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The Stock Exchange Took a Weekend Break on the Plus Side after Powell's Speech
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The Stock Exchange Took a Weekend Break on the Plus Side after Powell's Speech

The Stockholm Stock Exchange ended the week on a high note after the US central bank chief said on Friday afternoon in his speech from Jackson Hole that it's now time to lower interest rates.
The Banks are Doing "Everything to Earn a Little Extra"
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The Banks are Doing "Everything to Earn a Little Extra"

More banks are now lowering mortgage rates following the Swedish Central Bank's lowering of the repo rate. But the adjustments are modest
The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly

"It was about time" - The Central Bank may be too slow
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"It was about time" - The Central Bank may be too slow

It is a welcome message that the Swedish Central Bank is now opening up for more interest rate cuts than before. The fear is, however, that it may be too late, according to several assessors
Silence from mortgage lenders after the interest rate cut
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Silence from mortgage lenders after the interest rate cut

The Swedish Central Bank's interest rate cut has been met with silence from leading mortgage banks. Neither Swedbank nor Handelsbanken – the two largest – have adjusted down mortgage interest rates
Swedbank lowers mortgage rates
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Swedbank lowers mortgage rates

Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"
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Interest Rate Cut Next Week "Rock-Solid"

Inflation is still clearly below the Swedish Central Bank's target. An interest rate cut next week is "rock-solid certain", according to analysts
Another Bank Lowers Mortgage Interest Rates
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Another Bank Lowers Mortgage Interest Rates

Mortgage Loans Becoming Cheaper - "Cascade of Interest Rate Cuts"
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Mortgage Loans Becoming Cheaper - "Cascade of Interest Rate Cuts"

The last few days have seen several banks lower both variable and fixed mortgage rates. Further rate cuts are expected, believes Christina Sahlberg, savings economist at the comparison site Compricer
Skandia lowers mortgage interest rates
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Skandia lowers mortgage interest rates

Handelsbanken lowers its mortgage rates
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Handelsbanken lowers its mortgage rates

The Stockholm Stock Exchange Turned Upwards
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange Turned Upwards

The Stockholm stock exchange recovered somewhat on Thursday afternoon following better-than-expected signals from the USA – and closed on a plus. The OMXS index rose 0
Multiple banks lower mortgage interest rates
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Multiple banks lower mortgage interest rates

Savers followed Warren Buffett's lead in the stock market crash
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Savers followed Warren Buffett's lead in the stock market crash

Small savers were clearly more active than usual on Black Monday on the stock exchange. In the turmoil, Swedish savers chose to back the financial icon Warren Buffett
The Stock Market Started the Week with a Sharp Fall
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The Stock Market Started the Week with a Sharp Fall

Monday's trading was characterized by sharp stock market falls, and the OMXS index fell for the third trading day in a row. Among the large companies on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, only Nibe went against the trend
Positive signals from the service sector
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Positive signals from the service sector

The Recovery of Swedish Industry Stalls
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The Recovery of Swedish Industry Stalls

Swedish industry's recovery is slowing down. The purchasing managers' index for the manufacturing industry fell to 49
Swedish savers fled Tesla this summer
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Swedish savers fled Tesla this summer

Swedish savers got rid of Tesla more than any other share during the month of July. There seems to be a hesitation around Tesla going forward, says Frida Bratt, savings economist at Nordnet
Despite the Price Drop - This Is Why You Shouldn't Worry
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Despite the Price Drop - This Is Why You Shouldn't Worry

Several major companies have fallen heavily after this week's interim reports. Is there cause for concern? Not at all, assesses Lars Söderfjell, equity manager at Ålandsbanken
County Insurance lowers mortgage rates on loans with binding periods
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County Insurance lowers mortgage rates on loans with binding periods

The Banks' Answer on Your Mortgage Rates
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The Banks' Answer on Your Mortgage Rates

The hope of cheaper mortgages is great among borrowers as the Central Bank is expected to continue lowering the interest rate. But the bank directors do not want to promise that the mortgage rates will be lowered at the same pace
Stock Market Rises After Bank Reports
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Stock Market Rises After Bank Reports

Swedbank's profit falls less than feared
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Swedbank's profit falls less than feared

Major bank Swedbank is doing better than expected and is bringing home hundreds of millions on feared credit losses that have not materialized. However, costs are increasing and the downward pressure on interest rates is causing the bank's profit and net interest income to be pressed down
So much more in the household's wallet
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So much more in the household's wallet

Retirees and students can count on around 300 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
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