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Swedbank lowers variable interest rate

Swedbank lowers the interest rate on its variable mortgages by 0. 25 percentage points.

Swedbank lowers variable interest rate

Major Banks' Profits Increase Again

The major banks' profits are increasing despite the lower interest rates. When the profitability of mortgage loans is squeezed, the banks find other revenue streams.

Major Banks' Profits Increase Again

Slowdown in the Eurozone - Despite German Turnaround

The downturn in the German economy doesn't look quite as bad as feared. But it looks tougher than expected in France, according to preliminary purchasing managers' index for October.

Slowdown in the Eurozone - Despite German Turnaround

Major Banks Soar on the Stock Exchange

It was a course rally in the major banks on Wednesday after strong quarterly reports, but the Stockholm Stock Exchange as a whole rose very moderately. The broad OMXS closed at plus 0.

Major Banks Soar on the Stock Exchange

CEO of Swedbank: "It will gradually brighten up for households"

It's going well for the major bank Swedbank – which, however, notes that many still struggle with the economy. In pace with the Swedish Central Bank lowering the interest rate, it will gradually brighten up for households, says CEO Jens Henriksson.

CEO of Swedbank: "It will gradually brighten up for households"

Nordea pulls the Stockholm stock exchange upwards

The Stockholm stock exchange rose slightly on Thursday. The broad OMXS index closed at 0.

Nordea pulls the Stockholm stock exchange upwards

These are the risks on the stock market right now

It looks shaky ahead of the reporting season, which kicks off this week. The German automotive industry has set the tone with a series of profit warnings.

These are the risks on the stock market right now

Decline on the Stockholm Stock Exchange – Saab plummeted

The Stockholm Stock Exchange turned downward on Thursday and at the close, the OMXS index stood at minus 1. 11 percent.

Decline on the Stockholm Stock Exchange – Saab plummeted

Stockholm Stock Exchange Turned Upward

The Stockholm stock exchange recovered after the morning's decline. At closing, the OMXS index stood at plus 0.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Turned Upward

Lowest Inflation in Almost Five Years

Inflation fell to 1. 1 per cent in September according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Lowest Inflation in Almost Five Years

Disruptions at Swedbank resolved

Swedbank had technical problems on Sunday that were resolved shortly after 3 pm. Many users could not access the bank's app or website.

Disruptions at Swedbank resolved

Fake Swish - how to avoid being scammed

Reports of fake Swish apps are emerging in several locations around the country. They are difficult to stop and it's easy to get deceived in stressful situations.

Fake Swish - how to avoid being scammed

Swedish Service Sector Slows Down

The service sector is clearly losing momentum. The Purchasing Managers' Index for the private service sector falls to 49.

Swedish Service Sector Slows Down

Bank shares weighed down the stock market

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell on Thursday, weighed down by falling prices in the major banks. But the decline was broad.

Bank shares weighed down the stock market

The Swedish industrial cycle is losing momentum

The Swedish industrial cycle is losing momentum. The Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 51.

The Swedish industrial cycle is losing momentum

Red on the Stock Exchange after Iran's Threats against Israel

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed in the red – after having slightly turned upwards during the day – as a result of reports that Iran is planning a robot attack on Israel in the "immediate near future". .

Red on the Stock Exchange after Iran's Threats against Israel

Your savings rate is back to zero again

It was small, and now it's back to zero again - the interest rate on major banks' salary accounts. Move your money, advises the central bank governor.

Your savings rate is back to zero again

Technical issues at Swedbank – difficult to log in

Swedbank's customers have problems logging in to the website and the app on Wednesday, reports Aftonbladet. > I can confirm that it is difficult for some customers to log in.

Technical issues at Swedbank – difficult to log in

Birgitte Bonnesen "does not accept the verdict"

Two weeks ago, Swedbank's former CEO Birgitte Bonnesen was convicted of gross fraud. Now she is commenting on the verdict for the first time.

Birgitte Bonnesen "does not accept the verdict"

After the Interest Rate Decision: Major Banks Lower Mortgage Rates

Several major banks are lowering their list rate on their mortgages following the Swedish Central Bank's announcement to lower the repo rate by 0. 25 percentage points on Wednesday.

After the Interest Rate Decision: Major Banks Lower Mortgage Rates

Despite the interest rate cut - a fixed mortgage rate "isn't wrong"

Despite today's expected interest rate cut and a continued low interest rate ahead – the calculations show that a fixed interest rate can be advantageous in the current situation. If you only look at the cost, it's not obviously wrong to perhaps choose a fixed rate for three, four, or five years, says SBAB's chief economist Robert Boije.

Despite the interest rate cut - a fixed mortgage rate "isn't wrong"

Now Norwegian Swish is available in Sweden

The Norwegian equivalent to Swish, Vipps Mobilepay, is launched on Tuesday in Sweden. This means that it is now possible to send money in a similar way as with Swish to people in Norway, Denmark, and Finland.

Now Norwegian Swish is available in Sweden

The stock market rose – people's shares went up

The week got off to a slow start on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. But it turned upwards, albeit with a slight decline in the last hour of trading.

The stock market rose – people's shares went up

Problem for major bank – app and website down

Swedbank has once again problems with its website and with its app. .

Problem for major bank – app and website down