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            <title><![CDATA[Signs of concern in the market - stock markets fall]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The 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.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:02:45 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[More news - a good time to review your pension]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Increased 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.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:48:33 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How the new mortgage rules affect]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[First-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.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:11:41 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Meme Stocks Pose Risks for Young Investors Seeking Quick Gains]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The last time has seen several so-called meme stocks rush on the American stock exchanges. The phenomenon risks affecting young savers who hope for quick gains, thinks SPP's savings economist Shoka Åhrman.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 16:56:39 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Risks of Relying on AI for Stock Advice: Insights from Economists]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In just a few seconds, you can get direct stock tips and financial advice with the help of AI. But how good is the artificial intelligence's investment advice? We asked three savings economists what they thought of the advice we got from Chat GPT.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 08:57:37 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Despite 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.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:51:32 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Spring Budget Offers Limited Relief for Household Finances]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Despite 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.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:10:43 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Economist Urges Swedish Savers to Hold Steady Despite Tariff Impact]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Many 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.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:49:12 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Navigating Mortgage Decisions Amid Economic Uncertainty]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[After 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.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:18:02 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Saver Economist: Low Risks Lower Women's Pensions]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Women could get hundreds of thousands of kronor more in pension – if they are willing to take more risk in their stock savings. Not taking risk is also a risk, says SPP's savings economist Shoka Åhrman.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:44:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stronger Krona Leaves Small Marks on the Wallet]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Swedish krona has strengthened significantly against both the euro and the dollar in February. But so far, it doesn't make much difference in household wallets and the question is whether the upswing will continue.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:15:37 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to get started with your savings]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Next year, higher real wages and lower interest costs are expected to boost household economies. An opportunity to rebuild savings or increase existing ones. This is how you can get started – step by step.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:01:44 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[So much lower will the ISK tax be next year]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The tax on ISK is lowered next year. For someone with a savings capital of, for example, 200,000 kronor, it's about 1,700 lower tax. It creates conditions for ordinary people to get started with saving, says Shoka Åhrman, savings economist at SPP.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:54:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The new ISK tax is decided]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[2025 brings several good news for the millions of Swedes who have money in an ISK account. In addition to tax-free savings up to 150,000 kronor, the tax rate is also expected to become lower. News about the new tax will come this week.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 06:18:22 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Investments in Households - "No Major Difference"]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Lowered tax on work and pensions will entail a certain strengthening for Swedish households. But it's not about large sums, believes private economist Arturo Arques. I don't think pensioners will jump for joy, he says.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:01:54 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Multiple rate cuts this year - how your mortgage will be affected]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Swedish Central Bank is opening up for three more interest rate cuts already this year. This is good news for those who have seen their mortgage costs skyrocket in recent years. But how much will actually be left in the wallet?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:46:26 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[So you should think about your mortgage]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Swedish Central Bank is opening up for three further interest rate cuts this year. Something that will make a difference in the wallet, according to savings economist Shoka Åhrman. But for now, it's too early to tie down the interest rate, she says.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Inflation is falling, but less than expected. This can be partly explained by rising hotel costs – to some extent a Taylor Swift effect, according to assessors. There may be a temporary Swift or Eurovision effect here, says chief economist Alexandra Stråberg.]]></description>
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