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Wall Street falls at the open as markets turn lower again
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Wall Street falls at the open as markets turn lower again

After a day of rising prices, the New York Stock Exchange is back in the red and falling in early trading on Thursday.
Thedéen says Trump's US bond buyback raises refinancing risks
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Thedéen says Trump's US bond buyback raises refinancing risks

The Trump administration's doubled repurchase of government bonds with long maturities creates risks, according to Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen. You get slightly lower interest rates
US federal debt tops $40 trillion as deficits keep growing
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US federal debt tops $40 trillion as deficits keep growing

A new record has been reached. The US federal debt has passed 40 trillion - 40,000,000,000,000 - dollars
US long-term bond yields fall after Treasury buyback announcement
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US long-term bond yields fall after Treasury buyback announcement

Long-term US market interest rates are falling after the US Treasury Department announced that it will at least double repurchases of long-dated bonds (10-30 years).
Hezbollah faces financial squeeze as Israel war strains Iran-backed funding
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Hezbollah faces financial squeeze as Israel war strains Iran-backed funding

Iran-backed Hezbollah is facing its biggest financial challenges in years, according to a New York Times report. The Israeli war on Hezbollah has had dire consequences for the Lebanese Shiite militia
US confirms yen support, first intervention in nearly 30 years
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US confirms yen support, first intervention in nearly 30 years

US President Donald Trump confirms that the United States has stepped in and supported the Japanese yen in the market for the first time in almost 30 years.
Finnish PM Petteri Orpo Denies Corruption in Garden Helsinki Arena Row
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Finnish PM Petteri Orpo Denies Corruption in Garden Helsinki Arena Row

A political crisis has erupted in Finland, with the government accused of corruption. Uncertainty surrounding the granting of hundreds of millions in state aid for a major arena project has led the opposition to demand the resignation of the prime minister
US lifts Iran oil sanctions waiver after attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz
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US lifts Iran oil sanctions waiver after attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

The US Treasury Department has lifted a waiver that temporarily allowed Iran to produce, sell and transport oil, in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
The film industry on the new film policy: Watered down
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The film industry on the new film policy: Watered down

The new state film policy is receiving harsh criticism and is described by the film industry as both watered-down and inadequate. "This is probably one of the most substanceless proposals in Swedish history," said Eva Hamilton, chairwoman of the Film & TV Producers Association, to TT
The government sticks to its forecast, says Swedish economy is on the right track
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The government sticks to its forecast, says Swedish economy is on the right track

The government is sticking to its outlook for the Swedish economy. GDP growth is expected to be 2
New defection from Starmer's government as Defence Secretary John Healey resigns
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New defection from Starmer's government as Defence Secretary John Healey resigns

Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey announced in a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer that he is resigning. Following the announcement, a minister who served under him, Al Carns, also chose to leave his post
Crown Prince gets key post in Denmark's government
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Crown Prince gets key post in Denmark's government

Mette Frederiksen's third Danish government consists of eleven women and ten men. The fact that Peter Hummelgaard will be the new Minister of Finance is interpreted as making him Frederiksen's "crown prince"
Trump's nearly $1.8 billion fund is scrapped, Justice Department says
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Trump's nearly $1.8 billion fund is scrapped, Justice Department says

The criticized billion-dollar fund to support Donald Trump's allies is being stopped, U. S
Government and Sweden Democrats to halve price of monthly public transport passes nationwide from July 1
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Government and Sweden Democrats to halve price of monthly public transport passes nationwide from July 1

The government and the Sweden Democrats will halve the price of monthly public transport passes, Aftonbladet and Expressen report, citing sources.
Trump avoids tax audits after settlement with US government
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Trump avoids tax audits after settlement with US government

The US government is committing not to investigate any current tax issues linked to Donald Trump.
Trump drops lawsuit against IRS and Treasury after nearly $1.8 billion fund deal
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Trump drops lawsuit against IRS and Treasury after nearly $1.8 billion fund deal

US President Donald Trump is withdrawing his lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department, US media report.
Blykalla files application to build six reactors north of Gävle
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Blykalla files application to build six reactors north of Gävle

The unlisted Swedish nuclear technology company Blykalla has taken another step towards building a new nuclear power plant in Norrsundet, north of Gävle. An application - without a cost estimate - has been submitted to the government
Analyst says Japanese government has been buying yen
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Analyst says Japanese government has been buying yen

The hard-pressed Japanese currency, the yen, suddenly strengthened on Thursday, and the government reportedly intervened with support purchases.
Crisis support could provide cheaper public transport fares
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Crisis support could provide cheaper public transport fares

The Ministry of Finance is looking into the possibility of cheaper public transport fares to address the energy crisis. The measure is one of several that could come before the summer
Svantesson welcomes Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate
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Svantesson welcomes Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) expects more budget hikes and is not afraid of competition from the Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate.
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez
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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez

The United States has lifted sanctions against Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez.
German growth could be halved this year if Middle East conflict drags on
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German growth could be halved this year if Middle East conflict drags on

Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the matter, that Germany's growth rate could be halved if the conflict in the Middle East drags on.
Sources: US government receives billions for TikTok deal
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Sources: US government receives billions for TikTok deal

The agreement regarding Chinese social media giant TikTok's operations in the US will give the US government the equivalent of SEK 95 billion in various fees, according to sources.
US and Chinese finance ministers to meet in Paris next week
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US and Chinese finance ministers to meet in Paris next week

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