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Eurozone inflation expectations rise faster than expected
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Eurozone inflation expectations rise faster than expected

Inflation expectations in the eurozone are rising faster than expected, according to a survey conducted by the European Central Bank (ECB) in March.
Nordea does not expect interest rate hikes this year
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Nordea does not expect interest rate hikes this year

The Swedish Central Bank is expected to leave the key interest rate unchanged until next year, despite the energy price shock and uncertainty surrounding the war in Iran, according to a mortgage-rate forecast by Nordea chief economist Annika Winsth. "However, it is wise to be humble and take into account both higher inflation and interest rates," she adds
Eurozone companies plan price hikes after war in Iran, ECB survey shows
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Eurozone companies plan price hikes after war in Iran, ECB survey shows

Companies in the eurozone are expecting higher selling prices and input costs as a result of the war in Iran, according to a survey conducted by the European Central Bank (ECB).
The bank is turning around and believes in fewer interest rate increases
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The bank is turning around and believes in fewer interest rate increases

Danske Bank is lowering its forecast for the number of interest rate hikes from the Swedish Central Bank.
Unexpectedly low inflation - a blow to the Swedish krona
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Unexpectedly low inflation - a blow to the Swedish krona

The krona is taking a real beating, and Swedish market interest rates are being pushed down after an unexpectedly low inflation figure for March. The Swedish Central Bank has plenty of room to wait, says Torbjörn Isaksson, chief analyst at Nordea, regarding the likelihood of interest-rate hikes due to inflation this year
LO says no increased wage demands if prices rise
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LO says no increased wage demands if prices rise

Even if prices skyrocket, the unions will not demand extra compensation. With this statement, LO's chief economist Torbjörn Hållö hopes to persuade the Swedish Central Bank to ease up on future interest-rate increases
German inflation rises to 2.7 percent in March, driven by soaring energy costs
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German inflation rises to 2.7 percent in March, driven by soaring energy costs

German inflation has accelerated to its highest level in over a year, driven primarily by rising energy costs.
Spain's inflation rises to 3.3 percent in March
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Spain's inflation rises to 3.3 percent in March

Inflation in Spain rose to 3. 3 percent in March, according to preliminary EU-harmonized figures from the eurozone's fourth-largest economy
ECB leaves interest rates unchanged as outlook uncertain
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ECB leaves interest rates unchanged as outlook uncertain

The European Central Bank (ECB) is leaving its key interest rates unchanged, with the main deposit rate at 2 percent.
ECB top official signals interest rate hike as war in Iran pushes up energy and transportation costs
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ECB top official signals interest rate hike as war in Iran pushes up energy and transportation costs

The effects of the war in Iran on inflation, via sharp increases in energy prices and transportation costs, may force the European Central Bank (ECB) to raise its key interest rate faster than expected, according to Peter Kazimir, a Slovak member of the ECB's executive board.
Markets expect ECB interest rate hike this year
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Markets expect ECB interest rate hike this year

Traders in the fixed-income market expect that the European Central Bank (ECB) will have to tighten monetary policy this year to curb inflation.
The leaders at the castle: How the EU will become stronger
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The leaders at the castle: How the EU will become stronger

How can the EU stand firm in a world of offensive actions and threats from the East and the West? This question is the focus as Council President António Costa gathers EU heads of state and government for a "reflection meeting" at a Belgian castle.
Lagarde: Stronger euro could push eurozone inflation below target
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Lagarde: Stronger euro could push eurozone inflation below target

A stronger euro could push inflation in the eurozone below its inflation target, Christine Lagarde, head of the European Central Bank (ECB), warns. She says the inflation outlook is more uncertain than usual
The idea about Powell: ongoing attack
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The idea about Powell: ongoing attack

A number of central banks around the world, including the Swedish Riksbank, are showing their support for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in his conflict with President Donald Trump. Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen says on SVT's "Aktuellt": "This is an ongoing attack on Powell personally
ECB president Christine Lagarde earns 50 percent more than central bank stated
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ECB president Christine Lagarde earns 50 percent more than central bank stated

ECB leaves interest rate unchanged
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ECB leaves interest rate unchanged

As expected, the European Central Bank (ECB) leaves the main policy rate unchanged at 2. 0 percent
Swedish banks must review risks in Baltic countries
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Swedish banks must review risks in Baltic countries

The major Swedish banks Swedbank and SEB operate their operations in the Baltic countries with increased risks, according to the European Central Bank (ECB), sources say.
Thedéen: Time to investigate the e-krona again
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Thedéen: Time to investigate the e-krona again

It is time to once again investigate whether Sweden should have an e-krona. This is the opinion of Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen
Inflation in the eurozone is rising
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Inflation in the eurozone is rising

Eurozone inflation rose to 2. 2 percent in November, according to a report from the statistics agency Eurostat
Olli Rehn: Risk of inflation being too low
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Olli Rehn: Risk of inflation being too low

There is a risk that inflation in the eurozone will be set too low in relation to the European Central Bank's (ECB) target of two percent, says Finland's central bank governor Olli Rehn.
ECB leaves interest rate unchanged
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ECB leaves interest rate unchanged

The European Central Bank (ECB) is leaving its key interest rates unchanged, with the bank's key deposit rate remaining at 2 percent.
France pulls up eurozone growth
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France pulls up eurozone growth

The eurozone economy grew unexpectedly in the third quarter after France's figures came in at a record level since 2023.
ECB Likely to Keep Interest Rates Steady for Two Years
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ECB Likely to Keep Interest Rates Steady for Two Years

The European Central Bank (ECB) is not expected to adjust its interest rates at next week's meeting. The interest rates are likely to remain unchanged two years ahead in time, according to a majority of the economists in a survey made by Bloomberg
EU Considers Using Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine's Defense
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EU Considers Using Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine's Defense

Let Russia finance Ukraine's defense and resistance. This is the EU's creative hope to long-term support in the war – without having to pay themselves
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