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SEB: Riksbank unlikely to raise rates soon after July inflation figures
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SEB: Riksbank unlikely to raise rates soon after July inflation figures

An interest rate hike from the Swedish Central Bank is still not an option in the near future. That is the assessment made by SEB chief economist Jens Magnusson after July's inflation figures were now confirmed
Svantesson says government policies are behind improved economic outlook
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Svantesson says government policies are behind improved economic outlook

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) credits the government's policies for the slightly brighter forecast that the National Institute of Economic Research is now presenting. She is not worried about inflation
KI: Recession over, two interest rate hikes expected from December
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KI: Recession over, two interest rate hikes expected from December

The recession will soon be over. Now, a series of interest rate hikes await, according to the National Institute of Economic Research (KI)
Swedish households grow less pessimistic as confidence rises in July
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Swedish households grow less pessimistic as confidence rises in July

Household confidence in the Swedish economy remains weak
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Household confidence in the Swedish economy remains weak

Things are brightening in the manufacturing industry, but households remain more depressed than normal, according to the National Institute of Economic Research's (KI) monthly survey.
National Institute of Economic Research (KI) expects two interest rate hikes at the end of 2026 and in 2027
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National Institute of Economic Research (KI) expects two interest rate hikes at the end of 2026 and in 2027

The National Institute of Economic Research (KI) says in a new forecast it expects an interest-rate increase at the end of 2026 and another increase in 2027. At the same time, household consumption has picked up, a development that, according to KI's Director General Albin Kainelainen, is based on real incomes and not temporary subsidies
Crisis support is affecting inflation figures
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Crisis support is affecting inflation figures

The inflation figures published by Statistics Sweden in April and May must be adjusted by the Swedish Central Bank if the Executive Board is to be able to make the right monetary policy decisions. The halving of food VAT and cuts to fuel taxes are affecting the figures
Just over half a billion kronor donation to the Karolinska Institute
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Just over half a billion kronor donation to the Karolinska Institute

The Karolinska Institute (KI) has received a donation of 538 million kronor, most of which will go toward dementia research. According to KI, it is the largest donation to a Swedish university in modern times
KI: Economic effects of the Middle East war will subside by this autumn
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KI: Economic effects of the Middle East war will subside by this autumn

The economic effects of the Middle East war will subside by this autumn. Swedish households can expect the current recession to ebb by the end of 2026
Electricity subsidy: This is how much you get and when the money arrives
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Electricity subsidy: This is how much you get and when the money arrives

How much can I get in electricity subsidies, what are the requirements and, above all - when will the compensation arrive? Here are the most important questions and answers about the new electricity subsidies announced on Monday by the government and the Sweden Democrats (SD).
High meat intake linked to lower dementia risk in older adults with APOE gene variants
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High meat intake linked to lower dementia risk in older adults with APOE gene variants

According to a study by the Karolinska Institute, older adults with a genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease may benefit from eating more meat.
KI: Worse mood in manufacturing industry
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KI: Worse mood in manufacturing industry

Sentiment in the Swedish economy has eased to normal levels, according to the National Institute of Economic Research's (NIER) monthly barometer.
Break in trend in business climate barometer
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Break in trend in business climate barometer

Six months of growth for the National Institute of Economic Research's (NIER) barometer indicator ended in January. However, the mood is still stronger than normal, NIER writes in an update
KI raises forecast – recession "ebbing away"
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KI raises forecast – recession "ebbing away"

The mood in the Swedish economy is more positive than normal, according to the state-run National Institute of Economic Research (KI). Swedish growth is rising to 2
Price increases in the housing market – “lightening”
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Price increases in the housing market – “lightening”

There are "bright spots" in the housing market, according to a house price indicator from Danske Bank for October. At least that's true if you're planning to sell your home
Better momentum in the Swedish economy
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Better momentum in the Swedish economy

New Mortgage Rules May Increase Housing Prices, Experts Warn
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New Mortgage Rules May Increase Housing Prices, Experts Warn

The Government wants to raise the ceiling for how large loans home buyers can take and soften the requirement for amortizations. The Central Bank, National Debt Office and National Institute of Economic Research (NIER) are among those who warn of risks with the proposals
Sweden's Karolinska Institute Drops Out of Top 50 in 2026 Rankings
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Sweden's Karolinska Institute Drops Out of Top 50 in 2026 Rankings

Swedish Karolinska Institute continues to decline while universities in Denmark, Finland and Norway advance. However, none seem to be able to threaten the world's best university, which tops Times Higher Education's ranking for the tenth year in a row
Swedish Economy Set for Recovery Next Year, Says KI Report
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Swedish Economy Set for Recovery Next Year, Says KI Report

The low-conjuncture will not be over until 2027. But next year will nonetheless be significantly better
Trump's New Policies Halt Swedish Research Funding at KI
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Trump's New Policies Halt Swedish Research Funding at KI

The financing for 21 Swedish research projects at KI in Stockholm, reports Sveriges Radio's Science Radio. The reason is new requirements from the Trump administration on how collaborations with foreign universities are allowed to look in the country
Swedish Government Cuts GDP Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns
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Swedish Government Cuts GDP Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns

The Government is writing down the GDP forecast. The Swedish economy is now expected to slow down further due to the tariffs
Trade is planning for price increases
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Trade is planning for price increases

Households have become more pessimistic about the economy over the past month, shows the National Institute of Economic Research's (KI) monthly measurements. In retail, many companies are planning for price increases
The Swedish economy is stagnant.
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The Swedish economy is stagnant.

Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed
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Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

Today's interest rate cut is the last one that the Swedish Central Bank is currently signaling. Completely wrong, according to several actors who want to see further cuts in the near future
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