Insights

Explore expert analysis, market commentary and practical guidance from Handelsbanken specialists. Covering property and mortgages, wealth and investing, personal finance, business finance and the economy, our insights provide context on the topics shaping today's financial landscape.
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Insights by topic

  • Property and mortgages

    Explore insights on mortgages, property finance, housing affordability and the trends shaping the UK property market.
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  • Economy

    Stay informed, read our essential analysis and commentary on interest rates, inflation, taxation and important economic developments.
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  • Personal finance

    Read our practical guidance on saving, borrowing, and managing your finances through life's key moments.
    More about personal finance

  • Business finance

    What you need to know about business funding, cash flow, growth, and the financial opportunities and challenges facing businesses today.
    More about business finance

  • Wealth and investing

    Browse articles on investing, financial planning and the long-term considerations required when building and preserving wealth.
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Latest articles

30 October 2026

Rate Wrap: October 2026

Analysis of the UK Budget, inflation and Bank of England outlook, plus US and European rate trends, politics and market risks.

Rate Wrap: October 2026
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9 October 2026

Interest rates in the UK explained

Learn how interest rates work in the UK, who sets them and how they affect mortgages, savings, borrowing, inflation and financial planning.

How interest rates work in the UK
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2 October 2026

Rate Wrap: September 2026

Navigate market volatility, rising energy prices and budget uncertainty, with insight into UK rates, inflation, central bank policy and the outlook ahead.

Rate Wrap: September 2026
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1 October 2026

A complete guide to the main types of mortgages

Explore the main types of mortgages, from fixed-rate to tracker. Compare options, understand the pros and cons and find the right mortgage for you.

Guide to types of mortgages
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Podcasts

Hear from Handelsbanken's economics and markets teams as they share analysis and commentary on the UK economy, property sector and other topics shaping today's financial landscape.

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Rate Wrap

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