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SEB Predicts Halved Food VAT Could Lower Prices and Inflation
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SEB Predicts Halved Food VAT Could Lower Prices and Inflation

The halving of the food VAT that is expected in the autumn budget can have a major impact on food prices in the stores and push down inflation, according to the economists of the major bank SEB. They expect that food prices can fall by more than 5 percent if the VAT on food is reduced from 12 to 6 percent
Trade Agreement Between US and UK Faces Uncertainty, Says Economist
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Trade Agreement Between US and UK Faces Uncertainty, Says Economist

The trade agreement between the USA and the United Kingdom can best be described as a symbolic move with a limited economic value, according to economist Robert Bergqvist. This is a framework filled with too many question marks
Swedish Interest Rate Hike Odds Rise to 40 Percent, SEB Reports
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Swedish Interest Rate Hike Odds Rise to 40 Percent, SEB Reports

The probability of the Swedish Central Bank raising the interest rate this year has increased significantly after last week's interest rate decision, according to the pricing on the interest rate market. From levels around 4 percent before the interest rate decision, the probability in the pricing now stands at 40 percent, shows a report from the major bank SEB
The Dollar's Fall - Part of Trump's Strategy
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The Dollar's Fall - Part of Trump's Strategy

President Trump wants a weaker dollar. And right now, he seems to be succeeding
Interest Rate Shock - Warning of More Expensive Mortgages
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Interest Rate Shock - Warning of More Expensive Mortgages

Long market interest rates are surging upwards across Europe, including in Sweden. This is bad news for those who have thought of taking out a fixed-rate mortgage
Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut
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Large Inflation Surge – May Erase Interest Rate Cut

Inflation according to the KPIF measure rose sharply to 2. 2 percent in January, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Diminished Expectations of Interest Rate Cut
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Diminished Expectations of Interest Rate Cut

The market's expectations of a further cut in the interest rate this year have been dampened somewhat after Wednesday's announcement from the Central Bank.
The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks
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The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks

The basic tip is that the Central Bank lowers the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points to 2
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