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Economist: Time to Step on the Gas in Fiscal Policy

The subdued inflation opens up for a greater reform scope in the government's autumn budget, according to Swedbank's chief economist Mattias Persson. It is time to invest more in the future, he says.

Taylor Swift effect on inflation - "a setback"

Inflation is falling, but less than expected. This can be partly explained by rising hotel costs – to some extent a Taylor Swift effect, according to assessors. There may be a temporary Swift or Eurovision effect here, says chief economist Alexandra Stråberg.

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Unexpectedly low US inflation delights the stock market

The Stockholm stock exchange rose across the board following Wednesday's announcement that inflation in the USA was lower than expected in May. The broad OMXS index climbed 1.8 per cent.

The Big Bank: Hope Remains for a Lowered Interest Rate in June

Inflation is falling clearly, now below the Riksbank's target, according to Nordea's economists who do not entirely rule out a rate cut as early as June.

Swedish industry lifts off – purchasing pressure increases

The order book increases in the supplier chain when Swedish industry takes off again, shows a purchasing manager index from Swedbank and Silf. It may become higher consumer prices soon, says Torbjörn Isaksson, chief analyst at Nordea.

ECB expected to cut interest rates – possibly six times

It has been a given fact among assessors for some time. The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to follow the Riksbank's lead and lower its interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday. But what happens to the rate afterwards is far from clear.