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Study Reveals Long-Term Economic Strain for Russia in Ukraine Conflict
Time is not on Russia's side. This is the conclusion of a new economic analysis of how long President Putin can continue his war of aggression against Ukraine.
The Council's Advice to the Government: Be Frugal until the Shock Comes
In the midst of a toxic customs chaos, the government is presenting its spring budget. Most of the money will go towards increasing the ROT deduction, to support the construction industry and households that want to renovate.
Security Fund Reports Fewer Layoffs, Sees Hope for Skilled Workers
The number of redundancies reported to the transition organization Trygghetsfonden TSL has decreased compared to the corresponding period last year. We see a slightly brighter picture for our professional groups, says CEO Caroline Söder.
Riksbank Plans Interest Rate Hike as Economic Outlook Dims
Never before have Swedish households seen the economic situation as bleak. No interest rate cut should be counted on either, according to the National Institute of Economic Research (KI).
Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops 1.5 Percent as Market Sentiment Sours
The Stockholm Stock Exchange started the day slightly optimistic on Wednesday, but the market soured significantly and the broad OMXS index closed at minus 1. 5 percent.
Sweden's Inflation Rises: Could an Interest Rate Cut Follow?
Inflation in February is expected to rise to 2. 7 percent according to the CPIF measure, up from 2.
The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts
Swedish economy shifted up during the fourth quarter. It can be yet another message that makes the Swedish Central Bank now apply the brakes for future interest rate cuts, according to analysts.
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 Proposal – Merge Small Authorities
The Government wants to reduce the number of authorities. Now, an investigation proposes, among other things, a merger of several smaller authorities.
The Swedish economy is stagnant.
The Swedish economy is stagnant. The sentiment in the Swedish economy is still weaker than normal, according to the National Institute of Economic Research's (KI) monthly barometer.
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.
"Great opportunities to maximize vacation time in 2025"
The year was good. Next one will be a real New Year's caramel.
Four rate cuts next year
The low-conjuncture deepens and the turnaround for the Swedish economy is delayed, shows a prognosis from the National Institute of Economic Research (NIER). NIER believes that the Swedish Central Bank should have been faster with its interest rate cuts, and expects significantly lower interest rates next year.
Wykman: "Nuclear Power Costs are Manageable"
Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) is not unexpectedly toning down the criticism of the proposals for financing new nuclear power. The costs for the state and electricity consumers are manageable, he thinks.
Green light for the government's financial policy
The Government has presented its fiscal policy in accordance with the fiscal policy framework, according to an audit by the National Audit Office. But the policy is "not fully designed in accordance with the framework".
KI: Shorter Working Hours May Reduce GDP
Sweden's GDP would decrease if legislation on shorter working hours were introduced, shows a new report from the National Institute of Economic Research, which Sveriges Radio Ekot has taken part of. .
Harsh criticism of nuclear power plan: "Jubilation calculation"
The criticism is harsh against the government's proposal on how new nuclear power should be financed. It is a joy calculation, is too poorly investigated and the risk is great that other power sources are pushed aside when nuclear power is subsidized.
Greater optimism among Swedish households
Swedish economy shows signs of recovery. The National Institute of Economic Research's barometer indicator rose in November by 3.
Industry Unions' Demands: 4.2 Percent Wage Increase
The Industrial Unions are demanding 4. 2 percent in wage increases in a one-year agreement.
Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected
Everything points to the Swedish Central Bank making a double cut in the interest rate on Thursday. It would be the largest interest rate cut in over ten years.
Households are still holding back on spending.
The sentiment in the Swedish business sector is somewhat gloomier, shows a new barometer from the government agency Konjunkturinstitutet (KI). The so-called barometer indicator decreased by one unit in October, compared to September, to 93.
Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"
An inquiry is to now provide the government with tools to achieve the climate goals. It is to be completed in May 2026, a few months before the next parliamentary election.
KI sees room for wage increases of 3.5 percent
The inflation shock of 2022-2023 has eroded the Swedes' purchasing power and wiped out almost ten years of real wage increases. Real wages are currently at the same level as in 2015, notes the National Institute of Economic Research (KI).
Svantesson wants to expose Russian economic bluff
The Russian economy is doing significantly worse than what President Vladimir Putin wants to suggest. This is the opinion of, among others, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) who is pushing to expose the Russian bluff.
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