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Sweden's Inflation Rises: Could an Interest Rate Cut Follow?
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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
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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
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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 Proposal – Merge Small Authorities
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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.
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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
"Great opportunities to maximize vacation time in 2025"
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"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
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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"
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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Greater optimism among Swedish households

Industry Unions' Demands: 4.2 Percent Wage Increase
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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
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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.
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Households are still holding back on spending.

Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"
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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
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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
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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
New inflation figure expected to surpass the old one
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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
The Swedish Central Bank Should Cut Interest Rates Further
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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
These are the words that explain inflation
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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:
The Swedish Central Bank can move faster
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The Swedish Central Bank can move faster

Swedish economy shrinks and inflation is expected to fall even further below target when new inflation figures are presented on Thursday. The Swedish Central Bank could move faster, says Albin Kainelainen, Director-General of the National Institute of Economic Research (KI)
New ISK rules – opens up for tax planning
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New ISK rules – opens up for tax planning

The Government's proposal for a reduced ISK tax is a dividing line. Ineffective - and in some cases an encouragement to tax planning, is highlighted in the criticism
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