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Riksbank Governor Thedéen questions why banks are not raising savings rates
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Riksbank Governor Thedéen questions why banks are not raising savings rates

It is not surprising that the major banks have started raising interest rates on variable-rate mortgages, according to Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen. The banks' financing via market rates has become more expensive
More major banks are raising variable mortgage rates
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More major banks are raising variable mortgage rates

The state-owned mortgage bank SBAB is raising mortgage interest rates by 0. 05 to 0
Swedish households have low expectations for reduced food VAT
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Swedish households have low expectations for reduced food VAT

Swedish households do not believe the government's VAT reduction on food will lead to cheaper food, according to a survey commissioned by the bank SEB. Halving the food VAT is not a life-changing situation, says SEB's private economist Américo Fernández
New mortgage rules - what you should know
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New mortgage rules - what you should know

The rules of the housing market are changing. Eased amortization requirements and a higher mortgage ceiling are intended to make it easier for first-time buyers
Another major bank raises mortgage rates as SEB increases fixed rates by 0.25-0.40 percentage points
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Another major bank raises mortgage rates as SEB increases fixed rates by 0.25-0.40 percentage points

Major bank SEB is now following other lenders and raising fixed mortgage rates.
Falling oil prices and rising Stockholm Stock Exchange
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Falling oil prices and rising Stockholm Stock Exchange

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose 1. 3 percent on Wednesday, while oil prices fell
The threat of war: recession and high inflation risk in the eurozone
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The threat of war: recession and high inflation risk in the eurozone

The effects of the war are starting to be seen in the eurozone, preliminary purchasing managers' indices show. More and more factors point to weaker growth and upward pressure on prices
The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose, but the major banks fell
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange rose, but the major banks fell

The Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad OMXS index closed Tuesday, up 0. 4 percent, after brisk trading
Big differences in bank fees - Danske Bank is the most expensive
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Big differences in bank fees - Danske Bank is the most expensive

A review by the comparison service Zmarta/U Score shows that different banks charge their customers fees that differ by several hundred Swedish kronor.
Crises in a row make us repeat the same mistakes
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Crises in a row make us repeat the same mistakes

Today's economic crises come and go at breakneck speed; faster is better. It is possible that we forget faster than before
Energy shortage in Asia - risk of disaster
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Energy shortage in Asia - risk of disaster

Asia has been plunged into an energy crisis as much of the region's oil and gas pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Affected countries are urging officials to work from home to save fuel, and experts are warning of social disruptions that could be worse than during the coronavirus pandemic
Stockholm Stock Exchange falls slightly in volatile trading
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Stockholm Stock Exchange falls slightly in volatile trading

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell slightly on Tuesday, with the broad OMXS index down 0. 1 percent
Stock market turned positive following its big siblings
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Stock market turned positive following its big siblings

Stock market sentiment rebounded after last week's declines. Stockholm followed leading global stock exchanges, and the broad OMXS index rose 0
Oil prices surge in extremely stressed market
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Oil prices surge in extremely stressed market

The war in and around Iran is causing the price of oil to skyrocket. On Monday, a barrel of North Sea oil (Brent) traded at a high of more than $115
Technical problems for major banks, Handelsbanken and SEB
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Technical problems for major banks, Handelsbanken and SEB

Several users reported problems with Handelsbanken and SEB on Sunday morning, according to Downdetector.
Signs of concern in the market - stock markets fall
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Signs of concern in the market - stock markets fall

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
Happy stock market day - Boliden and Ericsson among winners
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Happy stock market day - Boliden and Ericsson among winners

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed higher again on Friday, while developments abroad were more mixed.
Major banks rise as Stockholm Stock Exchange falls
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Major banks rise as Stockholm Stock Exchange falls

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started happily, soured, and regained its nerve - before gloom finally prevailed. The broad OMXS index closed down 0
Oil investments in Norway are declining, with 2027 estimates at NOK 201 billion
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Oil investments in Norway are declining, with 2027 estimates at NOK 201 billion

Oil companies operating in Norwegian waters are increasing their planned investments for 2026 by 6. 7 billion Norwegian kroner, to 255 billion kroner, according to Statistics Norway (SSB)
Economist: Strong US jobs data could give the Fed breathing space
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Economist: Strong US jobs data could give the Fed breathing space

The dollar, interest rates and stock markets are rising after an unexpectedly strong US jobs report for January. But one should be careful not to draw too strong a conclusion from a single month, says Elisabet Kopelman, US economist at SEB
Markets are starting to expect an interest rate cut
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Markets are starting to expect an interest rate cut

The likelihood that highly leveraged households and companies will be helped by a reduction in the key interest rate during the spring or early summer has increased, according to pricing in the fixed-income market.
Skandiabanken offers the lowest variable mortgage interest rate
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Skandiabanken offers the lowest variable mortgage interest rate

Skandiabanken offered the lowest variable mortgage interest rate among 13 lenders in Zmarta's monthly compilation for January.
Price collapse and stock market turmoil - the new Fed chief looms
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Price collapse and stock market turmoil - the new Fed chief looms

A stronger dollar triggered a plunge in gold and other commodity prices. The new head of the US Federal Reserve looms in the background
Experts: After the giant rally, the krona slows down this year
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Experts: After the giant rally, the krona slows down this year

The dollar has plummeted and the krona has strengthened recently. However, that trend may soon stop
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