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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
SEB and Swedbank: Two Interest Rate Cuts Ahead
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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
Stock market up after strong reports
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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
Swedbank distributes 24.6 billion to its owners
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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 gives more to its owners
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Swedbank gives more to its owners

The Chancellor of Justice: The Supreme Court should not review the Bonnesen verdict
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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.
Technical problems for Swedbank
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Technical problems for Swedbank

Thedéen: Likely with another interest rate cut
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Thedéen: Likely with another interest rate cut

It is likely that the interest rate will be lowered again within six months, according to the Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen.
Technical problems for major bank
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Technical problems for major bank

Mortgage Rates Fall – They Have the Lowest Rate
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Mortgage Rates Fall – They Have the Lowest Rate

Mortgage interest rates continue to fall. The major banks have lowered their variable interest rates over the past month – but you'll find the lowest average interest rate among the smaller banks
Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts
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Inflation falls – opens up for interest rate cuts

Inflation fell more than analysts had calculated in December. The probability of the Swedish Central Bank lowering the interest rate again as early as the end of January is increasing
Slow recovery in the service sector
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Slow recovery in the service sector

The Purchasing Managers' Index for the private service sector rose to 51. 4 in December, from revised 51
So you maximize your pension – "make active choices"
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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
Expensive weekends are over – this is how you handle tough January
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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
Bankers win on weak stock market
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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
The best salary year in a long time is waiting.
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The best salary year in a long time is waiting.

Count on collective agreements around 3. 3 percent this year
Unexpectedly slow for Swedish industry
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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
Major Banks: A Heavy Burden on the Stockholm Stock Exchange
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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
The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank
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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
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