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Danske Bank economist: Best time for households is now, as rate hikes loom
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Danske Bank economist: Best time for households is now, as rate hikes loom

Danske Bank still believes in two interest rate hikes from the Swedish Central Bank by 2027. However, the first interest rate hike is now postponed until November this year
Swedish food VAT cut fully passed on in lower prices, report says
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Swedish food VAT cut fully passed on in lower prices, report says

The reduction in food VAT this spring had a full impact, in the form of lower food prices, according to a first interim report from the Swedish Consumer Agency and the National Institute of Economic Research.
Strong growth raises risk of Swedish central bank rate hike this year
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Strong growth raises risk of Swedish central bank rate hike this year

Strong GDP figures, positive household sentiment and a buoyant economy increase the risk that the Swedish Central Bank will raise the key interest rate already this year, according to Nordea. State-owned SBAB, in turn, predicts a hike in the key interest rate in November this year
Swedish confidence improves as growth beats expectations, price hikes loom
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Swedish confidence improves as growth beats expectations, price hikes loom

Sentiment is stronger than normal among Swedish households, according to a barometer from the National Institute of Economic Research (KI). And more companies than normal expect to be able to raise prices
KI: Next government could have SEK 95 billion in unfunded reforms, agency says
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KI: Next government could have SEK 95 billion in unfunded reforms, agency says

The government’s fiscal deficit is not sustainable, and the scope for reform is therefore historically low. But it is still significantly larger than the government itself says, according to the National Institute of Economic Research
Svantesson: Swedish economy is brightening as government raises growth forecast
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Svantesson: Swedish economy is brightening as government raises growth forecast

The government expects the Swedish economy to grow somewhat faster than in previous assessments. "It is getting brighter," says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
After the interest rate decision, here’s how to think about your mortgage
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After the interest rate decision, here’s how to think about your mortgage

The Swedish Central Bank continues to signal an interest rate hike later this year. For some mortgage borrowers, that now raises the question: should they fix their mortgage or stick with a variable rate? The answer is yes, according to Ola Söderlind, household economist at Zmarta
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

Parties Promise Billions Despite Limited Budget Space, Economic Institute Warns
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Parties Promise Billions Despite Limited Budget Space, Economic Institute Warns

There is little room for ambitious election promises in the next term, according to the National Institute of Economic Research. Despite this, the parties are making a string of billion-kronor proposals
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
Warning: Food prices could rise again
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Warning: Food prices could rise again

Food prices have barely had time to stabilize after the VAT cut before the next warning signal arrives. Food manufacturers are now reporting rising costs and are calling for understanding that prices may need to be raised again
Acting Swedish minister considers proposal for higher gasoline prices
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Acting Swedish minister considers proposal for higher gasoline prices

Increased vehicle tax, a reduction obligation and petrol tax. These are some of the proposals that government investigators are handing over to acting Minister of Climate and Environment Johan Britz (L)
KI: Swedish households more pessimistic in April
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KI: Swedish households more pessimistic in April

Swedish households became more pessimistic in April, according to the National Institute of Economic Research's (NIER) monthly business climate barometer.
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).
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.
No traces of secretly raised food prices ahead of VAT reduction
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No traces of secretly raised food prices ahead of VAT reduction

Food prices have not increased more than usual ahead of the halving of the food VAT to 6 percent in April, according to the government's Food Price Commission. "They know we have eyes on them," says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M), referring to grocery stores
Göran Hjelm, possible dove, takes seat on Riksbank Executive Board
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Göran Hjelm, possible dove, takes seat on Riksbank Executive Board

Göran Hjelm, head of the Fiscal Policy Council, has been appointed a new member of the Swedish Central Bank's Executive Board. The announcement comes as a surprise to economists, as he is not particularly well-known
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
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