Don't make hasty decisions - but don't sit too still, either. That's the advice for Swedish small savers when the stock market swings back and forth. Not acting during the bloodiest days is a good thing to keep in mind, says savings economist Shoka Åhrman.
BusinessThe dramatic developments in the Middle East this weekend, with attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, are shaking markets. Oil prices are expected to rise significantly, and the first signs of concern were already visible in Sunday's trading on Arab stock exchanges.
BusinessIncreased monthly amounts and increased target age - this is how you should think about your pension before the orange envelope. When we have more in our wallets, it may be time to start saving the few hundred or few thousand kronor you have left over, says Shoka Åhrman, savings economist at SPP.
BusinessFirst-time buyers in and around Sweden's major cities will benefit when new mortgage rules are introduced next year. But there is also a risk of rising home prices that erases the benefits for young homebuyers.
BusinessDespite the turbulent economic situation, there is a lack of good wallet news in the spring budget. It can mean a lot for some households, says Shoka Åhrman, savings economist at SPP.
BusinessDespite the turbulent economic situation, there are still few good wallet news in the spring budget. It can mean a lot for some households, says Shoka Åhrman, savings economist at SPP.
BusinessMany Swedish fund and stock savers wake up to gloomy messages after USA's president Donald Trump announced comprehensive tariffs. It is not time to sell off stocks or funds that have gone down due to the tariffs, at least not within the coming weeks, says economist Shoka Åhrman.
BusinessAfter yet another message from the Central Bank about an unchanged interest rate, households are facing the dilemma of whether it's time to lock in interest rates on mortgages. According to savings economist Shoka Åhrman, there is no simple answer. Don't act too quickly on what's happening, she says.
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