February
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This is how much the mortgage rate fell in February

The variable mortgage rates continued to fall in February, according to statistics showing what households actually pay for their home loans.
Swedbank expects long pause for interest rate cuts
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Swedbank expects long pause for interest rate cuts

Inflation rises unexpectedly much – "Cold shower"
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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
Sweden's Service Sector Shows Slow Recovery with Index at 50.8
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Sweden's Service Sector Shows Slow Recovery with Index at 50.8

Swedish Industry Surges Ahead: February PMI Outshines Europe
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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 small investors dump Tesla
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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.
Women Fare Better than Men on the Stock Exchange
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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
End to Interest Rate Cuts – Major Bank Changes Its Mind
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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
Technical problems at Nordea resolved
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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
Saab the Heaviest Pull on a Merry Stock Exchange
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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
Expensive graduation party - "can be anxiety-filled"
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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
SSAB wins on the stock exchange despite threats of steel tariffs
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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
Bound Mortgage Rates on the Way Up
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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
The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed the week with a decline
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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
Major Banks Increase Dividend to 115 Billion
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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
Still slow for the service sector
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Still slow for the service sector

Better pace in Swedish industry
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Better pace in Swedish industry

Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed
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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
Bankers lower mortgage rates – this is how you should think now
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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
No Increase in Dividend Payout from SEB
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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
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