The price base amount that affects, among other things, study grants and various benefits can be increased by 400 kronor in 2026, according to SCB. For most people, this would mean that they get more money in their wallet next year, says Américo Fernández, private economist at SEB.
BusinessHouseholds' expectations of the housing market are pessimistic. More people believe that prices will fall.
BusinessTrump's threat of import duties of 30 percent is a way to pressure the EU, believes Robert Bergqvist, senior economist at SEB.
BusinessEU's Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is on his way to Washington for a new round of tariff talks with the US Trade Representative Jamiesen Greer. They now have a week to make a deal before President Donald Trump's so-called tariff pause and negotiation deadline expires on July 9.
BusinessUnexpectedly gloomy statistics, weak indicators and dovish central bank signals. Now the door has been opened for two cuts of the steering rate – to 1.50 percent – in the market's pricing. The first may come as early as August.
BusinessNow banks must inform their customers at least one month before the interest rebate on mortgages expires. We hope that this will give mortgage customers an honest chance to be able to negotiate their mortgage interest rate, says Moa Langemark at the Financial Supervisory Authority.
BusinessThe escalation of the war between Israel and Iran with the US involvement can create ripples in the world economy. Continued rising oil prices can affect Swedish households as well. It can make the central banks stressed with higher energy prices that can bring the inflation specter to life and make future interest rate cuts more difficult, says bank economist Robert Bergqvist to Ekot.
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