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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).

Riksbank Plans Interest Rate Hike as Economic Outlook Dims

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.

Stockholm Stock Exchange Drops 1.5 Percent as Market Sentiment Sours

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.

Sweden's Inflation Rises: Could an Interest Rate Cut Follow?

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.

The economy is gaining momentum – can stop interest rate cuts

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.

Trade is 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 Proposal – Merge Small 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.

The Swedish economy is stagnant.

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.

Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

"Great opportunities to maximize vacation time in 2025"

The year was good. Next one will be a real New Year's caramel.

"Great opportunities to maximize vacation time in 2025"

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.

Four rate cuts 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.

Wykman: "Nuclear Power Costs are Manageable"

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".

Green light for the government's financial policy

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. .

KI: Shorter Working Hours May Reduce GDP

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.

Harsh criticism of nuclear power plan: "Jubilation calculation"

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.

Greater optimism among Swedish households

Industry Unions' Demands: 4.2 Percent Wage Increase

The Industrial Unions are demanding 4. 2 percent in wage increases in a one-year agreement.

Industry Unions' Demands: 4.2 Percent Wage Increase

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.

Largest Interest Rate Cut in Ten Years Expected

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.

Households are still holding back on spending.

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.

Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"

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).

KI sees room for wage increases of 3.5 percent

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.

Svantesson wants to expose Russian economic bluff

New inflation figure expected to surpass the old one

The new rapid inflation figure – which the Statistics Sweden (SCB) will start reporting tomorrow – will knock out the ordinary inflation figure as the important one, experts believe. I think the market reaction will come in conjunction with rapid-CPI, says major bank SEB's inflation expert Olle Holmgren.

New inflation figure expected to surpass the old one

The Swedish Central Bank Should Cut Interest Rates Further

The National Institute of Economic Research (KI) is lowering its GDP forecast for next year to 1. 8 percent and expects a low-growth economy until the end of 2026.

The Swedish Central Bank Should Cut Interest Rates Further

These are the words that explain inflation

The downward trend of inflation – and household hopes for lower interest rates – still dominate the economic news. Here is the key to understanding better:.

These are the words that explain inflation