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The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange Fell Slightly

Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU
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Bet or bust – the fate report to the EU

More innovation and enormous investments are required to save Europe, believes former ECB chief Mario Draghi in a weighty report. But the battle is likely to be tough about the benefits of joint borrowing and EU bonds
ECB expected to initiate wave of interest rate cuts
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ECB expected to initiate wave of interest rate cuts

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to lower its key interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points on Thursday
Draghi Report in the EU on Monday
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Draghi Report in the EU on Monday

Lower interest rates and taxes can boost Sweden
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Lower interest rates and taxes can boost Sweden

The Swedish Central Bank's interest rate cuts and the government's tax cuts will boost the Swedish economy next year. This is what the economists at the major bank Danske Bank believe
Inflation in the eurozone at a three-year low
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Inflation in the eurozone at a three-year low

Inflation in the eurozone took a significant step down in August, according to preliminary figures. This is good news for heavily indebted households and companies
Lower german inflation than expected
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Lower german inflation than expected

Inflation pressure eases unexpectedly quickly in Germany. In August, inflation fell to 1
Dark prospects for the German economy
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Dark prospects for the German economy

The German business climate is the worst since February and the recovery in Europe's largest economy has stalled, shows a monthly index from the German analysis institute Ifo. "A crisis situation", says the Ifo chief in a comment
The Fed announcement could be the turning point: "Enormous relief"
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The Fed announcement could be the turning point: "Enormous relief"

Several central banks have already lowered. The ECB appears to be following suit in September, and now the US Federal Reserve is also announcing that it's time to start cutting interest rates
ECB protocol opens for rate cut in September
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ECB protocol opens for rate cut in September

Rapid Cuts - Not if Powell Gets to Decide
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Rapid Cuts - Not if Powell Gets to Decide

Jerome Powell, the head of the US central bank Federal Reserve (Fed), is expected to try to calm down speculations about unusually rapid cuts in a speech at the annual symposium in Jackson Hole on Friday. But the direction is clear
The Major Bank: The Central Bank May Cut Further
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The Major Bank: The Central Bank May Cut Further

The Swedish Central Bank has opened up for three interest rate cuts during the autumn. But with falling inflation and rising unemployment, one can afford more cuts, according to SBAB
The Economy in Flux – It Can All Be Decided
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The Economy in Flux – It Can All Be Decided

The financial uncertainty is not over. In the coming weeks, several crucial decisions will be made that can affect your economy
Despite global stock market turmoil, the krona strengthens
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Despite global stock market turmoil, the krona strengthens

The latest days' global stock market turmoil has not affected the Swedish krona negatively. The krona has instead strengthened – both against the dollar and the euro
Inflation in the eurozone unexpectedly rose
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Inflation in the eurozone unexpectedly rose

Inflation in the eurozone rose to 2. 6 percent in July, according to preliminary calculations from the statistics agency Eurostat
The Crown Falls Again – May Affect Interest Rate Decision
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The Crown Falls Again – May Affect Interest Rate Decision

The crown has fallen against both the dollar and the euro over the past month. This makes it more expensive for those who are vacationing in Europe – and can also become a headache for the Swedish Central Bank ahead of the autumn's interest rate decision
Weak Purchasing Managers' Index Suggests Interest Rate Cut
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Weak Purchasing Managers' Index Suggests Interest Rate Cut

"After today's interest rate decision: 'It's wide open'"
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"After today's interest rate decision: 'It's wide open'"

The European Central Bank (ECB) is leaving its key interest rates unchanged, as expected. But what will happen in September, on the other hand? It's wide open, according to ECB President Christine Lagarde
Inflation is being pushed downwards in Finland
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Inflation is being pushed downwards in Finland

The Fed Chief: We Can Afford to Wait
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The Fed Chief: We Can Afford to Wait

The USA's central bank chief Jerome Powell says that the Federal Reserve (Fed) is in no hurry to lower the interest rate, even though the inflation statistics are pointing in the right direction.
Stock Market Weighed Down by Interest Rate Fears – Dustin Plummets
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Stock Market Weighed Down by Interest Rate Fears – Dustin Plummets

A wave of interest rate frost swept across the market on Tuesday. The Stockholm stock exchange's broad OMXS index fell by 0
This is why Swedish industry is doing better
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This is why Swedish industry is doing better

The recovery in Swedish industry is going faster than in euro countries. Something that can be explained by the weakened krona
German Inflation Falls More Than Expected
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German Inflation Falls More Than Expected

Good news for households and companies under pressure from interest rates. The inflation pressure in Europe's largest economy, Germany, fell slightly more than expected in June, according to preliminary figures
Lower Inflation in France and Spain
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Lower Inflation in France and Spain

Inflation in France and Spain fell in June according to preliminary calculations. And inflation expectations in the eurozone continue to decline, shows an ECB measurement
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